Please read this information as a guide to help you with your studies and maintain a valid immigration status. The information below may not apply to international students at all campuses.
Contents
- Need to complete an off-campus internship? Apply for CPT!
- International Students’ Council
- Your country’s flag pin for graduation
- VITA tax workshop March 25
- Tax time! Sprintax software and workshops available
- Need to complete an off-campus internship? Apply for CPT!
Are you in an academic program that requires you to complete off-campus internships?
Then speak to an international student advisor about CPT (Curricular Practical Training). This is the off-campus work authorization for curricular-related internships. We highly recommend you apply for this government authorization whether the internship is paid or unpaid.
Although CPT is reviewed and approved by ISSS, it is a technical application, so we recommend applying early.
If you are thinking about applying for internships but are not sure if you are eligible for CPT, please speak with your academic advisor AND an international student advisor before you begin applying. This will help save you time.
- International Students’ Council
The International Students’ Council (ISC) is one of ASWSU’s largest committees and is the official voice of Washington State University’s international student population. The ISC hosts several events throughout the year to promote cultural exchange on campus and in the Pullman community.
Visit the ISC’s web page for more information and to reach out.
- Your country’s flag pin for graduation
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! In connection with the Graduation Celebration, IP-International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is offering a graduation flag pin to all international students expected to graduate this spring and who complete a Program Completion eform in myPassport by April 5. The flag on the pin will be that of your home country.
Pullman campus students must pick up their pin at Bryan Hall 206 by no later than 4 p.m. each day between April 22-26. Students outside Pullman will receive their pins by mail if they provide a mailing address. Email our office with any questions.
- VITA tax workshop March 25
If you have general tax questions about filing your own taxes, the WSU Department of Accounting will be hosting a VITA workshop for 2023 tax returns on Monday, March 25, between 4:30 and 6 p.m. in Bryan Hall 206. Please bring your own computer for the session as well.
If you can’t attend in person, you may also join over Zoom.
- Tax time! Sprintax software and workshops available
ISSS offers free access to tax preparation software called Sprintax, which is specifically designed for international students and scholars. The deadline for filing 2023 taxes is Monday, April 15.
To get Sprintax, log into myPassport and select ‘Tax Software,’ then fill out the form to request access. A unique verification code will be emailed to you at your WSU email within three business days.
Did you have NO income in 2023?
International students and scholars who did not receive U.S.-based income must still file tax Form 8843 and Sprintax can assist you with that. Just log into myPassport. and select ‘Tax Software’ to fill out the form to request access to Sprintax. A unique verification code will be emailed to you at your WSU email within three business days.
You will need to print and mail your completed Form 8843 to Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Center, Austin, TX 73301-0215
Did you have income in 2023?
International students/scholars employed at WSU in 2023 will receive a report of wage earnings called Form W-2 from the Payroll Services Office. Students should use this form to complete and submit their tax return.
- Did you receive a scholarship for room and board or are you using a tax treaty benefit? This means you will receive Form 1042-S. The Payroll Services Office must issue Form 1042-S no later than March 15 and it will be mailed to the address you provided in myWSU. IMPORTANT: You must wait until you receive Form 1042-S to file your taxes.
Sprintax webinars to prepare for your tax filing!
Tax questions? Sprintax offers YouTube videos, a blog, and tax webinars (listed below).
Upcoming webinar dates, times, and registration links
- Wednesday, March 27 | 10-11 a.m. PDT | Register for the March 27 webinar here
- Thursday, April 4 | Noon-1 p.m. PDT | Register for the April 4 webinar here
- Wednesday, April 10 | 9-10 a.m. PDT | Register for the April 10 webinar here
Find additional tax information.
Important: ISSS may not provide tax advice or information about tax treaties. Please consult a tax expert or use the chat function with Sprintax.
If you have any questions about the above announcement, please contact International Student and Scholar Services.
- WSU Pullman students contact +1 509-335-4508 or ip.intlservices@wsu.edu
- WSU Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver students contact Nitivia Jones at nitivia.jones@wsu.edu