While You're Abroad

Pre-Departure Orientation Handbook

The Pre-Departure Orientation Handbook covers everything you need to know while abroad, including registration, safety, culture shock, etc. Please look over this guide carefully to ensure you are on track in your education abroad program.

While You're Abroad: Academics

Registering for Next Semester While Abroad

You will be responsible for registering yourself online through My Missouri State for the following semester, even when you are abroad. For some who are in significantly different time zones, this may mean your registration sequence begins in the middle of the night. Be sure you know your registration sequence date and time!

If you require an advisor release, prerequisite waivers, and/or closed section overrides from your academic advisor or department head, it is your responsibility to contact them prior to registration.

It's important to check your "Registration Status" under the Academics tab of My Missouri State. Here, you will find out if you have any holds that are preventing you from registering.

Finally, test your "Add or Drop Classes" link prior to the start of registration to ensure that you can add sections through the My Missouri State portal. In some countries, the differences in internet frequency may affect your ability to access the registration system. Do not wait until registration time to discover if there is a problem!

If you do find that you need assistance accessing the registration portal, please contact the Office of Education Abroad at EducationAbroad@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-6368.