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Oregon State UniversityOnline Application
A Guide for International Students2014
Welcome!
In this guide you will find:
• Step‐by‐step instruction for navigating the website• Page‐by‐page explanation of the online application• Point‐by‐point of what to expect next in the application process
For important Forms, Contact Information, and more, please see the Appendix
Navigating to the ApplicationStep‐by‐step instruction for navigating the website
OSU Homepage: www.oregonstate.edu
http://www.oregonstate.edu/
You can find information about OSU, our Academic Programs, and much more!
Can’t find something? Type a keyword in the Search bar!
Visit our campus
Learn about OSU
Click the drop‐down arrow to select International Student to see information specific to you!
OSU Homepage: www.oregonstate.edu
Click Apply Now to find our Online Application
Apply Now
http://www.oregonstate.edu/
Quick Tip:You can also search “Undergraduate Application” in the Search Bar
Determine Your Student Type
On this page you can:• Determine your student type
• Undergraduate First‐Year Transfer Post‐Baccalaureate
• Graduate• Non‐Degree
• Find the definition for each type
Click here to begin an undergraduate
student application
Click here to visit the International
Admissions website
International Student Application
Click here to begin the application!
Please let us know if you are a US
citizen but would still like to apply for
an INTO OSU English language
program!
Application URL: https://intlapps.oregonstate.edu/
Click here to begin! Contact the Office of International Admissions if you have questions while completing the application
Before you start the application . . .
It is very important to read through the information above to make the application process easier.
Direct Graduate Students• You must apply through the Graduate School• Contact them at [email protected]
Apply Now: Login
Login here if you have already registered
New users register here!
Click here if you forgot your password Type the letters
and numbers you see in the image
Quick Tip:• Make sure your email address is
valid and that you check it often• Write down your password in a
safe place
First Time Users: Login
https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
After you have registered as a new applicant, you will receive the message above. Please check your email inbox and click
the URL in the email to activate your account.
Quick Tip:Be sure to check your junk folder if you cannot find the email from INTO OSU in your main inbox!
Next Step:• The URL in your email will
take you to the application login page
• Type in your email address and password, then click “Sign In”
Online ApplicationPage‐by‐page explanation of the online application
Getting Started: Online Application
There are 6 steps to complete the online application. You can always see which
step you are on by viewing the application map at the top of each page.
Quick Tip:You can jump to different steps by clicking on the step number at the top of each page!
Click here to begin!
Step 1: Enter Student Information
Use the drop down calendar to find your birthdate or enter it by: Month/Day/Year
• Please let us know if you are working with an Educational Counselor/Agency.
• If you are working with an Educational Counselor/Agency you will need to provide either the name or Agency URN.
Quick Tip:• You must fill in all boxes that
have a red asterisk *
Step 1: Enter Student Information
If you are currently living or studying in the US, we will need a copy of your VISA
and current I‐20.
If you cannot find your country of birth, citizenship, or nationality, please email
International Admissions: [email protected]
*= Required
Step 1: Enter Student Information
We will mail documents to this address
If the you do not live at the mailing address listed above,
please write the correct contact person and contact information (Educational Counselor, Agency,
family member, friend)
Important Note: You cannot use a PO Box for your home country address
• You must enter a permanent address located in your home country.
• We will not mail anything to this address unless you click the box below.
Step 1: Enter Student Information
Please enter emergency contact information in case we need to contact a
relative or friend on your behalf. You can save your information at any time and return to your
application later
Click Save & Proceed to continue on to Step 2!
Quick Tip:Make sure all address information is correct and up‐to‐date!
Step 2: Determine Study Plan
This is where you choose your program!
English Programs include:• Academic English• College Year Abroad• General English
Academic Programs include:• Graduate Pathway• Study Abroad with English• Undergraduate Degree• Undergraduate Pathway
Quick Tip:You can combine both an Academic Program and an English Program!
Oregon State University is on a quarterly system. We do not have semesters. We have 3 terms per academic year with the option to take courses in the summer.
Term StartSummer JuneFall SeptemberWinter December/JanuarySpring March
Step 2: Determine Study Plan
Quick Tip:You can still apply to OSU even if you do not have English Proficiency Scores! Just skip this section and continue on with the application process.
Click here if you have additional scores you would like to submit
Step 2: Determine Study Plan
Upload all score sheets here
• You can add additional English language qualifications here.
• Skip this step if you do not have any.Quick Tip:
Make sure all documents you upload are clear and easy to read!
Step 3: Select Study Plan
Please make sure you read the start dates carefully before selecting your study plan
Contact us with any questions regarding your proposed study plans
Step 4: Enter Educational History
Quick Tip:For Secondary (high school) transcripts, you must send grades 9 through 12 even if grade 9 was completed at a different school
Please add all secondary and post‐secondary schools, colleges or
universities you have attended or will attend before coming to OSU!
Step 4: Enter Educational History
• If you have additional exams/qualifications, please add them here.
• It is okay if you do not have any!
Upload all transcripts and extra documents here!
Important Notes:• Please upload documents in PDF format
if possible!• Upload each file separately –
(ex: keep transcripts from the same school in one PDF document)
Step 5: Choose Student Services
All housing information can be found at our website:
http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/
Be sure to read through the
information carefully!
Specific housing and travel questions can be sent to
Specific questions and health‐related documents can be sent to [email protected]
Step 6: Review & Submit
Quick Tip:You’re not done yet! Review your application here.You can make changes to any information entered before submitting your completed application for review.
To edit or change information, click the blue “Edit” link. If you have any problems or concerns about
your online application, please email us directly at [email protected]
Step 6: Review & Submit
This is where you can upload any of the following documents:
• Bank Statement• Affidavit of Support• Parent Release Form for student under 18• Sponsorship Letter (Financial Guarantee)• Miscellaneous documents
Quick Tip:• Please upload documents in PDF
format if possible!• Upload each file separately! (ex:
transcripts from the same school should all be uploaded together in one document)
If you are under 18 years old, you will need to complete the
Parent Release Form
For a general list of documents required for each program, please
click here
Step 6: Review & Submit
Note to Educational Counselors:This page is how we track which students receive help from you
Quick Tip:OSU can’t talk to your Educational Counselor, relative, or friend about your application unless you give us your approval!
Please read all important information!
Step 6: Review & Submit
Important Note:If you have applied with an affiliated Educational Counselor or Agency the fee is not required.
Click here when you have completed your online application
Submitting Your Payment – Direct Admission Only
Note:• To submit your completed
application, you must pay the application fee!
• If you do not have a credit or visa card, ask a relative or friend if they have one.
This is the number found on your card
This name must match the full name written on the card
Make sure you enter a valid email to receive a
receipt. Save your receipt!
Check your email account to make sure the payment went through. Check your junk mail folder if the email
is not in your inbox
Next StepsPoint‐by‐point of what to expect next in the application process
Check your e‐mail!
Quick Tip:Check your email often! The faster you respond, the faster your application will be processed
You will receive an email from International Admissions to follow up on your submitted application
Application Checklist
Completed application
English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
Transcripts from all schools attended in English and native language
Copy of your passport
Current bank or a sponsorship letter showing funds to cover the cost of one (1) year of study
Affidavit of Support
Health History Form & Proof of Immunization (Can be completed upon arrival at OSU)
This is the list of documents we will need to complete your application! Most documents can be emailed to the International Admissions inbox: [email protected]
How to Send Documents
Most documents can be sent via email
[email protected] your scanned
documents to the email in PDF format
Official Transcripts can be sent via mail
Office of International Admissions
Oregon State University1701 SW Western BLVD.Corvallis, OR 97333 USA
Official Transcripts are stamped by the school, and sealed in stamped envelopes
by the schoolImportant: we must receive them in the sealed envelope
Official TOEFL or IELTS
scores can be sent electronically
The ETS school code for Oregon State University
is 4856
Example of how to send documentsYour email should look like this:
Subject: A preview of what’s in the email
Documents are in PDF and JPG format in the attachments
Your OSU Student ID number is 9 digits long, and usually begins with 932. Include this in all your emails so we know which application is yours!
Make sure to include your name
Tell us what to expect in the attachment. This helps us verify that we received everything
Communication makes the application process go faster and smoother! International Admissions will be happy to let you know what else we need for your application to be complete
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email OSU International Admissions for the following questions:‐ To check on your application status‐ To make changes to your application (defer to a future term, change your mailing address, or change your major)
‐ If you have any questions or doubts about your application
When do I receive an admission decision?
After we receive your completed application with all necessary documents, it can take up to 10 business days for an admission decision to be made.
Click here at the top of the application page to view
Frequently Asked Questions
From all of us in International Admissions, we look forward to helping you on your path to OSU!
Appendix
• Affidavit of Support– http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/sites/default/files/intl/into_osu_writable_cof_2014‐15.pdf
• Health History Form and Proof of Immunization– http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/new‐international‐students
• Contact International Admissions– Email
The best way to contact us is via email. We check it often, and the appropriate person will respond as soon as possible! [email protected]
– Phone +1 541‐737‐5719
– Fax +1 541‐737‐4220
– MailOffice of International AdmissionsOregon State University1701 SW Western Blvd.Corvallis, OR 97333 USA