Check out our International Admissions<\/a><\/strong> webpage for details regarding the application process and other vital information you will need to know.<\/p>\n Click on the Current Student tab for information you will both need and find useful while you are a Delta State student.[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Prospective Students” id=”1773687314153-4″ tab_id=”1773687314155-2″][vc_column_text]\n Am I eligible to apply? Our International Admissions webpage<\/a> <\/strong>contains the answers to these questions, details regarding the application process, and other vital information potential undergraduate and graduate students need to know.<\/p>\n Interested in knowing more about Cleveland, Mississippi? Visit Cleveland Mississippi<\/a> <\/strong>has all the information on our little town.[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Accepted Students” id=”1773687314182-2″ tab_id=”1773687314183-10″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/5cmkIO8KqDU?si=kuk94I_D4eGwvegE”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Current Students” id=”1773687314240-9″ tab_id=”1773687314242-5″][vc_column_text]\n Welcome to Delta State, your\u00a0HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME, located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta! On these pages, you will find a convenient collection of links and documents with answers and information specific to you, the international student.<\/p>\n Your international advisors provide assistance, guidance, and advice throughout your time at Delta State, as well as post-graduation.<\/p>\n As you connect with the Student Success Center\u2019s Division of International Student Services, you will find out why so many students choose to make Delta State University their HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][toggle title=”General Information\/Forms” color=”Accent-Color” id=”b2″]\n DSU does not require an out-of-state fee, which most universities use to help fund their international offices, so DSU requires all international students to pay an administrative fee at the beginning of each semester. The fee is automatically posted to your student account and can be paid through MyDSU when paying tuition, insurance, or other student fees. This fee is used to assist International Student Services with DSU van rentals, student events, international student materials, support staff, etc.<\/p>\n Dining and Meal Plan Options<\/a><\/p>\n FERPA – Consent to Release Academic Information Link<\/a><\/p>\n DSU Payment Guide & Dates<\/a> Check-in with International Student Services, Union 200, within 5 days of arrival on campus at the beginning of each semester and after breaks\/holidays. Be sure to bring your I-20, visa, and passport. After any international travel an updated I-94 must be printed upon check-in with International Student Services.<\/p>\n Check-out with International Student Services office no less than 5 days prior to leaving campus at the end of each semester and before all breaks\/holidays. Be sure to bring your I-20, visa, and passport to make sure that all travel documentation is update. Failure to do so could result in refusal to enter the U.S. by U.S. Customs and Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n F1 visa regulations require the following during fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n International students are required to notify International Student Services prior to withdrawing from any academic courses and\/or change of major.<\/p>\n International students are required to notify International Student Services of any changes to student information (address, phone number, academic major\/minor, employment, etc.) within 5 days of the change. International Student Services must then update the student\u2019s information and issue an updated I-20, if needed, within 10 days of the change.<\/p>\n If any international travel documentation (I-20, passport, visa, I-94, etc.) is lost, stolen, or misplaced, please contact International Student Services immediately.<\/p>\n All DSU international students are required to maintain an active F1 visa status throughout enrollment. If an F1 visa needs to be extended to maintain an active status, please contact International Student Services no less than 2 months prior to visa expiration.[\/toggle] [toggle title=”Health Insurance” color=”Accent-Color” id=”b4″]\n DSU requires all international students be enrolled in DSU\u2019s international student health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled upon acceptance and renewed throughout enrollment. Coverage begins on the program start date (first day of classes) and expires on the program end date\/graduation\/last date of enrollment. Enrollment\/renewal fees are automatically charged to the student account and can be paid at the same time as tuition and other student fees.<\/p>\n Please report any medical appointments or surgeries to International Student Services within 5 days for insurance clarification and processing. Any information not submitted in a timely manner may result in the denial of insurance payment, in which case the student will be responsible for any and all charges occurred. If you miss class for any reason, please contact your individual teachers and coach immediately.<\/p>\n Important Instructions Regarding Your Insurance<\/a><\/p>\n Insurance Summary of Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n[\/toggle][toggle title=”Transportation” color=”Accent-Color” id=”b4″]\n How to Apply for a Mississippi Driver’s License<\/a><\/p>\n[\/toggle][toggle title=”OPT & STEM OPT” color=”Accent-Color” id=”b4″]\n USCIS has updated its rules about photographs and biometrics for immigration applications.<\/p>\n What this means for you:<\/p>\n If you file Form I-765 on or after December 12, 2025:<\/p>\n Important: If you receive any USCIS notice requesting photos or a biometrics appointment and have questions, please contact International Student Services (ISS) right away.<\/p>\n[\/toggle]\n Want to find something interesting to do in Cleveland? Visit Cleveland Mississippi<\/a> has all the information on local events and businesses.<\/p>\n Kyuhyeon is from Seoul, South Korea, and graduated in 2024 from the Delta Music Institute’s Entertainment Industry Studies degree program.<\/p>\n Q<\/strong>: Why did you choose to attend Delta State?<\/p>\n A<\/strong>: I chose to attend Delta State for several reasons. Firstly, they offered an Entertainment Industry Studies program aligned with my academic interest and career goals. Secondly, Delta State’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community was appealing, especially for international students. Lastly, the university’s location in the United States presented a unique opportunity to experience Bible Belt culture and affordable education.<\/p>\n Q<\/strong>: What has been a memorable class and professor, and why?<\/p>\n A<\/strong>: One of my most memorable classes was English Composition 2 [ENG 102] with Professor Cowser. Professor Cowser was incredibly engaging, passionate, and knowledgeable about English composition, and I got to experience how to write in the British style. His teaching style made the class informative and enjoyable, and although that was the only B I got from my sophomore year, I learned a lot.<\/p>\n Q<\/strong>: What is your advice about Delta State for current or future international students?<\/p>\n A<\/strong>: My advice to current and future international students at Delta State is to embrace every opportunity to get involved and meet people. Join clubs or organizations like the Student Government Association, fraternities and sororities, DSU Choir, and DMI band that interest you, attend events, and make connections. Additionally, feel free to seek support, whether related to academics or adjusting to a new culture. Delta State has resources to help you succeed.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Employment” tab_id=”1773687314302-0″ id=”1773687314301-2″][vc_column_text]\n All on-campus and off-campus employment must be pre-approved by DSU\u2019s International Student Services and meet United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations. \u00a0Any unapproved employment can\/will result in visa termination. For more information, please contact International Student Services, (662) 846-4574, Union 200.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][toggle title=”On Campus Employment” color=”Accent-Color” id=”b2″]\n Undergraduate and graduate F1 visa students are eligible to work on campus as a Regular Student Employee (RSE). Graduate level F1 students are also eligible to work on campus as a Graduate Assistant (GA). Employment availability depends on individual on-campus departmental openings and work hours depend on the individual department’s needs. For more information, please see the On Campus Guidelines & Application Process form below.<\/p>\n On Campus Guidelines and Sample Employment Letter<\/a> Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows F1 students to participate in off-campus internship, cooperative education, practicum, or employment that is directly related to their current program of study. The work can be paid or<\/strong> unpaid<\/u> and students are eligible to work full-time (20+ hrs\/wk) or part-time (-20 hrs\/wk). In addition, the work must be eligible for academic course credit and pre-approved<\/u> by International Student Services before the student can begin working. Any off-campus work (paid or unpaid) that is not pre-approved<\/u> by International Student Services will be considered unlawful by the US Department of Homeland Security and is grounds for visa\/immigration status termination and deportation.<\/p>\n For more information, please see the CPT Guidelines & Application Process form below.<\/p>\n CPT Guidelines & Sample Letters<\/a> Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Completion OPT)\u00a0 allows F1 students to gain off-campus employment while enrolled in their degree program through work or internship in their field of study. The employment can be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, and must be pre-approved<\/span> by International Student Services before employment can begin. For more information, please see the Pre-Completion OPT Guidelines & Application Process form below.<\/p>\n Pre-Completion OPT Guidelines & Application Process Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (Post-Completion OPT)\u00a0 allows F1 students to gain off-campus employment upon completion of their degree program through work or internship in their field of study. The employment can be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, and must be pre-approved<\/span> by International Student Services before employment can begin. For more information, please see the Post-Completion OPT Guidelines & Application Process form below.<\/p>\n Post-Completion OPT Guidelines & Application Process<\/a> Near or far, in the United States or abroad, let us know where you are. Simply fill out and submit the form below. That way we can keep you up-to-date on what\u2019s happening at the University, invite you to special events and make sure you get access to all the perks of being a DSU Alumni.<\/p>\n No matter where you go, your Delta State University family will always be here for you![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=””]Are you currently enrolled at Delta State University?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Important Update About OPT & STEM OPT Applications (Effective December 12, 2025)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nInternational Student Spotlight: Kyuhyeon Cho<\/h3>\n
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On Campus Employment
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\n<\/a>Social Security Office Sample Letter
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\n<\/a>Resume Tips<\/a>[\/toggle][\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Alumni” id=”1773687314375-1″ tab_id=”1773687314377-0″][vc_column_text]\nWhere are you now?<\/h2>\n