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I am not a U.S. Citizen. Is there a special =
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for International Students? How do I get a copy of your international=20
catalog/application/Viewbook?
We do not have a separate =
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application for students who are not U.S. Citizens. All applicants to =
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University must complete the Common Application or Universal College =
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and our Pre-Application Data Sheet/Supplement.
Please follow the links below:
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Who is considered an =
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student?
An international student at Washington University =
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citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States, =
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will be studying in the United States on a temporary visa.
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international students apply Early Decision?
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domestic and international students.
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Are international students eligible for =
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scholarships and financial assistance?
Yes, international =
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can receive need-based financial assistance. They are also eligible to =
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any academic scholarships that match their interests and circumstances. =
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with =E2=80=9Cpermanent resident=E2=80=9D status in the United States =
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Is the TOEFL required? Does Washington University =
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IELTS?
All prospective Washington University international =
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whose first language is not English are required to take either the =
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IELTS (this is true for non-native speakers living in the United States =
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those who do not speak English at home).
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Is there on campus support for international =
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special programs?
Yes, the Office of International Students =
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Scholars (OISS) provides support to our international students. They =
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visa issues and help students adjust to Washington U. and life in the =
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also advise students on academic, cultural, and legal issues. You may =
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OISS by e-mail at oiss@wustl.edu.
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Is English language instruction =
offered?
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academic programs at Washington University require students to have=20
well-developed skills in written and oral communication. During the =
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year, international students seeking to improve their language skills in =
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may enroll in courses designed especially for advanced learners. In =
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refining and perfecting areas such as reading and writing, speaking and=20
pronunciation, presentation, debating skills, and knowledge of American=20
idiomatic expressions. For further information, please go to www.artsci.wustl.edu/~esl.
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do I obtain a visa to study at Washington =
University?
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University has authorization to issue eligibility documents needed to =
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either an =E2=80=9CF-1=E2=80=9D or =E2=80=9CJ-1=E2=80=9D student visa. =
Although both visas allow for full-time=20
study, the J-1 is used for reciprocal exchange programs and government=20
scholarship programs; the F-1 is the usual student visa. Documents for =
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eligibility may be issued by Washington University only after applicants =
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been officially admitted into a program of study and have given proof of =
sufficient funds to finance expenses for the duration of their proposed =
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of study. International students are not allowed to enter the United =
States on a=20
tourist (B-2) visa when arriving to begin university studies. It is not =
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study in a degree program on a tourist visa. Students who are currently =
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United States on an F-2 visa will be required to change to an F-1 =
visa.
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