What additional documents do I need for application?
A complete application file consists of:
• An application
• English Proficiency Scores
• Academic Credentials/Transcripts
• Autobiographical Essay/Resume
• Two (2) Recommendation Letters
You can find a complete description of the required application documents for international students here. (Link to /admissions/undergraduate/global/applying/default.asp )
Additional items like a portfolio or audition are needed for Art and Conservatory programs. A complete description of the portfolio process can be found here. (Link to /admissions/undergraduate/global/applying/auditions.asp )
Where do I send my application documents?
Applications are processed by admissions offices at each campus location. Please send your documents to the admissions office at the campus you wish to attend. You will find the mailing address for your campus here. (link to ww campus page—although I would like to add a page that simply lists addresses for admissions office for each campus)
How do I obtain a student visa?
Visa requirements vary by campus location. A complete description of the student visa to attend a US campus can be found here. (link to /admissions/undergraduate/global/applying/visa.asp ) For other campuses, please check the website of the campus you wish to attend. (link to ww campus page)
What is the acceptable level of English proficiency?
The two most common are the TOEFL and IELTS. A student with the following TOEFL or IELTS is exempt from the ESL requirements:
Academically qualified students who are not yet proficient in English may be accepted into the University's ESL Program. [link to ESL page]. Minimum scores by campus are as follows:
What are the requirements of health insurance?
If this is your first time living away from your family, you may never have had reason to think about health insurance before. Unlike many other nations, the U.S. does not provide universal medical coverage. In the United States, health care is too expensive for most people to afford.
This is especially true in emergency situations. For this reason, Medical insurance is essential. Insurance reimburses your medical provider for a large portion of your health care costs when they arise, making the care more affordable to you. Insurance can be expensive, but the cost of unexpected medical treatment is often much more costly. Webster University requires that you purchase health insurance to defray the cost of medical care while in the Unites States.
As of Fall 2007, international students are required to purchase the Webster University Insurance plan. For more information, please contact Webster University Health Services. [link to http://www.webster.edu/studlife/health/req.html#ins]
How can I find out more about housing?
Housing options vary by campus location. Please check the website of the campus you wish to attend [link to ww campus page] for housing options available.
The St. Louis campus opened new dormitories in Fall 2006. New undergraduate students are required to live on campus. You can find information on housing here. [link to /admissions/undergraduate/global/lifeAtWebster/housing.asp]
What are the tuition and living expenses?
Up to date information on tuition, fees and living expenses can be found here. [link to financial info page]
Are international students required to take the ACT’s or SAT’s?
ACT’s and SAT’s are not required for international students. If you have taken them, please submit your scores, as they will support your application.
Is there financial aid for international students?
Financial aid and scholarships differ by campus location.
For undergraduate international students earning their first bachelor’s degree and planning to attend the St. Louis campus, both merit and need-based financial aid is available. Contact the International Recruitment & Services office at intlstudy@webster.edu or at 314-968-7433 for more information.
For students planning to attend a campus location outside the United States, please contact the campus you wish to attend. [link to ww campus page]
Does Webster University have an international population?
The Webster University community consists of students from 128 countries and 49 U.S. States. Approximately 10% of all enrolled students are international, with the five most highly represented countries being Japan, Vietnam, Ecuador, Germany and Kenya.
What is full-time status?
An international student on a visa attending a U.S. campus must take a minimum of 12 credit hours to maintain legal status. A student who is on financial aid or scholarship must register for least 13 credit hours to keep their aid. Undergraduates must be enrolled full time from mid-August to mid-May, with summers off.
