为什么W&J?
的 Office of Global Education welcomes exchange students from around the world to our historic campus nestled in the city of 华盛顿, 宾西法尼亚. Students who choose to study at W&J are able to participate in a quintessential American college experience that is rooted in a liberal arts education. Students who study with us, even if just for one semester, are able to join the College’s sports teams, 学术组织, 还有社交俱乐部. Students can take courses from a variety of subjects and are invited to share their perspectives with their classmates. Students may only be a part of our on-campus community for a short time, but they will forever be a W&J President in the eyes of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of our institution
在W&J, international students can expect a high level of support from our office along with the rest of the W&J社区. Our office prides itself on cultivating a community of care. We invite students to both on- and off- campus events and excursions throughout the semester.
可用的资源
的re are many resources available to exchange students on our campus:
(Learn more about these resources under “学者")
- Access to free laundry and printing
- Priority course registration
- 60+ student-lead organizations
- Free peer tutoring across several subjects
- Average class size is fewer than 20 students
- 60多个研究领域
- Free transportation to campus from PIT airport on arrival days for new students
- Guaranteed on-campus housing
- Free access to recreational facilities on campus
- Linen service provided to incoming international students (for a fee)
Take a quick glance at the 在W .学习的好处&J!
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申请过程
Please contact your home institution’s international office or studyabroad@dcless.net for application instructions!
Application Submission Deadlines
| Applicants for the 秋季学期 | Applicants for the 春季学期 |
|---|---|
| Nomination deadline: March 1st | Nomination deadline: October 1st |
| Application deadline: March 15th | Application Deadline: October 15th |
学者
信用体系
在W&J, students will typically take four courses. Full time is considered to be 12 academic credits. 然而，在W&J it is normal for students to enroll in four courses or 16 academic credits per semester.
注意: As an F-1 student, you must be enrolled in 12 academic credits to maintain your status.
取向
| 秋季学期 | 春季学期 |
|---|---|
| Fall semester begins in late August and concludes in mid-December. | Spring semester begins in late January and concludes mid-May. |
For specific dates for a future semester, please email studyabroad@dcless.net.
All international students will attend our mandatory orientation program. 取向 precedes each academic term and will help you start out on the right foot. During our orientation program, students will learn about various resources on campus from different departments across the College. Students will meet with 校园 & 公共安全, Health and Counseling Services, various members of 学生生活, 还有很多其他的! Students will also have a session with our office, where we will provide guidance to maintaining their F-1 status. (View our handout on maintaining F-1 status below).
的 goal of orientation is for students to feel familiar with campus and the College’s various resources. Our orientation also wants students to become familiar of the 华盛顿 area. In past orientation programs, we have taken a visit to the Historic Bradford House, 迷你高尔夫了, 打保龄球, and have done “Taste of 华盛顿 Tours,” in which students get to taste foods from local eateries, all at no cost to the students.
注意: Students will also learn the "must-knows" for living on campus with the help of our student Global Ambassadors. Incoming exchange students will first meet the Global Ambassadors when they arrive at the airport. Our Ambassadors will be there to meet them in baggage claim and then bring them back to campus. Our Global Ambassadors will give students a tour of campus, talk to them about the different dining options, answer questions about student experience, 最重要的是, are a friendly face to our exchange students.
Academic and Cultural 支持
W的所有学生&J College have access to academic support and advising. W&J College is committed to the academic success of every student for their duration of study at the College. W&J学院还提供一项 variety of academic support services. Students have free access to a 同伴辅助学习 程序中, 写作中心, Center for Professional Pathways，det365app的 Student Health and Counseling Center.
的 Office of Global Education is happy to provide students with academic, 文化, and social support at every step of their journey as a W&我的学生. Students can expect to hear from our office throughout the semester with friendly messages about 文化 events, scheduling regular check-ins, and reminders regarding their status as an F-1 student.
As an international student, you are required to be enrolled in our insurance plan, currently offered through CISI. Students will typically be billed during the fall semester for the entire year. 的 plan costs approximately $115 per month. Insurance provider, plan and costs are subject to change. Please feel free to email studyabroad@dcless.net with questions or for a copy of the current brochure.
越来越复杂的
华盛顿 & det365app is a great institution for students that want to get involved with others. W&J有60+ student clubs and organizations, some of which include: Asian Culture Association, 舞蹈团队, 绿色俱乐部, 模拟联合国, 甚至是星球大战俱乐部! 的re is something for everyone at W&J.
While student organizations host events for their members, various offices across the College also host events open for students to attend. 的se types of events include movie screenings, crafting events, and themed parties. 在过去, Office of International Programs has organized excursions to the city of Pittsburgh, 派烘焙课, a trip to a local amusement park, 篝火之夜, 还有很多其他的!
住房
W&J has a variety of modern and comfortable residence halls in which our students live. Most residence halls are equipped with common spaces, 公共小型厨房, 洗衣设施, 和无线网络. A majority of our on-campus housing also uses a shared living style. You will most likely be paired with another W&我的学生 with the same gender. This might sound strange if you have never shared a bedroom before, but there are many perks to having an American roommate. 的y are often one of your first friends,y are a resource for you if you have questions, and they might even introduce you to different perspectives in American culture!
Whether you are a night owl or an early bird, make sure that you mark that on your preference form so that the Office of Residence Life can pair you with someone with similar habits. If you have any questions about the housing situation before arrival, please email studyabroad@dcless.net!
Resources for 交换学生
All students participating in an exchange program to W&J will need to obtain an F-1 visa. Below are a free resources on applying for an F-1 visa. W&J will provide admitted students with a form 1-20.
注意: If you chose to stay on campus during breaks and/or holidays, dining services may be limited or unavailable. Meals may not be included in your meal plan over breaks or holidays.
- Here are 10 points to remember when applying for a student visa.
- Here is the link to learn about applying for an F-1 visa 来自《det365app》. Please be sure to verify the 大使馆或领事馆 这对你有好处. You may view Visa Appointment wait times here.
- View information on the different types of student visas here.
- Here is information on getting to the U.S. 来自《det365app》.
- Here is information on Visa Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country from the U.S. 国务院.
