International Student Orientation & Arrival Information

WELCOME TO DRURY

Fall 2025 New Incoming International Students

All international students who have completed their admissions requirements (been accepted to Drury, paid their enrollment deposit, submitted their housing contract and have received VISA approval) will begin receiving information from the International Support Services Office (ISS Office) as well as the New Student Programs Office.

housing

Once admissions requirements are complete (acceptance, paid deposit, housing contract and approved VISA), the Housing Office will send out room assignments and roommate/suitemate information to your Drury email in early June.

Take a virtual tour of your home away from home.

Wallace Hall

Sunderland Hall

Lydy Suites

Apartments

Students who are 21 years or older and who plan to live off campus are responsible for arranging their own temporary and permanent housing. This may include staying in a hotel until permanent arrangements are made. Also, transportation to and from Drury’s campus is the personal and financial responsibility of each student.

registration & advising

All new incoming students who have completed their admissions requirements will be sent a Pre-Scheduling Questionnaire. It is important to submit this ASAP. Once received, the Office of Academic Advising will work to build your first semester schedule. Once this is completed, your class schedule will be available in MyDrury.

Tuition & Fee Payments

Account balances must be paid 2 weeks prior to the start of classes to avoid classes from being dropped. Once a student is enrolled full time, charges will be posted to their account. Students should check their accounts often. Students may pay balances online through MyDrury by clicking the Online Payments link.

For information about tuition payments and payment plans, please visit: Paying Tuition and Fees.

Required Forms

All new students are required to complete an online Health and Emergency Contact form, submit a copy of their vaccinations to dos@drury.edu or have a doctor complete the printable forms, and complete the FERPA release online. Information and Instructions can be found here: Required Forms for New Students.

Arriving to Campus

Once your admission requirements are complete, international students should start planning their arrival.
Move-in for new international students is August 11-12. All new incoming international students should plan to arrive these two days.
All new incoming international students must complete the Travel and Arrival form linked below.
If you arrive between 8am-10pm CST on August 11-12 you may request an airport pick up on the arrival form.
If you arrive outside of the designated timeframe above, you will need to arrange transportation from the Springfield airport to Drury University.
Athletes should coordinate with their coaches for travel arrangements, in addition to completing the Travel & Arrival form.
You MUST use your Drury Email and Password to log in for the Microsoft form. If you do not do this, it will say you do not have access to the form.

New International Student Travel and Arrival Form

Move-In

Once you arrive on campus your first stop will be the Safety & Security Office in Findlay Student Center (FSC) lower level room 101.
FSC address: 1200 N. Drury Lane, Springfield, MO 65802
Students will need to pick up their room keys from the Safety & Security Office. If you arrive outside of normal business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.), you will need to call the 24-hour number 417-873-7400. Let the answering officer know you just arrived to campus and you need to get your Student ID and room keys. They will meet you at the office.
If you arrive during business hours, the ISS will be able to give you a new SIM card (physical or digital) for your cell phone.

Bedding/Linen Information

Students are responsible for providing their own pillows, blankets, and bed/ bath linens. Please be aware your room will not have these essentials unless you prepare for them. We recommend shopping on Amazon or planning to purchase once you arrive. Students will have the opportunity to go shopping during Orientation on August 13-14. Bedding size is Twin XL.

Required - International and New Student Orientation

International Orientation is on August 13 & 14
- International students will learn about VISA requirements, insurance, I-20s, and integration to the Drury community.
- Students will take shopping trips and learn about Springfield, while attending fun activities and getting to know each other.
New Student Orientation runs August 15-18
- Students will learn how to have a successful transition to college and life at Drury.
- Students will attend important information sessions and a lot of fun activities to assist with making friends and meeting peers.
- Orientation ends with a campus wide party Panther Palooza and fireworks show.

All international students who plan to begin classes at Drury University in August 2025 should plan to arrive on Drury’s campus on August 11-12. As students are arranging travel, the final stop should be to the Springfield-Branson National Airport (airport code: SGF) on the days previously mentioned. Students who would like to be met at the airport and driven to the Drury campus at no charge should complete the airport pick-up request form.

Internet connectivity via WiFi will be available upon check-in, along with a temporary (optional) new SIM card for cellular devices.

If you have any questions, please email iss@drury.edu.

Move-In Checklist

Clothes

Springfield enjoys four seasons, each bringing its own beauty and fun. In August when the fall term begins, it is not (25-31 Celsius). Students dress casually for class. Classes and residence halls are air-conditioned! As autumn comes in October, the weather cools (15-23 Celsius). It is time to pull out sweaters and sweatshirts. Winters in Springfield are considered mild by the American standards (2-10 Celsius). We have a few snowy days and experience occasional cold fronts with freezing temperatures. You will need a warm winter coat. Springtime is characterized by gradual return to warmer temperatures (15-23 Celsius).

Spring suggestions:

Sportswear, T-shirts, light long-sleeved shirts, long pants, tennis shoes, etc.

Summer suggestions:

T-shirts, sleeveless shirts, shorts, bathing suit, flip-flops, sandals, etc.

Fall suggestions:

Jeans, light sweaters, light jacket, rain jacket, etc.

Winter suggestions:

Sweaters, heavy jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, boots, etc.

Residence Hall Rooms

Extra-long linens for single twin bed
Pillow
Pillowcase
Towels
Iron
Phone
Clothes hangers
Wastebasket
Laundry detergent
Laundry bag or basket
Cleaning supplies
Mugs
Microwavable dishes
Needles, thread, buttons
Umbrella
Batteries

Personal Items

Shampoo
Conditioner
Hand soap
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Medicines

School Supplies

Folders
Pens
Pencils
Notebooks
Backpack
Calculator
Alarm clock

Leisure Time

Small travel bag for trips
Camera

Your Support Squad

We are here to make your Drury experience as seamless and comfortable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to ask us questions!

Allen Long
Director of International Admission
(417) 873-7506
xlong@drury.edu

Luz Olivera
Graduate Assistant, International Support Services
(417) 873-7825
lolivera@drury.edu

Jennifer Goodman
Director of Student Involvement
(417) 873-6919
jgoodman001@drury.edu

Chip Parker
Associate Dean of Students for Student Success
(417) 873-7504
cparker@drury.edu

Ethan Sykes
Director of Housing and Residential Programs
(417) 873-7654
esykes@drury.edu

Paige Brennecke
Director of Orientation & New Student Programs Programs
(417) 873-7608
pbrennecke@drury.edu