International Student Services
Washburn Website: https://www.washburn.edu/academics/international-programs/international-students/index.html
Baili Zhang, Director of International Student Recruiting
Heidi Staerkel, Associate Director, International Student Services
Michala Stokes, International Student Advisor
Email: international@washburn.edu
International Students: Graduate Admission
Please contact the graduate program about requirements before completing the international student application process for university admission, which includes the following:
- A completed on-line Washburn University Graduate Application Form
- $70 (USD) non-refundable application fee.
- A balanced iBT TOEFL score of at least 80 or 6.5 on the IELTS with balanced sub-scores for students from non-English speaking countries. Please note that certain academic departments may have higher TOEFL/IELTS requirements.
- Completed and signed Financial Disclaimer form and original financial supporting documentation of the student’s/sponsor’s ability to finance studies while in the U.S.
- Official transcripts of completed secondary education and of any university-level course work evaluated by either Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). An official course-by-course report is required, and must be submitted to Washburn University Office of International Student Services directly.
Graduate Admission for Transferring International Students (from another U.S. University to Washburn)
In addition to the items mentioned above, graduate applicants applying to transfer to Washburn University from another U.S. university/college must submit the following:
- A copy of the I-20 form (pages 1 and 2) issued by the current school.
- A copy of the student’s current visa and passport ID page.
- Official transcripts of any university-level work, sent by the issuing university to Washburn University Office of International Student Services directly.