Registration with Student Advisor

Admitted F-1 and J-1 students must report to ISSS for a Check-In Session after arrival in the U.S. in order to be registered as Active in SEVIS. International students must adhere to all regulations of their given visa, including any requirements regarding full-time enrollment and work authorization. Students may work directly with an international student advisor to understand their regulatory obligations and opportunities available through their given visa.

Health Insurance

International students on F or J visas are required to purchase exclusive, mandatory UMKC health insurance. Insurance is automatically billed each semester for all F and J students on a UMKC I-20. See the ISSS website for more information.

English Proficiency Requirements

International students are required to establish proof of adequate English proficiency as part of the admission process. Applicants from countries in which English is not the native language (or if it is one of the official languages but is not necessarily the first language of the majority of the population) are required to provide proof of English proficiency. Detailed English Proficiency Requirements may be found on the English Proficiency Policy webpage.