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We know that going to school in a new country can be tricky. It might feel confusing or hard at first. At EWU, we get that and want to help! That’s why we made this FAQ page. It has answers to common questions that students from other countries often have. We want to make things simple and clear for you so that you feel sure and happy while you’re studying with us.

If you don’t see an answer to your question, you can use our contact form to get in touch with us.

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Prospective Student FAQs

Yes! International students are encouraged to participate in our new student orientation. They must also attend a mandatory international student orientation presented by our Global Office.

Admissions requirements for undergraduate international students can be found on the undergraduate international application page.

Admissions requirements for graduate international students vary and can be found on the graduate international application page.

The timeline to receive an admissions decision varies depending on when you apply. We strongly encourage students to apply as soon as possible to make for a seamless transition. Once we have all the necessary application materials, you will receive a decision between 3 to 5 business days.

Once you are admitted, make sure to:

  • Confirm your enrollment.
  • Pay the $275 confirmation fee.
  • Contact our SEVIS coordinator, Jamal Benhamou, at jbenhamou@ewu.edu.

For more step-by-step details, please see step 3 on this page.

We recommend that students be admitted at least 3 months before the start of their desired term. Visa timelines vary but often take 60 to 90 days.We strongly encourage students to apply as soon as possible for a seamless transition.

EWU has the lowest tuition of any four-year public university in Washington and is proud to offer a generous Global Resident Discount to qualifying international students. Visit our international tuition page for a breakdown of estimated education and living costs for international students.

International students have several options to help with financing their education.

  •  International undergraduate students can receive the Global Resident Discount if they choose EWU room and board upon confirming their enrollment. This discount reduces tuition by about $10,500 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate studies. Students must live in one of the EWU dorms and opt into the university meal plan (apartments and townhouses are excluded). See a breakdown of tuition rates and fees here.
  •  International students can apply to the general scholarship application, but they must complete both their admissions application and the general scholarship application by February 1 to be considered for potential scholarships.
  • We also encourage students to apply to external scholarships. Several options are available for students to review at the bottom of our international tuition page.

The live-on requirement only applies to new, first-year students. If you are not a new, first-year student you are not required to live on campus.