Office for International Students and Scholars

Diversity and Inclusion

In order to ensure the health and safety of our students, the Office for International Students and Scholar (OISS) provides virtual and in-person services. Visit our OISS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions page to read more about how OISS is supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome, international students!

The OISS is here to support international students during their time at Washington University in St. Louis. Our services include immigration advising, orientation to the WashU and St. Louis communities, and other programs to help students thrive academically and socially and engage them in U.S. life and culture. This website has information and resources for international students enrolled in full-time in degree programs at WashU, international exchange students, and international alumni.

International Scholars: The OISS also supports international scholars, including faculty members, research associates, postdoctoral research fellows, visiting scholars or physicians. If you are an international scholar, please visit our OISS International Scholars website.

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F-1 STEM OPT Extension Sponsored by WashU

Learn about the 24-month STEM OPT Extension for for F-1 international students with STEM degrees working on their 12-months post-completion OPT.

F-1 Student Employment & Training

The types of employment for which F-1 students may be eligible depend on each student’s individual circumstances.

Foreign National Information System Instructions

A key part of the foreign national payroll process is submitting data via the secure Foreign National Information System (FNIS) website.

Foreign National Payroll Process at WashU

Learn about the specific payroll requirements that apply to recipients of funds from WashU.

Immigration and Visa Updates

OISS provides the latest USCIS updates affecting WashU's international students and scholars.

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Work Authorization Documents

In order to work in the U.S., you must be able to provide proof of your work eligibility.

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