International Students
Dear Prospective International Student,
Thank you for your interest in Health Policy and Administration at Washington State University. We appreciate the decision you have made to study in the United States, and we offer this page to help you choose among the programs available in healthcare management.
Our outstanding faculty and staff are available to answer your questions, offer advice, and guide you through the application process. Please contact us should you need any help.
Sincerely,
Adrianne M. Lara
Academic Coordinator
International students are a vital part of the HPA student body that brings significant experiences and a global perspective to our campus. Many of our students come from abroad, with, for example, representatives from the countries and territories of India, China, Taiwan, Korea, Holland, and Gaza.
In addition to documents required for admission to the Graduate School, International applicants are required to submit the following:
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB scores;
- Transcripts or other grade reports and official translations of these documents from all previous degree-granting universities and/or institutions;
- Evidence of Financial Support;
- Immigration Documents (F-1 or J-1);
- Any additional requirements set forth by the HPA program.
English skills testing scores must be less than two years old and sent directly to the Graduate School from the testing service. Photocopies and student-reported scores are not official and will not be used in the admissions evaluation process. For the TOEFL, the minimum acceptable paper score is 600; the minimum acceptable computer score is 250; for internet it is 100. The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7. The minimum acceptable MELAB score is 86. The Educational Testing Service reporting code for Washington State University is 4705 (for the TOEFL only).
At times, some international students may need to strengthen their English language skills with one-on-one tutoring or classes. In this case, students are directed to a number of available resources by their advisor or academic coordinator in the Program. Students may also contact ASWSU or the Office of Student Affairs for more information. Depending on individual student schedules, classes and tutoring can occur outside of regular HPA program courses. Generally, English tutoring or classes are available for help in writing, reading, and conversation at WSU as low- or no-cost resources.
WSU-Spokane does not offer student housing on campus, but it is not difficult to find an apartment in Spokane. The region offers many apartment complexes within five miles of campus, with rent ranging from $350 to $600 for an unfurnished, one bedroom apartment. Most apartments supply an oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and laundry facilities. Renters are usually responsible for their own monthly utilities. Students should contact their academic coordinator or the Office of Student Affairs if they have housing issues or questions.
Qualified international students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and loans from the HPA Program, other public, or other private sources. All HPA applicants are provided with a "Fellowship and/or Assistantship" application with their admission packet and are encouraged to apply.
International students should work closely with the Graduate School in order to assure they have all required application materials.