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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Programs and Resources for First Year Students
First year students have a home base at the office Student Transitions & Family Programs. Check out everything that's waiting for you!
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Academic Programs from The Learning Center
The Learning Center provides mentoring and other programs that increase your chances of academic success.
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The Writing Center
The Writing Center and The Speaking Studio provide free, one-on-one tutoring for any writing or public speaking project.
Featured Department
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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for graduate and professional students
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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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Graduate School Academic Forms
All Graduate School academic forms in one place.
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Graduate School Dissertation and Thesis Guides
See guides pertinent to The Graduate School at WashU, including dissertation and thesis guides.
Maintenance of J-1 Student Status
Learn how to maintain your J-1 student visa status while an international student at WashU.
New International Graduate Student Status Form
The purpose of this form is to confirm your current visa status in the U.S. and your current or previous affiliation with Washington University, if applicable. If you are currently […]
New International Undergraduate Student Status Form
This form is required of all new international undergraduate students who are in the US at the time of admission. Please complete as soon as possible after admission to Washington University, […]
Obtaining a Visa
Obtaining or renewing your visa is a key component of your successful stay in the U.S.
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).
OISS Events and Workshops
The Office for International Students and Scholars invites all international students to our events.
OPT Administrative Fee
An OPT administration fee of $150 is required before a student can apply for post-completion OPT or STEM OPT. Please note no fee is required for pre-completion.
Orientation Programs for International Students
Orientation programs at WashU provide information and experiences that will help to ease your transition.
Associated Departments
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Office for International Students and Scholars
The OISS enables international students and scholars to thrive academically and socially.
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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.
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WashU Cares
WashU Cares assists the university in handling situations involving the safety and well-being of Danforth Campus students.
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Office of Scholar Programs
The Office of Scholar Programs houses the staff and scholars of the university’s premiere, merit-based scholar programs.