International Student Services receives and processes initial applications from international students, and issues immigration documents for their visa applications. After the students arrive on campus, International Student Services supports them in their social and academic growth, as well as providing advice on US immigration rules and regulations.
Admission Requirements for:
Washburn offers several Bachelor/Undergraduate degree programs. Students applying for undergraduate admission must complete and submit the International Online Application, including uploading the following documents as required:
- Original financial supporting documents, such as a current bank statement, from the student's sponsor
- Signed and completed Financial Disclaimer Form, completed by the student and his/her sponsor
- Unofficial transcript/s. See Transcript Requirements for more details. Original transcripts must be sent by the student's school/s to Washburn directly or an original transcript must be submitted to Washburn after a student arrives on campus.
- Recent (within two years) English proficiency test score report. Go to English Proficiency Requirements to see accepted tests. Applicants with low test scores can be admitted into the Intensive English Program first.
- Copy of passport ID page.
- Transfer students already in the U.S. will also upload a scan of their F-1 visa and current Form I-20.
Students must also pay the $70 application and processing fee through their online application account.
Please note that there is a one-time $2,000 Administrative Fee for Exchange Programs which will be charged in the student’s first semester.
Students Studying English Language Only
International students applying to Washburn University to study English language only are required to submit valid test scores (Duolingo English Test, IELTS, iBT TOEFL, Oxford ELLT, or PTE), but not original transcripts. If you take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Test, you must set up your scores to be sent from your test account to Washburn University. Test score reports must be uploaded to your online admissions application. WU will verify them by the test appointment numbers. All English tests must be within two years to be valid.
Seat Deposit as Advance Payment
Please be aware that after a student is issued an F-1 student visa, he/she is required to submit a non-refundable seat deposit as advance payment, which will be applied to tuition and other fees for the first semester.
The following graduate/master's programs are available to international students: Accountancy – MACC, Business – MBA, MA in Clinical Psychology, Social Work – MSW and Law – LL.M. in Global Legal Studies and Juris Doctor.
Students applying for graduate program admission* must complete and submit the International Online Application, including uploading the following documents to their online application account, as required:
- Original financial supporting documents, such as a current bank statement, from the student's sponsor
- Signed and completed Financial Disclaimer Form, completed by the student and his/her sponsor
- Original transcripts. See Transcript Requirements for more details. If the undergraduate degree was completed outside of the U.S., a course-by-course evaluation of the transcripts must be completed by either ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.) or WES (World Education Services), and an original evaluation report must be provided to Washburn by that evaluation service.
- Recent (within two years) English proficiency test score report. Required minimum test scores vary by graduate program.
- Copy of passport ID page.
* = Juris Doctor applications must be submitted through LSAC.
Additional graduate admissions requirements vary by program and are noted in the online application portal.
Students must also pay the $70 application and processing fee through their online application account.
Seat Deposit as Advance Payment
Please be aware that after a student is issued an F-1 student visa, he/she is required to submit a non-refundable seat deposit as advance payment, which will be applied to tuition and other fees for the first semester.
Application Deadlines
- For Spring semester (mid-January to mid-May): November 15
- For Summer term: March 15
- For Fall semester (mid-August through mid-December): June 15
For important semester dates and other university deadlines, please visit the Course Schedule page and view the semester calendar under the desired semester or term.
English Proficiency Requirements
Undergraduate students whose native language is not English can meet Washburn's English Proficiency Requirement in multiple ways.
International Student Viewbook
View the Washburn University International Programs Viewbook.
This helpful guide covers the following topics:
- Application Process
- Tuition & Fees
- Scholarships
- Academic Programs
- Student Life
For current F-1 students at Washburn:
Concurrent Enrollment Form – for students who are taking courses at WU and another U.S. university at the same time
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an immigration benefit for eligible F-1 students who are planning to participate in an off-campus internship. Both of the forms below are required to complete.
- CPT Information Form for F-1 Students and Potential Employers
- CPT Request Form for F-1 Students and WU Academic Department
International Mailing Form - for students who wish to have the Office of International Programs mail their diploma and/or transcript to their home country address by FedEx. The mailing fee is $60.
Health Insurance Waiver Request Form – for students who already have a health insurance policy equal to Washburn’s and want to apply for a waiver of the Washburn policy.
Non-Inclusion Waiver Form - for students who have completed some university credit in their home country but do not wish to transfer any of this credit to Washburn.
Off-Campus Employment Based on Severe Economic Hardship – for students experiencing financial difficulty due to circumstances beyond their control
Optional Practical Training (OPT) - Immigration benefit available to qualified F-1 students which allows them to gain practical experience in their field of study before (Pre-Completion OPT) or after (Post-Completion OPT) graduation.
- Optional Practical Training Instructions
- Post-Completion OPT Form for F-1 Students and Faculty Advisors
- Reporting Responsibilities While on Post-Completion OPT
Payment Options at Washburn - Please click on this link to learn more about payment options for tuition and on-campus housing, including more information about Flywire, for international bank/wire transfers.
Program Extension Request Form – for students who are requesting an extension of the end date of their current Form I-20
Reduced Course Load Request Form – for students requesting to enroll in less than a full-time course load during the current semester
Reinstatement – for students who have failed to maintain their F-1 status and want to apply to the US CIS to regain their F-1 status
Transfer Out Online Form – for current WU international students who wish to transfer out to another U.S. university. Please also submit a copy of your acceptance letter to the new university to the Office of International Programs.
International students who have completed college-level courses outside the United States may be requested to submit proof of accreditation by the Ministry of Education and/or provide an evaluation from an authorized international credential evaluation agency such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). For students who have completed a baccalaureate or associate with a similar duration as a domestic baccalaureate or associate degree from an accredited international institution; courses satisfactorily completed in the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics will be accepted towards credit in the appropriate general education distribution area.
Department chairs determine how major courses will transfer and transfer students must provide appropriate documentation (course description and course syllabus) to the chairperson to make an informed decision.
Apply Now
After you have read and understood the admission information and are ready to submit an application, you may apply online by choosing an application below. Application Deadlines: Fall (beginning mid-August) -- June 15
Summer (beginning end of May) -- April 1
Spring (beginning mid-January) -- November 15
GET IN TOUCH WITH International Student Services
Location
Plass Learning Resources Center
Room 220
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
international@washburn.edu
785.670.1051
