International Student Application for Undergraduates 2015–2016 Priority admission application dates:

International Student Application
for Undergraduates 2015–2016
Priority admission
application dates:
Fall semester
January 31
Spring semester
November 15
International Academic
Awards
International Academic Awards are
available to qualifying students (visit
iaa.wsu.edu for details), in addition
to the depart­mental and college
awards that are available to students
who complete the University
scholarship application.
Apply!
Online applications are preferred.
international.wsu.edu
International Student Checklist
for Undergraduate Admission (Degree Seeking)
You must return the following items to Washington State University to be considered for admission.
❏
Application: Complete an online application at
www.international.wsu.edu; paper applications are
accepted only under specific circumstances. Contact
WSU International Programs for more information.
❏
$50 (U.S.) Application Fee: You will be required to pay
the nonrefundable application fee while completing your
online application. If you submit your application by mail,
you will be required to pay the application fee in the form
of check or money order drawn from a U.S. bank and made
out to Washington State University.
❏
English Language Proficiency: Submit official results
of the TOEFL, IELTS or other approved English proficiency
examination. To determine if you are eligible for a waiver
of the examination requirement, please read the English
proficiency information on our webpage:
www.international.wsu.edu or contact us.
❏
Certificate of Finances: This is required if you plan to
attend WSU on a F-1 or J-1 visa. The Certificate of Finances
and bank letter must provide proof of finances (money) to
cover the amount of tuition and fees in U.S. dollars for the
first academic year of study. The bank letter cannot be older
than six months from the date of application. (If applying
to the Global Campus, the Certificate of Finances is
not required.)
❏
Passport: Submit a copy of the identity page of your
passport or national identification card. If you will be
accompanied by dependents (wife, husband, or child) you
must provide a copy of each person’s passport identity
page or national identification card. (Not required for
admission to the Global Campus)
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Foreign Credential Evaluation: The student must
provide complete, official academic records from secondary
(equivalent to high school education in the U.S.) and
post-secondary schools. Records should include courses
taken, grades received, and degrees or certificates earned.
Secondary school transcripts (equivalent to high school
education in the U.S.) if not originally in English must be
translated into English. Post-secondary school transcripts
must not only be translated into English, but also must be
evaluated for U.S. credit.
The WSU Office of International Programs will perform
a credential evaluation for you. You must send official
translated and original documents to our office. For more
information see our webpage:
www.international.wsu.edu or contact us directly.
International Student Checklist
for Undergraduate Admission (Non-Degree Seeking*)
You must return the following items to Washington State University to be considered for admission.
❏
Application: Complete an online application at
www.international.wsu.edu; paper applications are
accepted only under specific circumstances. Contact
WSU International Programs for more information.
❏
$50 (U.S.) Application Fee: You will be required to pay
the nonrefundable application fee while completing your
online application. If you submit your application by mail,
you will be required to pay the application fee in the form
of check or money order drawn from a U.S. bank and made
out to Washington State University.
❏
English Language Proficiency: Submit official results
of the TOEFL, IELTS or other approved English proficiency
examination. To determine if you are eligible for a waiver
of the examination requirement, please read the English
proficiency information on our webpage:
www.international.wsu.edu or contact us.
❏
Certificate of Finances: This is required if you plan to
attend WSU on a F-1 or J-1 visa. The Certificate of Finances
and bank letter must provide proof of finances (money) to
cover the amount of tuition and fees in U.S. dollars for the
first academic year of study. The bank letter cannot be older
than six months from the date of application. (If applying
to the Global Campus, the Certificate of Finances is
not required.)
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Passport: Submit a copy of the identity page of your
passport or national identification card. If you will be
accompanied by dependents (wife, husband, or child) you
must provide a copy of each person’s passport identity
page or national identification card. (Not required for
admission to the Global Campus)
❏
Statement of Intent: Provide a one page letter describing
what, why, and how long you would like to study at
Washington State University. (Required only for nondegree-seeking international students.) If you choose to
change from non-degree-seeking status to degree-seeking
status, you must complete an admission application
as a degree-seeking international student. Non-degree
students are required to enroll in a full-time course of study.
(Required only for international students who have F-1 or
J-1 student status.)
*You are regarded as a non-degree seeking student if you
take regular University courses but do not intend to receive
(nor will you receive) a degree from the University.
Washington State University
International Student
Undergraduate Application
2015–2016
Print, complete, and return to:
Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admission & Recruitment
Bryan Hall 206 | PO Box 645121 | Pullman, WA 99164-5121 USA
Please print neatly in black or blue ink.
Optional: If you know your Washington State
A nonrefundable $50
(U.S.) application
processing fee must
accompany this
application.
University ID number, please list it here:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Application Status
 Degree-seeking, requiring I-20 (immigration assistance)
Intended major area of study
(required)
 Degree-seeking, not requiring I-20 (immigration assistance)
 *Non-degree-seeking, requiring I-20 (immigration assistance)_________________________________
Name of home university
 *Non-degree-seeking, not requiring I-20 (immigration assistance)_____________________________
Name of home university
*See the non-degree description in the checklist section.
Applying to begin (Check one term.)
**Summer Sessions:
Session A (mid-May to mid-June): 6 weeks
Session B (early June to late July): 8 weeks
Session C (mid-June to late July): 6 weeks
 Fall (mid-August to mid-December) Year __________
 Spring (mid-January to mid-May)
Year __________
 **Summer and fall Session__________Year __________
 **Summer only
Session__________Year __________
Specify campus name if applicable
l Pullman
l Spokane
l Tri-Cities
l Vancouver
l NPSE (Everett)
Former name (if academic records are
under another name):
Have you previously attended Washington State University?
(not including attendance at IALC)  NO  YES
Year__________Term_______________
Have you previously applied for admission to Washington State
University? (not including application to IALC)  NO  YES
Year__________Term_______________
Applicant Name (Please print your name as it appears on your passport or national identification card.)  Male  Female
Legal Family Name(s)
Current Mailing Address
Legal Given Name(s)
: Month____Year____
Other Names(s) (i.e. nickname)
Permanent Non-U.S. Mailing Address (required)
I will live or use this address until
Number and Street
Number and Street
City
State or Province
City
State or Province
Country
Postal Code
Country
Postal Code
Phone (Circle your preferred number)
Email (Circle your preferred email.) WSU will communicate with you by email during the admission process.
Home________________________________________________Personal___________________________________________________________________________________
Mobile_______________________________________________Work______________________________________________________________________________________
Work________________________________________________Other_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year)_________________________________
Country of Permanent Legal Residence__________________________
Country of Birth_______________________________________________
Country of Citizenship_________________________________________
Parent or Guardian  Mother  Father  Not applicable to me
Address
Family Name
Given Name
Number and Street
City
Country
Postal Code
State or Province
If you are in the United States, what is your visa status? (Circle one.) F-1 J-1 Other___________________________________________________
What visa status do you plan to use when you attend Washington State University? (Circle one.) F-1
J-1 Other__________________________
How do you plan to satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement? (Exam, Waiver, or Language Instruction). ______________________ If you fulfilled the requirement by examination, have your official scores sent directly from the testing agency to Washington State University
(code 4705 for TOEFL).
If you are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in an approved English Language Instruction center please identify which center, anticipated start date, and
current level (if known).
 WSU IALC Level (1 to 5) ______ Begin Term ___________
 University of Washington Intensive English Language Program (UW-IEP) Level (1 to 5)______ Begin Term_____
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This information is required for the University to consider your application as a degree-seeking student. Non-degreeseeking applicants do not need to complete this section. List in order of attendance all high schools, colleges, or universities (including
international and U.S. institutions) that you have ever attended before enrollment at WSU, indicating special diplomas or certificates (e.g. GCE
“O” or “A” levels, MCE certificates, IB Diploma). Do not exclude or omit any schools, regardless of how many credits you earned there or the
nature of the program in which you were enrolled. Failure to disclose and submit complete and accurate information may result in the denial
of admission or subsequent dismissal from Washington State University. You will not receive any transfer credit for work that is not fully and
accurately disclosed on this application.
If you are still enrolled in a college, indicate when you plan to leave: Month____________ Year_____________
Official Name of School
Location
Dates of Attendance
From (Mo./Yr.) To (Mo./Yr.)
Diploma, Certificates, Degrees Received
Secondary School
(High school)
Higher Education
(Colleges or universities)
English Language
Training Program
List All Post-Secondary Transfer Credit That Is Not Already Listed On Your Transcripts
Name of School
Course Prefix
and Number
Short Title
Term
Year
Credits
In signing this form, I am stating that my application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the WSU Standards of Conduct
for Students applies from the time of my application for admission and that any misinformation or omission of information may jeopardize my admission status and
enrollment privileges. Failure to disclose all prior university-level coursework (international and/or domestic) at the time of my application also may result in refusal by
WSU to allow transfer credit for coursework that is subsequently disclosed. Additionally, I understand that Washington State University may verify this information with
the appropriate entity if needed.
Signature of Student (required) _________________________________________________________
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Date: ___________________________________
Certificate of Finances 2015–2016
MAIL or FAX to:Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment
Bryan Hall 206 | PO Box 645121 | Pullman, WA 99164-5121 USA
P: 509-335-8117 | F: 509-335-2982 | ip.wsu.edu | [email protected]
Washington State University requires that all F-1 and J-1 visa status applicants provide verification of finances (money) in the amount of $43,500 (U.S.
dollars) or greater through any combination of personal or sponsored funding. This amount is the estimated total tuition and expenses for one year of
academic study. (Note: Verification of finances is not required for admission to the Global Campus.)
• If you the student will provide funding from personal funds, a bank letter with sufficient funding for at least one year’s total cost is required, along with
this form. The bank letter must be in English and clearly detail the account owner and available funds.
• If a family or other personal sponsor will provide funding, a bank letter with sufficient funding for at least one year’s total cost is required, along with this
form verifying sponsorship. The bank letter must be in English and clearly detail the account owner and available funds.
• If an employer, government, or organization will provide funding, a signed financial guarantee letter from the sponsor detailing amounts and length of
sponsorship is required. This form can accompany the guarantee letter from the sponsor, but not replace it.
All personal bank and sponsor letters must be dated within six months from the date of application to the university.
Please understand that you are responsible for all payments to the university, even if you are sponsored by your family, government, or other agency.
Please carefully review the estimated expenses in the table. This table indicates all expenses that are ultimately the responsibility of the student.
Undergraduate Financial Estimate
Fall/Spring 2015–2016
Additional Expenses
Tuition$25,945
Medical Insurance
$1,170
Mandatory Fees
$1,032
Books & Supplies
$990
Room$7,064
Board (meal plan)
$4,551
Misc./Transportation Fees
$3,648
Total$44,400
Summer 2015
Total Calendar Year
$6,300
$50,700
Dependents
Spouse$10,776
One Child
$7,332
Each Additional Child+
$6,184/ child
Please PRINT, in black or blue ink, the name(s) who will be paying the above expenses. Note: The name or agency listed below must match the name
on the certified bank or sponsor letter. Enter all amounts in U.S. dollars only. Use an additional sheet of paper for explanations if necessary.
Personal Savings:_______________________________________________________________ U.S. $_____________________
Parental or Other Personal Sponsor Savings:__________________________________________
U.S. $ ____________________
(i.e. relative, family friend, etc.)
Name(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to applicant _________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Number and Street
City
State/Province
Country Postal Code
Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________________
Government or Sponsoring Agency:
Name of Agency ________________________________________________________________________________
Enclose with this form a signed, dated official letter of guarantee or award
U.S. $ ____________________
Washington State University Scholarship:
Type of Award _______________________________________________________________________________
U.S. $ ____________________
Other: Please Specify ___________________________________________________________
U.S. $ ____________________
Total: Must be equal to or greater than the Undergraduate Financial Estimate for the
Academic year TOTAL. Additional funds are required for summer and dependents. U.S. $ ____________________
Enclose with this form a signed, dated official copy of the award(s)
Student Name:______________________________________________________ Student WSU ID#__________________Term Applied for:_______
Student signature (required):_____________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
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Important Contacts
For questions about admission requirements, the status of
your application, immigration counseling, personal advising, or
information on international orientation:
Office of International Programs
509-335-8117
[email protected]
ip.wsu.edu
international.wsu.edu
Toll Free 1-855-219-1317
For information about living
accommodations on the Pullman campus:
For information about campus visitation
programs on the Pullman campus:
Housing, Dining, and Residence Life
509-335-7732
[email protected]
housing.wsu.edu
Student Visits
509-335-4980
[email protected]
visit.wsu.edu
Apply
international.wsu.edu
Send your completed application to to the following address:
Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admission & Recruitment
Bryan Hall 206 | PO Box 645121 | Pullman, WA 99164-5121 USA
Admission to Washington State University is granted without regard to race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, disability, or use of a service animal. 10/14 147232