Oregon State University Online Application A Guide for International Students 2014

Oregon State University Online Application A Guide for International Students 2014

Welcome! In this guide you will find: Step-by-step instruction for navigating the website Page-by-page explanation of the online application Point-by-point of what to expect next in the application process For important Forms, Contact Information, and more, please see the Appendix

Navigating to the Application Step-by-step instruction for navigating the website

OSU Homepage: www.oregonstate.edu You can find information about OSU, our Academic Programs, and much more! Can t find something? Type a keyword in the Search bar! Click the drop-down arrow to select International Student to see information specific to you! Learn about OSU Visit our campus http://www.oregonstate.edu/

OSU Homepage: www.oregonstate.edu Click Apply Now to find our Online Application Apply Now Quick Tip: You can also search Undergraduate Application in the Search Bar http://www.oregonstate.edu/

Apply Now: Login First time users click here. Click this link if you have never created an application for OSU Been here before? Put your Login ID and PIN here Quick Tip: Your Login ID is created by you Your PIN is a 6-digit number created by you https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskalog.p_disploginnon

First time users Create your own Login ID. Create your own six-digit PIN Click Login Quick Tip: Write down your Login ID and PIN, and keep it in a safe place! You ll need this later. https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskalog.p_disploginnew?in_id=&cpbl=&newid=

Login: Select an Application Type Click Applications for International Students to see the online applications specific to you! International Students https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskalog.p_dispchoices

Applications for International Students Click Freshman Undergraduate if you are just starting college, or if you have some college credit already Click Transfer Undergraduate only if you know you meet the Transfer Student requirements. You can find the requirements here: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/ug-reqs Click Post Baccalaureate Studies or Graduate Studies only if you already have a four-year college degree https://adminfo.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/bwskalog.p_dispchoices#osumainintl

Online Application Page-by-page explanation of the online application

Select Application Term Here is where you can select which term you would like to attend OSU Quick Tip: Pay attention to the notes!

Select Application Term continued *= Required Click here to see your Admission Term options and select the term you would like to attend OSU When you are done selecting your term and filling in your full name, click Fill Out Application Quick Tip: Pay attention to the red asterisk. It means this information is required!

Application Checklist Think of this as Home Base! This is where you can track your progress It s okay to finish your application later. That s why you wrote down your Login ID and PIN When all the boxes are checked, then it s time to click Application is Complete

Name (Checklist item 1 of 11) Enter your Previous Last Name if you ve ever legally gone by a different name Click Continue to save your changes and move on to the next item on the Checklist Click Checklist to save your changes and go back to the Checklist Click Finish Later to save your changes and exit the application Click Return to checklist without saving changes if you don t want to save your work on this page

Current Address and Phone (Checklist item 2 of 11) Current Mailing Address is where OSU will sent important documents If you are in a country other than the US or Canada, put your phone number here

Permanent Address and Phone (Checklist item 3 of 11) Permanent Address and Phone may be different from Current Address and Phone Permanent Address should be in your home country Quick Tip: It s okay if your Permanent Address and your Current Address are the same!

Personal Information (Checklist item 4 of 11) Quick Tip: Add intladmit@oregonstate.edu to your address book, contact list, or Safe Senders List. That way important emails won t go to bulk or junk folders

Personal Information continued (Checklist item 4 of 11) Most of our communication is done through e-mail. Make sure your e-mail address is correct and check it often Select Non US Citizen here Quick Tip: Remember that fields not marked with a red asterisk (*) are not required. Example: If you don t have a U.S. Social Security Number, leave that field blank!

Planned Course of Study (Checklist item 5 of 11) Click here to see answers to some Frequently Asked Questions Click here to select your Planned Course of Study Quick Tip: B.S. means Bachelor of Science B.A. means Bachelor of Art B.F.A. means Bachelor of Fine Art

High School (Checklist item 6 of 11) Click Lookup High School Code only if you attended a High School in the US If you attended a High School outside the US, or you can t find your High School Code, just enter the information for your High School here

High School continued (Checklist item 6 of 11) If you ve attended more than one High School, put that information here We need to know what you have been doing between finishing High School and now Quick Tip: If you don t know the answer to something, it s okay to select No Response. Remember that required fields are always noted with a red asterisk (*)

High School Lookup Page (for US High Schools) If your High School was not in a State or Province, just select the Country Click here after you have selected your High School s State, Province, or Country

High School Lookup Page (for US High Schools) continued Select your High School City here Click List High Schools in selected City to see High Schools to choose from

High School Lookup Page (for US High Schools) continued Click here to select from the list of High Schools Quick Tip: If your High School is not listed, you can input your High School s information manually on the High School part of the Checklist By clicking this button, the High School information will automatically populate on the High School part of the Checklist

Previous College/University (Checklist item 7 of 11) This part of the application is a lot like the High School part of the application Click Lookup College Code if you don t know your College Code If you can t find your College Code, just enter the information for your College or University here

College Lookup Page If your College or University was not in a State or Province, just select the Country Click here after you have selected your College or University s State, Province, or Country

College Lookup Page continued Select your College or University s City here Click List Colleges in selected City to see Colleges to choose from

High School Lookup Page continued Click here to select from the list of Colleges and Universities Quick Tip: If your College is not listed, you can input your College or University s information manually on the College/University part of the Checklist By clicking this button, the College or University s information will automatically populate on the College/University part of the Checklist

Previous College/University continued (Checklist item 7 of 11) Quick Tip: If you don t know the answer to something, it s okay to leave that field blank. Remember that required fields are always noted with a red asterisk (*) If you have more than one degree from this school, put that information here If you re working on a degree right now, put that information here Click here if you ve attended more than one College or University

Test Scores (Checklist item 8 of 11) Quick Tip: If you are not planning on taking a language test before the term you re applying for begins, tell International Admissions: intladmit@oregonstate.edu Taking a test soon? Put that information here

Release Information (Checklist item 9 of 11) Quick Tip: If you forget to authorize someone to help you with your application, it s not too late! E-mail International Admissions to send you an Authorization Form If someone is helping you with your application besides a parent or legal guardian, put their information here. This includes Education Counselors

International Information (Checklist item 10 of 11) Quick Tip: Only spouses and children can be dependents Will you be bringing anyone with you?

International Information continued (Checklist item 10 of 11) Education Counselors: This page is how we track which students receive help from you Are you studying at a College or University right now? Put that information here Are you working with an Education Counselor? Put the organization name and contact name of your Education Counselor here Put the URN number for the Education Counselor organization here Quick Tip: OSU can t talk to your Education Counselor about your application unless you give us your approval

Interests (Checklist item 11 of 11) Tell us what you re interested in! There are lots of ways to get involved at OSU

Application Checklist All boxes are checked! Quick Tip: You re not done yet! Pay attention after you click Application is Complete for further instructions Click Application is Complete if you are done making changes Keep going!

Admissions Agreement Quick Tip: Your application will not be processed if you do not agree to the Admissions Agreement Click I agree to the terms only if you have read the Admissions Agreement and agree Keep going!

Application Fee Payment Quick Tip: Your application will not be processed if you do not pay the application fee Click Continue to pay the Application Fee Keep going!

Admissions Application Fees Payment Screen Quick Tip: Your application will not be processed if you do not pay the Application Fee Click Continue to pay the Application Fee using the credit card information you provided

Next Steps Point-by-point of what to expect next in the application process

Check your e-mail! You will receive an email from International Admissions with a list of documents we need from you Quick Tip: Check your e-mail often! The faster you respond, the faster your application will be processed

Application Checklist This is the list of documents we will need to complete your application! Most documents can be e-mailed to the International Admissions inbox: intladmit@oregonstate.edu Completed application English test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) Official transcripts from all schools attended Copy of your passport Current bank or sponsorship letter showing funds to cover the cost of one (1) year of study Certification of Finances form Health History Form & Proof of Immunization (Can be completed upon arrival at OSU)

How to send documents Most documents can be sent via e-mail intladmit@oregonstate.edu Attach your scanned documents to the e-mail in PDF or JPG format Official Transcripts can be sent via mail Office of International Admissions Oregon State University 1701 SW Western BLVD. Corvallis, OR 97333 USA Official Transcripts are stamped by the school, and sealed in stamped envelopes by the school Important: we must receive them in the sealed envelope Official TOEFL or IELTS scores can be sent electronically The ETS school code for Oregon State University is 4856

Example of how to send documents Your e-mail should look like this: To: intladmit@oregonstate.edu Subject: A preview of what s in the e-mail Documents are in PDF and JPG format in the attachments Your OSU Student ID number is 9 digits long, and usually begins with 932. Include this in all your e-mails so we know which application is yours! Make sure to include your name Tell us what to expect in the attachment. This helps us verify that we received everything Communication makes the application process go faster and smoother! International Admissions will be happy to let you know what else we need for your application to be complete

Application Status Want to check on your application? Follow these instructions! Quick Tip: E-mail questions to International Admissions: intladmit@oregonstate.edu Log in to your student account To confirm we have received your application and supporting documents, please self-monitor your application status online. Use the same Login ID and PIN that you originally created. View your application status Once you are logged in, you should see your application under Processed Applications. Click on your application and you will see a list of your required application documents. Some documents, such as Official Transcripts and Official Test Scores, may be submitted later, after an admission decision has been made. Make changes to your application If you wish to make changes to your application (example: defer to a future term, change your mailing address, or change your major) please submit an Admissions Application Change Form request. Approved changes will generally be reflected in your application summary within 7 to 10 days. Receive an admission decision Once all necessary documents and materials have been received, please allow 2-3 weeks for the admission decision to be made and indicated next to Application Status.

From all of us in International Admissions, we look forward to helping you on your path to OSU!

Appendix Admissions Application Change Form http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/main/admissions-application-change-form-1 Certification of Finances http://www.oregonstate.edu/admissions/sites/default/files/intl/into_osu_writable_cof_2014-15.pdf Health History Form and Proof of Immunization http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/new-international-students Contact International Admissions E-mail The best way to contact us is via e-mail. We check it often, and the appropriate person will respond as soon as possible! intladmit@oregonstate.edu Phone +1 541-737-5719 Fax +1 541-737-4220 Mail Office of International Admissions Oregon State University 1701 SW Western Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97333 USA