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Apply for Housing: Incoming First-Year Students
See the process to apply for WashU housing as a first-year or transfer student.
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Apply for OPT
Post-Completion OPT Application Step-by-Step Process Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment authorization allowing F-1 students the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study. Pre-completion OPT […]
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Apply for TRIO
Complete the TRIO application to be considered for selection.
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Apply for TRIO Supplemental Grant Aid
When the application cycle is open, TRIO Scholars can apply for funding to assist with the cost of supplies, lab fees or extenuating circumstances.
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Apply to Work With Campus Life
A variety of student positions are available in Campus Life including staffing the Fun Room, assisting with events and more!
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Art Prom
Each spring, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts hosts a creative “formal” dance.
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Arts & Sciences
Arts & Sciences is the heart of Washington University and comprises the core disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
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Arts & Sciences Tech Support Desk
Arts & Sciences Computing provides flexible technology facilities and services to A&S faculty, staff and students.
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Asian, Pacific-Islander, Desi, and/or Asian-American (APIDA) Recognition Ceremony
The APIDA Recognition Ceremony, held each May, recognizes all graduating students that identify as Asian, Pacific-Islander, Desi, and/or Asian-American.
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ASK AN ADVISOR: Do I need to tell my OISS Advisor if I got an internship?
12/03/2021 Written By: Jeanne Pizarro, International Student & Scholar Advisor, DSO/ARO Yes! International students must work with their OISS Advisor in order to apply for work authorization so that they […]
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Ask an Advisor: Do I need a job offer before applying for OPT?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an F-1 work benefit that authorizes students to work in the U.S. for up to 12-months to gain practical work experience in their field of study.
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Ask An Advisor: Filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student
Question: What do I need to know about filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student? Answer: One of the most common questions OISS Advisors are asked at this time of […]
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Ask an Advisor: Graduating and Applying for OPT
02/19/2021, written by Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor: Learn about applying for OTP at Wash U.
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Ask an Advisor: Hiking Spots Around St. Louis
Written by: Claire Seely, International Student and Scholar Advisor Date: 04/23/2021 Question: What Are Some of the Best Hiking Spots Around St. Louis?