Student Success

Being the Best Student You Can Be

Students have different goals and different objectives for their WashU career, and the school is committed to helping each student reach their personal benchmarks. Explore resources, study opportunities outside the classroom, and academic jobs to be the best you can.

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A special office is dedicated to ensuring international students success at WashU with a variety of resources just for you.

Office of International Students and Scholars

The OISS has so many resources to explore with dedicated staff to help you along as you live and learn in the U.S.

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English Proficiency Certification for Visa Purposes

This information is intended to assist admitting departments with questions surrounding certification of English proficiency.

F-1 Student Employment & Training

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

Financial Aid for International Students

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

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.

Foreign National Payroll Process at WashU

Learn about the specific payroll requirements that apply to recipients of funds from WashU.

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Associated Departments

  • Office for International Students and Scholars

    The OISS enables international students and scholars to thrive academically and socially.

  • Residential Life

    We seek to provide a safe environment that encourages learning and personal growth in an inclusive community that empowers and challenges our residents.

  • WashU Cares

    WashU Cares assists the university in handling situations involving the safety and well-being of Danforth Campus students.

  • Office of Scholar Programs

    The Office of Scholar Programs houses the staff and scholars of the university’s premiere, merit-based scholar programs.