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Travel Arrangements and Arrival Guidelines

If your Visa is denied or pending please contact us at global@wou.edu. With the following information:

  •  Your full name and WOU identification number (V00…..)
  •  Status of your U.S. visa (approved, denied, or pending)
  •  Your plan on attending WOU (attending, deferring, or canceling admission)

If your Visa is approved, please follow these steps after obtaining your United States Visa from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Notify the Office of International Education & Development (OIED), and email us at global@wou.edu with the following information:

  • Your full name and WOU identification number (V00…..)
  • Your contact information upon arrival in the U.S. (phone and email) If you are a minor, please also provide the contact information of your parents or guardians.

Next Steps:

Housing Arrangements

Booking your flight

  • Book your flight to (PDX) – Portland International Airport in Portland Oregon. Confirm and notify the OIED about your arrival by emailing global@wou.edu. (airline, flight number, date, and time of arrival)

Keep your passport, I-20, and Admission letter in your carry-on. Do not put it in your checked luggage

Important Flight Booking Tips:

  • Do not book your flight until your U.S. Visa is confirmed
  • Check the flight calendar, admission packet materials, and program start date on your I-20 or DS-2019, and housing dates.
  • Attendance at the New International Student Orientation is mandatory for all new international students.
  • If you can’t find a flight before your I-20 or DS-2019 Program Start Date, contact the OIED for special permission to arrive late. Do not enter the U.S. late without permission, as it may jeopardize your immigration status.

Before traveling make sure to bring all these documents with you!

Print and carry the Emergency Contact information of the Office of International Education & Development. Keep your passport, I-20, and Admission letter in your carry-on; do not place them in checked luggage.

Arriving at Portland International Airport (PDX):

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