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) ❏ 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.) 2 ❏ 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_____ 3 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) _________________________________________________________ 4 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: _____________________ 5 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