{"id":13887,"date":"2020-02-11T08:51:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T14:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/?page_id=13887"},"modified":"2023-12-14T15:42:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T21:42:22","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><ul class=\"fusion-filters clearfix\"><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-active\"><a data-filter=\".campus-life\" href=\"#\">Campus Life<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".health-safety\" href=\"#\">Health &amp; Safety<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".legal-requirements\" href=\"#\">Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a data-filter=\".work-money-banking\" href=\"#\">Work, Money &amp; Banking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13967 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need health insurance?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T12:16:22-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13967\" href=\"#collapse-1-13967\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need health insurance?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13967\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The University is required to guarantee medical insurance to all international students on the F-1 and J-1 Visas.<\/p>\n<p>Students MUST purchase university insurance while enrolled at Missouri Western through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lewermark.com\/\">LewerMark student insurance<\/a>.\u00a0 All new students will receive information during the new student orientation, including an insurance and health workshop.\u00a0 The cost of insurance is added to the student account or bill during the first month of semester enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/insurance-and-healthcare\/\">https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/insurance-and-healthcare\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13965 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is Title IX?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T12:15:08-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13965\" href=\"#collapse-1-13965\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is Title IX?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13965\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Personal integrity, civility, freedom of expression, and respect are the main values of Missouri Western State University. Our school is committed to providing an environment that promotes such values. Sex discrimination and sexual harassment are examples of violation of this policy. Sex discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, gender identity, and failure to conform to stereotypical notions of femininity and masculinity. Sexual harassment, instead, is any verbal, physical, or visual contact that is based on sex. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that protects people from discrimination. Every individual attending Missouri Western State University, or anyone working at the institution has to complete the Title IX training. It is made to instruct people on how to handle specific situations, how to report, help, and act in cases of violation of this policy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KeVSfm5Lrc\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix\/\">Title IX<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe title=\"&#8220;Title IX&#8221; &#8212; Student Services\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix\/embed\/#?secret=KeVSfm5Lrc\" data-secret=\"KeVSfm5Lrc\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13961 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I live while studying at MWSU?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-28T16:02:50-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13961\" href=\"#collapse-1-13961\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I live while studying at MWSU?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13961\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Generally, new students are highly recommended to live on campus until they are comfortable with the city and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>Freshman and exchange students are REQUIRED to live on-campus during their first year. Normally, international students prefer to live in either Vaselakos, Leaverton or Vartabedian Hall. For more information about residential life on campus, please review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/\">this website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Graduate and transfer students normally live off-campus, though many choose to live on-campus. If a student chooses to live off-campus, he\/she is responsible for finding housing accommodations on their own.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13959 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I transfer credits from my previous post-secondary institution(s)?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-28T16:07:33-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13959\" href=\"#collapse-1-13959\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I transfer credits from my previous post-secondary institution(s)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13959\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We will review your official transcript evaluation and give you credit for any qualifying courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13953 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">My class starts 9:30 am. What time should I be there?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-28T16:26:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13953\" href=\"#collapse-1-13953\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">My class starts 9:30 am. What time should I be there?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13953\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>It is recommended that you are in the classroom between five and ten minutes before the class begins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13951 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How should I address my professors?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-04-23T09:57:58-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13951\" href=\"#collapse-1-13951\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How should I address my professors?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13951\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Professors in the United States are both friendly and professional. The professors at Missouri Western often invite students to come visit in their office hours when they need help. It is most appropriate to address your professors as Doctor, followed by their last name (Dr. Smith, for example).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13949 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How will I receive important information from the university?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-02-17T09:31:06-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13949\" href=\"#collapse-1-13949\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How will I receive important information from the university?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13949\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>As a student of Missouri Western, you will be given a Missouri Western email address. You will receive much of your important information from the university and from The Office of Global Engagement on that account. It is recommended that you check your Missouri Western email at least once every day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13947 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is International Student Orientation?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-26T10:42:02-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13947\" href=\"#collapse-1-13947\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is International Student Orientation?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13947\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>International Student Orientation (ISO) is an event that helps incoming international students adjust to life in the United States and at Missouri Western. It is required for all first-time students. ISO will include seminars on insurance, banking, campus resources, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13945 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I register for classes?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-02-17T09:31:38-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13945\" href=\"#collapse-1-13945\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I register for classes?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13945\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You will register for classes online with the help of your academic advisor. The Office of Global Engagement will help you to coordinate a meeting with your advisor during International Student Orientation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13943 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I buy my textbooks?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T12:05:53-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13943\" href=\"#collapse-1-13943\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I buy my textbooks?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13943\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Textbooks can be purchased either through the campus Barnes &amp; Nobles bookstore (on campus or online) or through another online bookstore. The campus bookstore offers a price match for books sold by Amazon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13941 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Am I able to travel during the semester?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-28T15:47:10-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13941\" href=\"#collapse-1-13941\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Am I able to travel during the semester?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13941\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Missouri Western has a week-long break each semester, which makes a great chance to travel. There is also a month of holidays over Christmas break between the Fall and Spring semesters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13935 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I don\u2019t have a car\/ I do not drive. How can I commute around town?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-28T15:49:48-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13935\" href=\"#collapse-1-13935\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I don\u2019t have a car\/ I do not drive. How can I commute around town?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13935\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>St. Joseph has a city public transportation system that is free for all Missouri Western Students. The city bus comes to campus once every hour. There are also taxi services available in St. Joseph.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13933 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What activities am I allowed to participate in?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-28T15:53:31-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13933\" href=\"#collapse-1-13933\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What activities am I allowed to participate in?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13933\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You can participate in all on-campus activities. Use your best judgement for off-campus activities, remember to be safe and smart!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13931 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I do when I feel sick? Where and how do I receive medicine?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T12:17:56-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13931\" href=\"#collapse-1-13931\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I do when I feel sick? Where and how do I receive medicine?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13931\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Missouri Western offers a health clinic for all students. You can refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>student health center<\/strong><\/a> website for all questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13926 legal-requirements \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the legal requirements to drive?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T12:01:48-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13926\" href=\"#collapse-1-13926\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the legal requirements to drive?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13926\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>To legally drive in the state of Missouri, you need to have passed a written and practical drivers test. These can both be done at the Driver\u2019s Examination Department right here in Saint Joseph.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13924 legal-requirements \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the legal age to drink alcohol? What do I need to enter the bar or buy a beer?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T12:18:38-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13924\" href=\"#collapse-1-13924\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the legal age to drink alcohol? What do I need to enter the bar or buy a beer?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13924\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The legal age to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States is 21. Possession or use of alcohol is prohibited at Missouri Western and will not be allowed on campus. To purchase alcohol at a store or bar off-campus, you will need proper identification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13922 legal-requirements \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the legal age to smoke? Where can I smoke on campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-02-17T09:34:17-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13922\" href=\"#collapse-1-13922\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the legal age to smoke? Where can I smoke on campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13922\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The legal age to purchase and use tobacco products in the United States is 21. However, possession or use of tobacco is prohibited at Missouri Western and will not be allowed on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13920 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I get a Social Security Number?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T15:15:59-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13920\" href=\"#collapse-1-13920\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I get a Social Security Number?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13920\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>International students will be assigned a Social Security Number if they are approved for a job on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13918 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I apply for jobs on campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T15:15:59-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13918\" href=\"#collapse-1-13918\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I apply for jobs on campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13918\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All on-campus and off-campus student employment positions are managed by the Handshake system. Both on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities are posted to the site. Many of the on-campus positions require that students have Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid package. You can access the Handshake system through your Goldlink student portal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13916 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What types of jobs are available on-campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T15:15:59-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13916\" href=\"#collapse-1-13916\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What types of jobs are available on-campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13916\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>There are a variety of on-campus jobs. You can work in the library, fitness center, dining hall, food court, recreation services or one of the computer labs (just to name a few). If office work is more your style, almost every office on campus hires student workers, including some professors and even the President.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13914 employment work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Am I allowed to work off-campus?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T15:15:59-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13914\" href=\"#collapse-1-13914\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Am I allowed to work off-campus?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13914\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>International students are not allowed to work off-campus under a J or F class visa. The university does offer opportunities for training and internships at off-campus organizations, but must first be approved by your academic advisor and the International Center office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13910 health-safety \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I do if I ever feel in danger?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-29T11:47:12-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13910\" href=\"#collapse-1-13910\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I do if I ever feel in danger?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13910\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you feel in danger at any point, you should contact local authorities or any employees at the university. Missouri Western has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/\">university police department<\/a> that can be reached 24 hour\/7 day a week by calling (816) 271-4438 or you can contact St. Joseph local police by calling 9-1-1 in case of emergency.<\/p>\n<p>All students are strongly urged to sign up to the campus wide<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/griffonalert\/\">Griffon Alert<\/a> system<\/strong> to enhance and improve communication during crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13908 work-money-banking \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the best\/smartest way to have a functioning phone in the US?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-28T15:55:43-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13908\" href=\"#collapse-1-13908\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the best\/smartest way to have a functioning phone in the US?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13908\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Because you are international, a phone on contract would probably not be the option for you due to high rates from not having credit.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a phone that is already unlocked, you could purchase a sim card from a phone company of your choice and go on with a prepaid phone plan with them.<\/p>\n<p>You could also purchase a cheap phone for the purpose of only making calls, texting and contacting your family overseas, and solely rely on wifi for your smartphone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-13906 campus-life \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I \u201cCheck-In\u201d when I arrive at Missouri Western State University?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-02-17T09:32:40-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-13906\" href=\"#collapse-1-13906\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I \u201cCheck-In\u201d when I arrive at Missouri Western State University?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-13906\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You will receive a check-in form via email when you arrive at Missouri Western. 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