formerly University of Missouri-Rolla
Missouri S&T






English and Technical
Communication
236 Humanities-Social Sci.
500 W. 14th St.
Rolla, MO 65409
(573) 341-4681
english@mst.edu

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Resources for International Students

The Writing Center  

The Writing Center, located in CSF 113, offers the free assistance of writing tutors who help you as you draft a wide range of writing assignments, from lab reports to historical papers or graduate theses.

The Office of International Affairs

The Office of International Affairs provides support, services, advising, and learning opportunities to international students, students studying abroad, the campus community, and international scholars and guests. International students can obtain information related to SEVIS and medical insurance from the international affairs office.

International Transfer Students

International students are eligible to transfer from other universities to Missouri S&T if they are enrolled full time (9 credit hours per semester) at a previously authorized university. The students transferring to Missouri S&T are also required to present their financial documents to demonstrate their ability to pay tuition and fees for the remaining semesters of their studies. For further information please visit: http://international.mst.edu/perspective/graduates.html

Student Financial Assistance Office

The Student Financial Assistance Office (SFAO) provides necessary information regarding student financial aid, scholarships, and grant opportunities. SFAO provides financial advising and assistant in order to enroll and maintain students’ enrollment at Missouri S&T.

The Speech Communication Center

The Speech Communication Center conducts the SPEAK Test and the GTA workshop for graduate teaching assistants. Some of the other programs conducted by the speech communication center are the Communication Skills Screening and Referral and American Pronunciation.

Curtis Laws Wilson Library

All Missouri S&T students, faculty, and staff can check out research materials, books, laptops, etc. from the library. Students can also access electronic resources and use computers in the library. The library also provides separate rooms for group or individual studies on the third floor. The library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.  For further information, visit: http://library.mst.edu/

Applied Language Institute

Applied Language Institute (ALI) assists academic and non-academic internationals in attaining the English proficiency level. ALI faculty help students to improve on their written and spoken English. ALI also assists students in meeting the language requirements of the university, which help them to succeed in their academic programs. ALI offers a substitute to the students who have not taken their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test or have not met their English proficiency requirements. For further information, visit: http://international.mst.edu/perspective/ali_info.html

Disability Support Services

Missouri S&T Disability Support Services support students with permanent or temporary disabling conditions that may have special needs.

Admissions

The Department of Admissions is part of the Enrollment Management Division of the university.  It handles student applications for admission. Step by step application instructions are provided for international students by the admissions office.

 

Calendars, Courses, Maps, and Organizations

The campus calendar indicates meetings, speakers, concerts, or other student activities planned for the week, month or semester. The academic calendar lets you know when classes begin, when holidays and breaks are scheduled, and the dates of final exams and commencement.

The course catalog lists all courses available in each area of study, identifies the department faculty, defines the requirements for the degree or for a minor and provides a sample course of study for each year of college.

You can print or download the Missouri S&T campus map for detailed directions to campus.

In Missouri S&T, there are a number of organizations that represent students from different countries. These international student organizations support and promote social, cultural, sporting, and educational activities.

IN THE WORDS OF ...

Pooja Tickoo

Graduate Student in Technical Communication

“I grew up in one of the 28 states of India, where children from most of the families pursue their careers either in Engineering or Medical fields. I also took courses in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in high school as well as in my Bachelor of Science. After graduating in Science, I pursued further study in English Literature because I was always interested in English as a subject.

“I entered K.C. College of Management Studies to earn a degree in the field of Mass Communication-Advertising and Public Relations so that I would be prepared to re-enter the workforce with additional skills. I earned a post graduate diploma, specializing in Public Relations in 2003. I was very much thrilled that I had been able to earn two years of work experience in the Public Relations field even before completing my study.

“In 2004, I had an opportunity to work with the world's largest chemical company ‘BASF.’ I joined BASF as a Marketing Communication Executive for the textile division, one of the major divisions of the company. I really enjoyed working with BASF and worked there until July 2005, when I came to the United States along with my husband.

“Presently, I am a graduate teaching assistant at Missouri University of Science and Technology and pursuing a Master of Science in Technical Communication. I hope to obtain a focused education in the field of Technical Communication with the guidance and help of my advisor, professors, faculties, and my classmates.”