A brief overview of important tasks for you to complete the summer before you arrive and a summary of resources and services we offer to support you

Quick links

Use these quick links to move throughout this guide.

Visa & immigration documents
Housing
Preparing to study at WashU
Arrival & orientation
Establish access at WashU
Health & well-being
Packing list
Important contacts

Offices & contacts supporting exchange students

Several offices across the university support international students through services, programming and community building. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these offices.

Office of International Students & Scholars

The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides immigration advising and orientation sessions to ensure WashU students are informed and educated on the regulations impacting their visa status.

Email OISS

Office for International Student Engagement (OISE)

We support our international students through programming, advocacy and cultural enrichment

Academic division contacts

Each academic division has an exchange advisor to support you during your time at WashU.