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.

International Students Admissions Process

See information about the admissions process to WashU for international students.
F-1 Student Employment & Training

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

The Office for International Students and Scholars invites all international students to our events.
Filing U.S. Taxes

OISE has partnered with Sprintax Tax Preparation for filing non-resident U.S. Income Tax returns.
OISS Advising Hours and Locations

See office locations, advising hours and how to register for appointments with the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS).

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Advising hours
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Office Location

Danforth Campus: Alumni House, 6510 Wallace Drive
Medical Campus: Mid-Campus Center, Suite 2043
Mailing Address

Office for International Students and Scholars
MSC 1083-101-128
Washington University
1 Brookings Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email

oiss@wustl.edu
Phone

314-935-5910
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OISS Winter Break Schedule

December 11, 2023

OISS will have limited availability between December 21, 2023 -January 5, 2024. During this period, OISS will only be available remotely and will not provide in-person services including walk-ins or […]
New OISS resources

April 19, 2021

Learn more about the movements for racial equality, access resources and learn what you can do to get involved.
OISS Message of Solidarity

March 23, 2021

OISS stands in support and solidarity with those who have been devastated by the recent racial violence against APIDA and other communities.

OISS New International Student Check-In Form

All new International Students must complete the Check-In Form below.
OPT Reporting and I-20 Request

This page is for F-1 International Students who have graduated from Washington University and have applied for OPT or STEM OPT.
OISS Travel Signature Request Form

At this time the OISS has limited ability to mail new I-20s with travel signatures.