International Students & Scholars Affairs

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Non-Degree Enrollment for International StudentsA non-admitted international student (non-degree seeking student) at Western Oregon University (WOU) is a student who meets one of the following criteria:

• Student has enrolled in courses through the Division of Extended Programs (DEP)
• Student has been approved to take undergraduate or graduate courses for use at another institution

A non-admitted international student is required to abide by all the rules and regulations of the University as listed in the catalog.

Non-Degree international students are not formally admitted to the University, but may enroll in as many as 8 credits in Fall, Winter, and Spring, and up to 18 credits in Summer. Certain courses that require a prerequisite or formal University admission are not available to non-degree students.

How To Apply: Non-degree International Students

You should only apply for non-degree international enrollment if:

• You are NOT seeking a degree from WOU
• You have never attended WOU
• You plan to enroll in 8 or fewer credits per term at WOU
• You have permission from your current institution to enroll part-time at WOU

Enrollment Procedures for non-admitted (non-degree) international students:

1. Download. complete, and print the form: Petition to Enroll as a Non-admitted Student
2. Photocopy your passport ID page, visa stamp, I-94 card (both sides) and I-20
3. Submit a letter from your current International Student Advisor indicating that you are permitted to enroll part-time at WOU
4. Submit the completed form and the documents above by using one of the following methods:

• Mail to: International Students & Scholars Affairs, Western Oregon University,
  345 N. Monmouth Ave,
  Monmouth OR 97361
• Hand-deliver to: International Students & Scholars Affairs Office, located in Maaske Hall, campus map
• Fax to: 503-838-8338

For more information:
Contact the International Students & Scholars Affairs Office
Call: 503-838-8425; toll free number: 1-877-877-1593
or email: global@wou.edu

Contact

International Students and Scholars Affairs ph:503-838-8425 fax:503-838-8338 | or e-mail: global@wou.edu