International Students
International students make up a growing segment of our DSU population. In order to meet the special needs of these individuals, an International Student Advisor has been designated by the University to provide resources and support. The International Student Advisor is Petya Petrova and she can be contacted at 662-846-4730 or cell phone number 662-719-9190. There is an International Student Association which is an officially recognized university organization to assist with the coordination of activities for international students. The organization meets periodically with university officials for the purpose of expressing concerns of the International Students.
All international students are responsible for the following: 1) At the beginning of each semester, see the International Student Advisor and bring passport, 1-94 and 1-20, 2) Notifying the International Student Advisor immediately of an address change. 3) Pursuing a full course of study. For undergraduate study, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, and for graduate, a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester is required. Failure to maintain the minimum requirement or failure to obtain approval from the International Student Advisor will result in a violation of terms of the Visa status and make the student “out of status” with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS). 4) Keep passport valid at all times. 5) Having the 1-20 signed by the International Student Advisor whenever there is a change in major. 7) Understanding the types of employment available to F-1 Visa which is limited to no more than 20 hours on campus. 8) Obtaining a Social Security Number (SSN) if receiving a scholarship or working on campus.
International Student Advisor
Office: Aquatic Center
Telephone: 662-846-4730
Cell: 662-719-9190
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
All exceptions to above hours will be posted on the door of the International Student Office in the Aquatic Center.