International Student Info

Welcome International Students

As the most diverse WSU campus, WSU Tri-Cities is proud to welcome international students from around the world into our Cougar family. Whether you are a current, new, or prospective international student, we are here to support you while you study and live in the United States.

All students are encouraged to participate in the Cultural Learning Partners program, where students are partnered with a local American family, and engage with the International Student Ambassadors, who are a peer resource for international students on campus.

Welcome to WSU Tri-Cities and Go Cougs!

International Student Ambassador group photo

Established in Fall 2018, the International Student Ambassadors team at is made up of current international graduate and undergraduate students. Through an application process, students are selected to serve as ambassadors for WSU Tri-Cities prospective, new, and current international students. In their role, ambassadors will develop professionally by responding to student inquiries, assisting at orientations and events, and serving as peer mentors for new students.

Contact

Connect with an International Student Ambassador by emailing tricities.international@wsu.edu with your questions about living in the Tri-Cities, getting involved on campus, and more.

International Student Resources

Review this important information for international students at WSU Tri-Cities.

Orientation

Before new students arrive to campus, they will be contacted by the International Student Coordinator with information about the new international student orientation. Orientation will be held at WSU Tri-Cities the week before the semester begins. Please plan to arrive around one week before the start of the semester.

All new international students are required to attend orientation. If you cannot attend orientation, please notify the International Student Coordinator to plan a make-up orientation session.

At orientation students will:

  • Complete an immigration check-in process
  • Meet with an advisor and enroll in courses
  • Tour campus
  • Get a Cougar Card student ID
  • Attend sessions to learn about campus and community resources
  • Meet other WSU Tri-Cities students
  • Arrange shopping trips
  • Plus other fun and educational activities to help you prepare for studying in the U.S.

Undergraduate international students are also strongly encouraged to attend New Coug Orientation, which is the new student orientation for all WSU Tri-Cities students.

Airport Information

Students who are flying into the United States should fly into the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) located in Pasco, WA. This is the closest airport to campus. Please share your flight information with the International Student Coordinator, who will arrange for your free airport pick-up.