Welcome to Minnesota State University Mankato. Spring semester orientation is from Wednesday January 6th through Friday January 8th, 2010. We recommend students to check-in at the Kearney International Center by Tuesday 5th of January, 2010 by 4.00pm.
The greater Mankato community has a population of over 43,000 and is located in the scenic Minnesota River Valley approximately 80 miles (130 km) southwest of the metropolitan area of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mankato community offers a variety of beautiful scenery.
Minnesota State University, Mankato offers 150 programs of study at which enrich perspectives, skills and opportunities. Committed faculty create rich learning environments, challenge students to high levels of thought, and offer access to a world of study and exploration. Programs focus on learning, research and student development, and develop strong, capable graduates who build successful careers. Minnesota State University, Mankato enrolls more than 630 international students from 75 countries. MSU offers a new perspective on yourself, your community, and the world.
We use an express mail service that will allow you to receive your I-20 through DHL or FedEx. Requesting your immigration documents through express mail is at YOUR expense and your credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover cards only) will be charged upon requesting the service. There is a 15 - 30% discount on shipping by using this service, as opposed to going directly through DHL or FedEx. This discount varies by country.
You must use the website provided above – do not go through the DHL or FedEx website directly, all communication will go through the eshipglobal service, who will notify us that you are requesting your I-20 to be sent by express mail.
If you use this service, you will be required to create your own user name and password in order to create an account. To request shipment, you will need your Tech ID number (8 digit number that is at the bottom of your admissions letter), mailing address, e-mail address, phone number and credit card information. You may request shipment either to your foreign address, or to a U.S. contact address. If your I-20 will be sent to a U.S. contact address, please include the name of the person who lives at that address. Please pay close attention to the information submitted, as errors in the credit card information or submitting incorrect or incomplete address information will result in a delay in the mailing of your I-20. If you experience any difficulty in registering and processing the shipment, please use the “Help” link in the site for step by step instructions. If you have additional questions about how to use this service, please e-mail support@eshipglobal.com.
All of the above options are also available to students arriving on a J1 visa.
