Incoming Students - Summer

Congratulations on your acceptance to Washington State University! The staff of Global Services wants to welcome you and looks forward to assisting you during your educational experience at the University. We value your contribution to the campus community, as we will learn from each other by sharing ideas and cultural heritage. We encourage you to seek out opportunities to learn about the U.S. culture as well as teaching others about your background and society.

Summer Arrival

WSU Summer Session consists of three blocks:
Summer Session 2012 Dates:

Block A: May 7-June 15, 2012 (6 weeks)
Block B: June 4-July 27, 2012 (8 weeks)
Block C: June 18-July 27, 2012 (6 weeks)

Visit the Summer Session Frequently Asked Questions

Immigration Check-in

All international students who are issued an I-20 from WSU with summer start dates must complete the immigration check-in during one of the sessions below.

Block A: May 9, 2012, 3:00 pm @ Bryan Hall 116
Block B: June 6, 2012, 3:00 pm @ Bryan Hall 116
Block C: June 20, 2012, 3:00 pm @ Bryan Hall 116

Documents to bring:

• Valid passport
• F-1 visa
• I-94 card
• WSU I-20 (if applicable)
• Previous I-20 (transfer students)

You must attend the session that corresponds with your arrival (Block A, B or C). If you are unable to attend the above session, please report to Global Services with all immigration documents at Bryan Hall 108 upon your arrival.

International Student Orientation

All summer arriving, new international students are required to attend Fall Orientation.  Please use this link for more information: International Fall Orientation

Transfer Students

If you are a transfer student, please see the transfer students web page.

Registration for Classes

All degree-seeking undergraduate students are required to meet with an academic advisor from Center for Advising and Career Development before registering for classes.

For more information, go to CACD or call 509-335-6000.

Minimum Enrollment Requirement

International students who begin their program in the summer session must enroll for minimum credit hours to maintain lawful status. Students may combine credits taken during different sessions (Block A-C) to meet the minimum credit requirement.

Summer-arrival Undergraduate students:
Minimum 6 semester credits

Summer-arrival Graduate students:
Minimum 3 semester credits

Cancel/Defer Attendance

If you have decided not to attend the summer session, please notify Global Services at oiss@wsu.edu. If you plan to defer attendance and start your program in the fall semester, Global Services will update your immigration record and issue you a new I-20.

Page Updated: February 15, 2012