Incoming Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Washington State University! The staff of the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) wants to welcome you and looks forward to assisting you during your educational experience at the University. We value your contribution to the campus community, as we will learn from each other by sharing ideas and cultural heritage. We encourage you to seek out opportunities to learn about the U.S. culture as well as teaching others about your background and society.
Students arriving in Summer 2008, see the summer arrival information
Fall Semester 2008 Schedule
August 16 & 17, Airport pick-up provided by OISS
August 17, All Residence Halls open, 10:00 a.m.
August 18-22, New International Student Orientation
August 25, Classes begin
Orientation
The New International Student Orientation will help you become oriented to WSU and the surrounding community. Fall 2008 orientation starts on Monday, August 18 and continues through Friday, August 22.
Attendance at the orientation is required for all incoming international students, including those transferring from high schools and junior colleges in the U.S. and those who attend other WSU orientation programs (e.g. ALIVE!, Transfer Registration Days.)
If you are unable to arrive in Pullman by August 17, 2008, please contact OISS immediately. Those students who do not attend the academic sessions during orientation will have difficulty enrolling for classes.
Arriving by August 17, 2008
Please arrange your travel itinerary to arrive in Pullman no later than August 17. Please be advised that there may be long processing times for international students at the U.S. port of entry. Allow extra time between flight connections. Ground transportation from the Pullman/Moscow Airport to the WSU campus is offered by OISS for two days prior to the first day of orientation at no charge. Please provide your arrival information by completing the Arrival Notification Form.
Page Updated: April 16, 2008
Pre-Arrival
- Pre-Arrival Checklist
- Pre-Arrival Information Request Form
- Arrival Notification Form
- Frequently Asked Questions