YOUR CONTACT AT DRURY
Allen Long
Director of International Admission
Designated School Official (DSO) · Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
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WEBINAR · VIEWBOOK
Discover the Drury Difference
A twenty-minute introduction for international families: requirements, scholarships, costs, and how to apply. Watch the slides, or take the printed viewbook with you.
Your resource on the Drury campus
Whether you are just starting to explore U.S. universities or are ready to apply, Allen is your main contact for all things Drury International.
He leads international admission, evaluates academic scholarships, handles I-20s as a Designated School Official and DS-2019s as an Alternate Responsible Officer, processes work authorizations, and works with partners and counselors around the world. If you have questions about programs, scholarships, visas, or life in Springfield, Missouri, this is the best place to start.
Who Allen works with
- First-year international students
- Including those graduating from a U.S. high school.
- International transfer students
- Transferring from an institution inside or outside the United States.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents living overseas
- Residing abroad, or graduating from a high school outside the United States.
- DoDEA students
- Students attending schools in the Department of Defense Education Activity network.
What to ask about
- Admission & scholarships
- How to apply, what documents to submit, and how academic scholarships work for international students.
- Cost & financial planning
- Understanding tuition, fees, housing, and realistic yearly budgets.
- I-20 & F-1 visa
- Timelines for getting your I-20, preparing for the visa interview, and what to expect when you arrive.
- Programs & outcomes
- Choosing between Architecture, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, and other featured programs, and how Drury Fusion works in practice.
- Student life
- Housing options, campus safety, clubs, and what it is like to live in Springfield.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Meet Allen in person
Allen regularly travels to meet students and counselors in key international hubs. To connect during a visit, email your school name and available times. Not in your city this year? A video call works just as well, at a time that suits your zone.
MARCH – MAY 2027
Bangkok
MARCH – MAY 2027
Ho Chi Minh City
MARCH – MAY 2027
Tokyo
TO BE CONFIRMED
Edinburgh
From Allen on LinkedIn
Notes on Growth, Learning, and Student Support
Next steps
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Step 1: Start your free application
There is no application fee.
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Step 2: Send your transcripts or questions
Email them directly to Allen and he will tell you where you stand on admission and scholarships.
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