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Incoming Exchange Students

Incoming Exchange Students

Welcome to Western Oregon University.  We're glad you've decided to study at WOU.  The information on this page will help you get started.

Students from the following partner universities are eligible to apply for a direct exchange:
  • University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany
  • Saitama University, Saitama, Japan
  • Linnaeus University, Kalmar and Vaxjo, Sweden
  • Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom

•Application
•Resource Guide for International Exchange Students
•Institutional Information Sheet
•Campus Map
•Applying for on-campus housing
•Find other housing and roommates

The Office of International Students and Scholars Affairs works in partnership with the Office of Study Abroad and International Exchanges and provides comprehensive student services for international exchange students:
  • process applications for admission
  • notify students of acceptance
  • generate immigration documents for visa application
  • provide pre-arrival information
  • provide comprehensive arrival orientation
  • coordinate activities and events
  • provide a social gathering area for international students
  • global@wou.edu, Tel. (503) 838-8425.