We know that going to school in a new country can be tricky. It might feel confusing or hard at first. At 51福利社, we get that and want to help! That’s why we made this FAQ page. It has answers to common questions that students from other countries often have. We want to make things simple and clear for you so that you feel sure and happy while you’re studying with us.
If you don’t see an answer to the question you can use our contact form to ask your question.
The international student application fee is听$65 USD. You will be directed to a payment screen at the end of your application where you can pay with听MasterCard,听Visa听or an electronic check. Please let us know if you have any trouble paying your application fee. Email听international@ewu.edu or call听509.359.2397.
| Student Type | Grade Requirement | Transcripts Needed |
| Freshman (first year student, just finished high school) | You must show that you graduated from high school or secondary school with the equivalent of a "C" grade (2.0) or higher. | You must provide original, official transcripts for all high school, college, and university coursework from both inside and outside of the U.S. |
| Transfer student with less than 40 credits | You must show a GPA equivalent to "C" grade (2.0) or higher in all previous college or university coursework. | You must provide original, official transcripts for all high school, college, and university coursework from both inside and outside of the U.S. |
| Transfer student with more than 40 credits | You must show a GPA equivalent to "C" grade (2.0) or higher in all previous college or university coursework. | You must provide original, official transcripts for all college and university coursework from both inside and outside of the U.S. |
To show you meet the grade requirements, you must provide original, official transcripts for all college and university, and secondary-level (high school) coursework from both inside and outside of the U.S.听All听foreign transcripts you intend to submit must go through evaluation from the听 and sent electronically to 51福利社. You can order an evaluation from any NACES member but students who order through听听or听听will get a discount when completing their order.
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51福利社
Office of Admissions
304 Sutton Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
If English is not your native language, you must meet English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
Australia, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Ghana, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Yes, there is a required International Student Orientation.
All incoming international students who arrived after Spring quarter must attend the Fall Quarter orientation. It is a 2-hour meeting that takes place on the Monday before classes from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. It is held on the Cheney 51福利社 campus. All students with J and F visas are required to attend the orientation session for federal compliance.
When you鈥檝e completed the steps for applying to 51福利社, follow the steps below to ensure a smooth U.S. visa application process.
Visa Requirements
Most cell phone companies have alternatives for new students who don鈥檛 have a听Social Security Number (SSN).
Not all students qualify for an SSN because they are only issued to international students who have been offered on-campus employment or are authorized for off-campus employment. The U.S. government will not issue a SSN for non-work purposes like cell phone purchases.
Students may apply for a Washington State ID after finding a place to live in Cheney. For more details and instructions, visit the 听information page.
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