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International Student Services

The World is at UCM!

The University of Central Missouri is truly a global experience with more than 3,427 international students representing 55 countries. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, UCM provides the perfect balance of small-town-America charm and safety, affordable prices, academic excellence, high employment rates, and urban excitement. We offer 150+ nationally and globally competitive programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our students enjoy an extremely high success rate – 97% of UCM graduates launch their careers or continue their education within six months of graduation. Our exceptional student support ensures that you are understood and empowered to achieve your goals.

 

Your Safety is Important to Us.

Safety is a big concern of yours – and ours. UCM is protected 24/7 by its very own Department of Public Safety that includes 19 uniformed officers and operates like any police department in the United States. Plus, our SAFE (Student Assistant Foot patrol and Escort) Team patrols the campus at night to help prevent crime and offers walking escorts. UCM also provides free self-defense programs taught by Public Safety officers. For increased security, all residential buildings with exterior door access have electronic locks. You can receive emergency messages, weather alerts and other important UCM information by signing up for TextCaster.

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Prospective International Student Information

Undergraduate | Graduate | Transfer | IEP Only 
Exchange and Sponsored Students

Admitted Student Information

Orientation | Guides | Information

Current International Student Information

Advisors | Housing | Transportation | Visa Information

 

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Nationally Ranked

 

Top three institutions nationwide for international enrollment at a master’s degree level by Open Doors® - 2024


Top 100 School Campuses with OPT (Pre- + Post-) by Active SEVIS Records (#48) ice.gov - 2022


Top 100 School Campuses with STEM OPT Authorizations by Active SEVIS Records (#54) ice.gov - 2022


Top 500 F-1 Higher Education Schools by Number of Active SEVIS Records (#75) - 2022

 

 

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International Admission Requirements

 

If you are not a United States citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., you are considered an international student at UCM.

International admissions requirements vary depending upon your student type and whether you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. However, all international students will be required to:

  • Complete the International Student Application
  • Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee*
  • Prove English proficiency*
  • Provide financial support letter
  • Provide a bank statement with adequate funds
  • Official Transcripts *
  • Photocopy of passport

* may not apply to all student types

 

Click Here for full admission requirements

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International Student Services Appeals

 

Disputed Fee Payment and Test Score Cancellation

Prospective University of Central Missouri (UCM) graduate students denied admission due to disputed fee payment or test score cancellation may petition to reinstate UCM admission, or to reinstate the opportunity to apply for admission at UCM. 

In the event of an appeal approval for disputed fee payments, the prospective student must successfully repay the application fee.

In the event of an appeal approval for test score cancellation, the prospective student must successfully submit an updated test score, or be eligible for a test score waiver under existing waiver policies at UCM. 

In addition to submitting the below appeals form, the request must include:

  • explanation/justification for this appeal
  • documentation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, if applicable
  • detailed plan of how you will successfully meet UCM admission requirements in relation to fee payment and/or test score submission moving forward

Appeals Form

 

Have Questions? We Are Here to Help

 

If you have questions about applying to UCM, please contact the Graduate and International Student Services office. Email intladmit@ucmo.edu, call 001.660.543.4092 or participate in a live chat. We also invite you to review the following:

Be sure to register for upcoming webinars, and watch archived webinars, to answer your questions about graduate school and graduate admissions.

 

 

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