C e n t e r     f o r     International  Academic  Programs

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Prospective International Exchange Partner Students ... Welcome to UMKC!

Have you been selected to be an exchange student at UMKC through a partner university?  Congratulations!  Please contact the UMKC Study Abroad Coordinator (Kate Wozniak) as soon as possible at international@umkc.edu and get started on the steps below so that you may be considered for admission to UMKC as an exchange student!

PLEASE NOTE, EXCHANGE STUDENTS NEED TO SEND ORIGINAL,  HARD COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS TO: 
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Center for International Academic Programs
ATTN: Kate Wozniak, Study Abroad Coordinator
5325 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO  64110   USA

(We will hand deliver your documents to the appropriate department and have the $50 application fee waived since you come from a partner school).  We will contact you upon receipt. 

Step 1.  International Student Application Form and follow the application instructions - be sure to include everything required on checklist.  (ALL required materials must be mailed directly to Kate Wozniak at the Center for International Academic Programs (CIAP).

Step 2.  Exchange Student Information Form - this needs to be attached to the application

Step 3.  You will automatically be enrolled and billed for the UMKC insurance plan (UMKC International Student Insurance Information) unless you bring proof of adequate coverage.  CLICK HERE to determine if you might qualify. 

Step 4.  Secure your housing before arrival to Kansas City! 

Please note:  Admission to the University does not guarantee that you will receive University housing.  Students are not required to live on campus.  You are responsible for arranging your own housing.  UMKC is not responsible for your housing location or situation. 

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To reach CIAP call: 816.235.5759
Fax: 816.235.5610
Our office hours are 8am-5pm: Monday-Friday

For more information on the University of Missouri-Kansas City, please click here.

International Exchange Partner Students must arrive on campus on or before Aug ... (we will let you know soon)!
The residence halls will make special arrangements for international exchange student to move in on Aug .... (to be announced soon).  If you arrive earlier (and are living in the residence halls) you will need to make other arrangements.


ATTENTION: You will be automatically enrolled and billed for the UMKC international student insurance plan at the beginning of each semester (UMKC International Student Insurance Information) unless you bring proof of adequate coverage.  If you qualify, a waiver must be approved by ISAO and turned in at the Cashier's Office within 31 days of the start of each semester (both Fall and Winter/Spring).

   
 
Upcoming semesters will be posted on scheduler as soon as they are available.





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Director's Welcome Barbeque - August, 2006

 

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Director's Welcome Barbeque - August, 2005

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Director's Welcome to UMKC Barbeque - August, 2004

 

A few of our 2003-04 Exchange Students

 

University of Missouri-Kansas City Center for International Academic Programs 5325 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 USA Phone: 816.235.5759  Fax: 816.235.5610 Email:  international@umkc.edu