The University of Mississippi maintains a COVID-19 update page. Please make sure to check this website for news and statements for the UM community. If you are curious about international travel, check out OGE’s Travel page.
Below are generally outdated COVID-19 resources and immigration changes due to COVID-19. These items will be archived in December 2021.
Please find frequently asked questions related to the international community, study abroad, and planning at the links below:
Guidance on Self-Quarantine for International Travelers – Fall 2021
Analysis of Proposed DHS Regulation Regarding Duration of Status – September 29, 2020
Information on SEVP Broadcast Message of July 6, 2020
Statement of Support During the COVID-19 Crisis
Presidential Proclamations on Immigration – Guidance
Past Posts regarding Fall 2020 Planning:
FAQ for University Departments – Planning for Fall 2020
- International Student Enrollment Guidance – online v. in-person course regulations
Planning for Fall 2020 Study Abroad
Looking Ahead: International Admissions, Immigration, and Study Abroad
FAQ and the International Community
Changes to Immigration Policies
As immigration policies change we will post guidance here for the UM community. Some policies are a result of the COVID-19 crisis and their analyses are available at our COVID-19 resources page. As always, please email ipdept@olemiss.edu with specific immigration questions.
Analysis on Proposed DHS Regulation Regarding Duration of Status – September 29, 2020
- Advocacy Toolkit for the UM Community
- Proposed Rule Officially Withdrawn – July 6, 2021 – UM’s was among the 99% of comments opposed to the rule.
Information on SEVP Broadcast Message – July 6, 2020
Presidential Proclamations on Immigration – Spring and Summer 2020