New International Student Visa Request Checklist

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Download a PDF of this CHECKLIST (Undergraduate admissions)

 

Student information

• Student Name
• Department/Program
• Dept Contact Name
• Preferred Delivery Method

Electronic Documentation

• WebISS record created and fully completed
• New Student Status Form completed by admitted students and received by OISS
  • Undergraduate Form: https://oiss.wustl.edu/new-undergrad-student-status-form/ – only for students who are currently in the U.S.
  • Graduate Form: https://oiss.wustl.edu/forms/New-Grad-Student-Status-Form/ – for all students

Physical Documentation

• • Application for Admission
  • Transcripts and/or Academic Records on which admission is based
  • Admit Letter
  • Completed DCOF showing funding for duration of program, if not fully funded – https://students.wustl.edu/new-international-students/
    • If student is fully funded for the duration of the program, this fact must be included in the award or admit letter.
    • If student has prepaid all funds in advance, then a letter from the department stating this is required.
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
    • Original TOEFL Score / TOEFL Search printout from https://acadinfo.wustl.edu/TOEFL/
    •  IELTS Score
  • Financial Documentation (see below)
    • Letter showing WashU funding, if applicable
    • Proof of Funds from Financial Institution
      • Personal funds and/or funds from a sponsor require a bank statement or signed bank letter on letterhead showing funds immediately available (less than 6 months old, in English)
    • Statement of Support from sponsor providing funding.
      • New Student Statement of Support Template located at https://students.wustl.edu/new-international-students/

   

  Required if Dependents Included:

  • Dependent biographical information in WebISS
  • Proof of dependent funding

PLEASE NOTE:

WebISS records are required for all international students, regardless of status and regardless of whether or not WashU will issue an I-20/DS-2019. Examples of non-WashU sponsored statuses include J-2, H-4, E-2, and Pending Permanent Residents.