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Admissions: International Students - Application Procedure

Application Deadline
Application deadline is rolling. Students applying early will be given priority consideration.

Read All Application Instructions
Please refer to the application instructions and the Whitworth catalog for details regarding admission requirements and required application documents.

Send all application documents to:

Whitworth University
GSB Admissions Manager, Susan Cook
Hawthorne Hall
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA
99251-0001 U.S.A.

Evaluation of Your Application
After all application documents have been received, the admissions committee will determine whether or not admission will be granted. Please allow four weeks for this decision after the MBA office has received all documents.

After Admission
Persons receiving notice of admission to the MBA program are asked to sign and return the confirmation form which will arrive with your admission letter. This indicates your intent to join us at Whitworth. So that we may begin processing your I-20 for your F-1 student visa, a $200 enrollment fee is required with your confirmation.

Details about the Enrollment Fee
An enrollment fee of $200 must be received by Whitworth before your I-20 can be processed. Whitworth's business office will keep this deposit safe in your student account. Your admission letter will indicate your student account number. This deposit will be restricted to your student account and be used for tuition costs only. Full reimbursement (minus bank wire costs) will be issued should you fail to acquire your F-1 visa to come to the United States.

• All funds must be calculated and paid in U.S. currency, and can be paid by wire or cashiers check. Please remember that most banks charge a fee to transfer and to receive funds, so please be prepared for these charges so that the full amount of the required deposit can reach your student account. Do not send the enrollment fee until you receive an admission letter inviting you to study for the MBA degree.
  
  
• For information on wire transfer contact Bonnie Wakefield at bwakefield@whitworth.edu
  
  
• Or, send a cashiers check to:
  
  Business Office, Attn: Darla Freeborn
  Whitworth University
  300 W. Hawthorne Road
  Spokane, WA 99251-0001 U.S.A.

Student I-20
After the Whitworth business office has received your enrollment fee deposit, your I-20 will be processed and mailed to you. Please allow 2 weeks. In order to expedite the visa process, you may wish to make an appointment with your local visa office as soon as you receive confirmation of your admission, and have paid your enrollment fee. Contact Bonnie Wakefield at bwakefield@whitworth.edu to inform us of your visa interview date.

Before You Arrive

1. Make housing arrangements: Assistance with housing and transportation from the Spokane International Airport to Whitworth campus may be arranged in advance through our office at 509.777.4606 or bwakefield@whitworth.edu. There are numerous apartments within walking distance of campus. Off-campus housing generally costs from $200 - $500 per month, depending on size, quality, and location. Click here for a PDF file with off-campus housing information. (Apartment rental costs may have changed since this document was published.) On-campus housing is limited and usually reserved for undergraduate students. If you would prefer to live on-campus, you will need to submit a request as early as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
   
   
2. Purchase health insurance through Whitworth: The federal government requires that you maintain health insurance while you are a student in the United States. In order to insure compliance with government regulations, Whitworth requires that you purchase insurance offered through the school which provides the following types of required coverage: accident, major medical, repatriation and medical evacuation. The cost of this insurance will be charged directly to your student account. For additional information, click here.
   
   
3. Make payment for your first semester tuition: Payment for your first semester tuition is required prior to your arrival on campus. Payment may be made by wire or a cashiers check. Please include your full name and student account number in the wire.
   
   

• For information on wire transfer contact Bonnie Wakefield at bwakefield@whitworth.edu
  
  
• Or, send a cashiers check to:
  
  Business Office, Attn: Darla Freeborn
  Whitworth University
  300 W. Hawthorne Road
  Spokane, WA 99251-0001 U.S.A.

After You Arrive

1. Attend orientation sessions: You must attend the international student orientation and the School of Global Commerce & Management orientation for new graduate students. These meetings are typically held one week before classes begin and are important to your success at Whitworth. We will notify you of the dates and times of each orientation session.
   
   
2. Meet with your graduate advisor: Your admission letter will indicate which faculty member will serve as your graduate advisor throughout your MBA studies. Your graduate advisor will help you plan your course schedule and generally assist you in acclimating to your new life in Spokane.

Enrollment and Credits Required
The standard full-time course load for MBA students is 6-14 semester credits during fall and spring semesters, and 4-10 credits during summer semester. You must be continuously enrolled as a full-time student in order to complete the MBA program within a 12-24 month timeframe. To maintain your visa status you must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits for each fall and spring semesters.

Employment
Students should expect to spend a considerable amount of time studying. Federal guidelines permit a maximum of 20 hours per week of on-campus employment. To learn more about campus employment click here or contact the Student Life Office at 509.777.3271. Employment opportunities are competitive and employment cannot be guaranteed.

Questions?
If you have any questions about the Whitworth Master of Business Administration Degree application process or instructions, please contact Bonnie Wakefield at bwakefield@whitworth.edu or 509.777.4606.