关于 International Student Services
We're proud that Mount Mercy currently enrolls students from 30+ different countries, 代表六大洲.
Mount Mercy is well-known for its small campus and personalized attention. 的 staff and faculty strive to provide one-on-one attention that assists international students in everything from visa information to housing opportunities to cultural adjustments.
We're here to help and will work with you individually to ensure you find success during your time at Mount Mercy.
We invite you to explore the breadth of Mount Mercy's international connections and meet a few students who have traveled thousands of miles and are happy to call "the Hill" their home in the United States.
International Student Success
For questions or if you need assistance, please contact 丹尼尔·拉德, Dean or Students, at drudd@a5service.com or Charles Martin-Stanley, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at cmartinstanley@a5service.com. 您也可以提交一个 帮助请求表格.
让多样性 & International Student Success office know your flight information and if you need a ride from the airport. 完成这个 到来的形式 every semester 2-3 weeks prior to your flight.
Flight tickets should be booked well in advance. 最近的机场是 东爱荷华机场. It is a small, regional airport, so flight options may be limited.
Also, check the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) 旅行的建议 for info on Covid-19 and international travel.
Make changes to your visa on the US Student and Exchange 访问or Program Portal. Contact the Designated School Official (DSO) 阿米尔·哈季奇 with visa questions or to get an updated I-20.
的 在美国学习 website also has helpful information on the I-20 and other necessary paperwork.
If you need a ride to the social security office, please let 丹尼尔·拉德 提前一周知道.
To work on-campus, international students will need a social security card. 然后联系 财政援助办事处 for a list of open campus employment opportunities. Also check with each department individually to see if they need student workers, 比如招生, 学生服务, 和事件.
Curricular Practice Training (CPT) allows students employment related to their field of study such as an internship required for your major.
Optional Practice Training (OPT) allows students employment related to their field of study either during or after obtaining their degree.
申请CPT或OPT:
- 联系Amir: ahadzic@a5service.com 开始这个过程
- Get a job offer for a job in your field of study/major
- Work with Amir to complete form CPT/OPT form
- Submit an application and receive an updated I-20 form
志愿服务机会: 的 Mission and Ministry department provides volunteer opportunities in sustainability and mentorship.
Social Justice Research and 社区 Engagement Program: Gain experience in advocacy and enhance research skills through AmeriCorps’ Campus Compact program.
俱乐部及组织: All international students are designated in the International Club. International students are encouraged to join a career, 感兴趣, 身份, or leadership focused club as well.
体育运动: Find information on games and links to resources for current student-athletes.
关于锡达拉皮兹: Learn about the athletic, art and cultural events in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities.
绿色国家信用社: Allows students to open an account without a social security card while waiting for it to arrive.
联系人: 西蒙Mejia
电子邮件: simonmejia@greenstate.org
电话: 319-731-2771
美国银行: Has an ATM on campus on the 1st UC楼层.
Mount Mercy大学 is an amazingly diverse school made up of students of different nationalities speaking different languages—and a place I call my second home.
奖学金
有一些 奖学金 that are available to International Students. 看到我们的 Tuituin & 费用页面 for more information of tuition.
了解更多关于 奖学金的机会 for international students, including:
- International Student Scholarship
- International Transfer Scholarship
- 体育奖学金
- 特殊人才奖
A Day in the Life of a Mount Mercy International Student (4:28)
除了结合足球, 研究, 和英语, the personal relationships I made here are the most valuable experience. I’ve grown as an athlete and as a person, and I will always be thankful for the opportunity to study at Mount Mercy.
Attending Mount Mercy turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made thus far. Aside from the wonderful classroom atmosphere, 社会活动, 多元化的校园, MMU helped me realize my passion for service too.