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.
Spring Semester 2010 Schedule
January 3 & 4, Airport pick-up provided by OISS
January 6, All Residence Halls open, 10:00 a.m.
January 5-8, New International Student Orientation
January 11, Classes begin
Orientation
The New International Student Orientation will help you become oriented to WSU and the surrounding community. Spring 2010 orientation starts on Tuesday, January 5 and continues through Friday, January 8.
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.)
All degree seeking undergraduate students will have an orientation hold which will prevent them from registering for classes. All students must attend the academic sessions during orientation in order to enroll.
If you are unable to arrive in Pullman by Monday, January 4, 2010, please contact OISS immediately. Those students who do not attend the academic sessions during orientation will have difficulty enrolling for classes.
Arriving by January 4, 2010
Please arrange your travel itinerary to arrive in Pullman no later than January 4. 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: October 27, 2009
Pre-Arrival
- Pre-Arrival Checklist
- Pre-Arrival Information Request Form
- Arrival Notification Form
- Frequently Asked Question
- Orientation
- Summer Arrival
- International Student WSU-Pullman Resource Guide
Medical Insurance
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