Services for international students, including processing of documents used to apply for student visas are provided by the International Program Office. Washburn University offers English as a Second Language courses through its Intensive English Program. For visa and travel information, contact the International Program Office at (785)231-1051.
Students applying to any Allied Health program as international students must:
1. Submit a completed "Washburn University International Application for Admission," and complete and submit all
requirements for admission, according to the specific Allied Health program.
2. Request that official transcripts be sent to the Department of Allied Health, Washburn University, from all previouslyThe Department of Allied Health requires a TOEFL score of at least 550, or equivalent for Allied Health students including a minimum of 55 on each of the three parts and a TWE score of 4.5. If the student submits a computer-based test score, the requirement is 213 with at least 21 on each of the three parts. Students without a TOEFL score or with a low TOEFL score should seek admission to the Intensive English Program first.
attended institutions. Transcripts from foreign institutions submitted as part of an application for study in the
Department of Allied Health must be evaluated by a Washburn University-recognized evaluation service. Cost of this
evaluation is borne by the student. Washburn University now requires a course-by-course report from Educational Credential
Evaluators, Inc. Applications can be obtained by writing to ECE, PO Box 92970, Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970, USA,
or from the International Program Office at Washburn University.3. Schedule an appointment with specific program faculty: Health Information Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant,
Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.4. Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), including the Test of Written English (TWE). Request
that scores be reported directly to the Department of Allied Health, Washburn University by Education Testing
Service (ETS). Washburn's institutional code is 6928.5. A specific Allied Health program may have additional requirements for the admission of the international student.
These additional requirements would need to be fulfilled to be considered for admission to the specific program.
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