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International Student Application
How to Apply
First complete and submit the online application. Then you will need to pay a $75.00 USD non-refundable fee.
Application Deadlines
| Student Type/Semester | Fall (August start) | Spring (January start) | Summer (May start) |
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New F-1, Transfer F-1, Other Visa Types, and Online-only: MS in
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May 1 | September 1 | February 1 |
| New F-1: All other programs (not mentioned above) | June 1 | October 1 | March 1 |
| Transfer F-1, Other Visa Types, and Online-only: All other programs (not mentioned above) | July 1 | November 1 | April 1 |
Document submission deadline - 15 days after the application deadline.
Financial support deadline - 1 month after the application deadline.
What is my student type?
New F-1: I would like to study in person at UCM - I need an I-20. (Also, if you are deferring your admission start date, select this option.)
Transfer F-1: I would like to study in person at UCM - I am studying at another US school and need to transfer. (Also, if you are a UCM student currently enrolled in classes, select the option.)
Other visa type: I would like to study in person at UCM - I already have another visa type other than F1 or B2. - I do not require an I-20 or F-1 student visa.
Online-only: I would like to study online from outside of the U.S. - I do not require an I-20 or F-1 student visa.
Summer Programs
Only the following programs are available to start in the summer semester.
| Summer Session | Programs Offered |
| Summer 1 - May start | BS and MS in Big Data Analytics, Computer Information Systems & IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, MS in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and MBA |
| Summer 3 - Late June start | MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
| Online-only | Refer to the admission application for available online programs. |
Admission by Student Type
International admissions varies depending on your student type and whether you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Below you will find a brief explanation of the application each student type should use.
Undergraduate Application
This application is for those pursuing:
- A bachelor’s degree (either for the first time or as a returning student).
- An Intensive English Program (IEP).
- An IEP to Bachelor’s.
- Attendance as an undergraduate Exchange Student.
Graduate Application
This application is for those pursuing:
- A master’s, education specialist or doctoral degree.
- An Intensive English Program (IEP) to Master’s.
- Attendance as a graduate Exchange Student.
Contact
International Student Services
University of Central Missouri
Ward Edwards 1800
Tel: 660-543-4092
