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Guide to Enrolling at OSU For International Students

Once you have been admitted to Oregon State, we will send you a letter of acceptance and our "Welcome" brochure in the mail within 2-4 weeks. During this time, and leading up to your arrival, we will continue to work with you to make sure your transition to life in the U.S. and at OSU is successful.

1. Obtain Your Student Visa

• List of US Embassies and Consulates Overseas
• http://usembassy.state.gov/

2. Consider Your Housing Options

• On-Campus Housing - requires an early application
• http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/
• Off-Campus Housing - can be further explored after you arrive in Corvallis
• http://www.gazettetimes.com/admarket/rentals/
• 3-Day Homestay with a Corvallis Family

• http://oregonstate.edu/international/atosu/students/new#TemporaryHousing

3. Schedule Your Travel

• What to expect at a US airport / US customs
• http://educationusa.state.gov/predeparture/travel/customs.htm
• Reaching Corvallis via Portland
• http://www.hutshuttle.com

4. Learn about OSU’s International Student Health Insurance Requirements

• http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/insurance/international

5. Complete the Health History and Immunization Record.  Submit to Student Health Services after
your arrival to OSU.

• http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/patient-info/forms
• http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/system/files/Microsoft_Word_-_4pg_INTL_hhx_2008.pdf

6. Confirm Acceptance of Scholarship or Assistantship, if offered. Contact the individual or
department that notified you of your scholarship or graduate assistantship.

7. Submit your Intent to Attend OSU and New International Student Orientation RSVP form
electronically.

• Additional information will be provided with your letter of acceptance.

8. Begin Classes!