Welcome to St. Louis

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With a metropolitan area of nearly three million people, St. Louis is a thriving urban center in the heart of America – just 480 km south of Chicago. Filled with museums, national monuments, world-renowned performance venues and impressive local restaurants, St. Louis offers a glimpse into America’s rich past and dynamic present. Identified by its Gateway Arch, St. Louis’ varied skyline reflects the diversity of its many neighborhoods, each with its own uniquely vibrant atmosphere. St. Louis is also home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies, major employers and international firms.

PLACES TO VISIT IN STL

City Museum The City Museum is fondly known as a playground for people of all ages! With interactive sculptures, slides, and so many more it’s the best place to go with friends or family. The Gateway Arch A well-known St. Louis attraction, The Arch allows visitors to ride to the top of the 630-foot structure and view St. Louis in a new way! The Museum and park surrounding the structure has been newly renovated and tells the story of American pioneers and Native Americans. Forest Park Attractions This area includes a ton of different St. Louis attractions. The Saint Louis Zoo, Art Museum, and History Museum can all be found in this one park. The best part? They all feature free entry to the public! Missouri Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden is a perfect spot to visit on a nice day! Spread over 79 acres it features multiple different gardens and greenhouses and is the country’s oldest operating botanical garden having been open for 153 years. Ted Drewes Ted Drewes is the staple for delicious frozen custard in St. Louis. Voted “Best Ice Cream” in the world (no, we’re not joking), it’s definitely a must-see while in STL! With multiple locations in the St. Louis area, it’s an easy find.

CAMPUS RESOURCES AT A GLANCE

8 The SSC offers tutoring services, writing assistance, and testing services for students of all classes. Here is where you would go take a missed test, get help with a paper, or figure out that one math problem that has been bugging you since class.

Athletics | THE CARL AND DELORIS PETTY SPORTS AND RECREATION COMPLEX (SRC) Here you can find the Fitness Center, Athletic Training, and coach offices. You can also take a variety of fitness classes here! Career Development | LEARNING CENTER, 1ST FLOOR Career Development helps students with the next step of life while at MBU. If you require assistance with creating a resume, LinkedIn profile or more, you can find great resources here. They also offer information regarding on-campus jobs for international students.

Financial Services | ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MAIN LEVEL Here you can find information regarding your bill and financial aid. Please tell the front desk that you are an international student needing to address financial concerns, and they will direct you to your Account Counselor. Mercy Health Clinic | SPARTAN VILLAGE, BUILDING 503 Here you can find help for any medical needs that may arise during your time at MBU.

Public Safety

Their office is located in the modular office building just outside of Muncy Gymnasium. You will talk to Public Safety if you need a parking pass, for your student ID, for campus or for any safety concerns you may have if living on campus. See the Public Safety brochure for more information.

Information Technology (IT)

You will talk to IT about issues regarding WiFi, myMBU Access, or personal computer problems.

Records | FIELD ACADEMIC HALL, LOWER LEVEL Here you can find forms to add or drop classes, change your major, add a minor, schedule a graduation check, etc. Many of these resources can also be accessed online: https://www.mobap.edu/academics-overview/academics-records-registrar/