Office for International Students and Scholars

Diversity and Inclusion

In order to ensure the health and safety of our students, the Office for International Students and Scholar (OISS) provides virtual and in-person services. Visit our OISS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions page to read more about how OISS is supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome, international students!

The OISS is here to support international students during their time at Washington University in St. Louis. Our services include immigration advising, orientation to the WashU and St. Louis communities, and other programs to help students thrive academically and socially and engage them in U.S. life and culture. This website has information and resources for international students enrolled in full-time in degree programs at WashU, international exchange students, and international alumni.

International Scholars: The OISS also supports international scholars, including faculty members, research associates, postdoctoral research fellows, visiting scholars or physicians. If you are an international scholar, please visit our OISS International Scholars website.

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Everyday Living

Get tips about banking, restaurants and other parts of daily life in the St. Louis area.

F-1 STEM OPT Extension Sponsored by WashU

Learn about the 24-month STEM OPT Extension for for F-1 international students with STEM degrees working on their 12-months post-completion OPT.

F-1 Student Employment & Training

The types of employment for which F-1 students may be eligible depend on each student’s individual circumstances.

Fighting Racism and Discrimination FAQ

OISS responds to concerns we have heard from international students and scholars and encourages everyone to engage in the conversation about racial justice.

Filing U.S. Taxes

OISS has partnered with Sprintax Tax Preparation for filing non-resident U.S. Income Tax returns.

Financial Aid for International Students

The Office for International Students and Scholars processes financial aid applications for current undergraduate international students.

First Year International (FYI) Orientation Leader Application Process

Application due date: January 24, 2020. In late January or early February, applicants will be scheduled for a 15-20 minute interview. All FYI International Orientation Leaders will be chosen by […]

Foreign National Information System Instructions

A key part of the foreign national payroll process is submitting data via the secure Foreign National Information System (FNIS) website.