International Admission Policy and Procedures
Notification of Admission Status
After all required documents are received and evaluated by an Admission
Ocer, successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance and an I-20
form necessary for obtaining an F-1 student visa. Admitted students will be
required to meet all federal regulations outlined for F-1 visa holders and will
be required to maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per term and meet all
academic standards and policies.
Passports and Visas
Before coming to the United States to engage in studies, all students must
obtain a passport from their home government and a visa from a United
States Embassy or Consulate. Note: All f-1 visa applicants will be required to
pay an additional fee of $200 in U.S. dollars before applying for the visa. This
(I-901) fee will be paid directly to the Student Exchange and Visitor Program
(SEVP). When making an appointment to apply for the F-1 visa, one must
present the following items to a consulate:
• FormI-20:AcerticateofeligibilitythatisgrantedbyEOU
• LetterofAcceptancefromEOU
• Avalidpassport
• Proofofsucientnancialsupport
• ReceiptofpaymentforI-901fee
Transfer Students:
All F-1 visa holders who leave the U.S. for five months or more between stud-
ies are required to apply for a new F-1 visa.
New Student Orientation and Activities
For students who will be joining EOU, participation in International Student
Orientation is an additional component of Week of Welcome and attendance
is required. For Fall Term, this is a fun-filled week of activities and learning
that begins the week before classes begin in September. During orientation
students are able to learn about the campus, meet faculty and other students,
and prepare for classes. International students will participate in separate
events to welcome them to campus and help them adjust to the culture and
living in the United States. Winter and Spring term orientation is modified to
a shorter schedule.
International Student Adviser
Immigration counseling is available for international students through the
International Student Adviser. The adviser acts as the liaison between inter-
national students and their sponsoring agencies, and provides assistance
in the interpretation of immigration laws and regulations. General advising
and counseling is also available. The International Student Adviser will help
students become acquainted with EOU and the La Grande community, find
solutions for academic concerns, and personal or social situations.
Estimated Costs
The estimated cost of attendance is subject to change at any time and one
should allow a minimum of four percent increase in expense per year. Under-
graduate estimated tuition and fees is based on 15 credits per term. Graduate
estimated tuition and fees is based on 12 credits per term. Students who
have graduated from a state recognized high school in Oregon, Idaho and
Washington within the previous 3 year period prior to the term of enrollment
are eligible for resident tuition rates Also, students who were enrolled in an
institution of higher education in Idaho or Washington within 12 months prior
to the term of enrollment are eligible for resident tuition. Students will need
to provide EOU with financial documentation and a signed and notarized a-
davit of support to be admitted to the university. The ocial bank statements
should indicate a minimum of the total estimated expenses for one year. The
estimated costs are as follows:
2012-2013 Undergraduate Costs Graduate Costs
Academic Year (USD) (USD)
Tuition and Fees $13,233.00 $ 17,193.00
Room and Board $ 8,703.00 $ 8,703.00
Books and Supplies (May vary) $ 1,350.00 $ 1,350.00
Health Insurance (Required) $ 1,380.00 $ 1,380.00
Personal Expenses
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$ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
Total Estimated $26,166.00 $30,126.00
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Personal expenses will vary and are not paid directly to EOU.
Additional evidence of funding will need to be shown if you bring
a spouse and/or dependents with you to the U.S. Estimates are
based on 12 months of living expenses including health insurance:
$6,600 for the first dependent and $4,600 for each additional
dependent.
Medical Insurance
As an international student at EOU, major medical insurance that
meets specific criteria is required. To ensure international students
have adequate coverage, automatic enrollment in the EOU student
health insurance takes place at the beginning each term of the
academic year. Spouses and/or dependent children must also be
insured under the student’s coverage. Dependent coverage is at
an additional cost. Cost is based on 2012-13 premium per term av-
erage and is subject to change. The EOU student health insurance
policy, cost, ad waiver information can be found at www.eou.edu/
saairs/health-insurance.
About the Community
Eastern Oregon University is located in La Grande, Oregon, a
community of approximately 12,000 people. Most shopping and
activities are within a two-mile walking distance of campus. Most
students have some mode of transportation, such as a bike or car,
however, this is not a necessity. There is a taxi service in the city,
and a shuttle bus that will be paid for by student fees. La Grande
is in the heart of the Blue Mountains between Portland, Oregon
and Boise, Idaho, along Interstate 84. Driving to La Grande takes
approximately four hours from Portland and three hours from
Boise, five hours from Seattle, Washington, and four hours from
Spokane, Washington.
There are four distinct seasons: a sunny splendid fall, a crisp cold
winter with snow, a cool spring and a temperate summer. There
are plenty of opportunities to ski, snowboard, sled, hike, fish,
camp, rock climb, raft and participate in a wide range of outdoor
activities. For more information about the town of La Grande visit
www.visitlagrande.com.
Transportation to La Grande
The closes major airport to La Grande is Portland, Oregon, 260
miles west of La Grande. Most students choose to take a small
plane from the Portland International Airport to the Pendleton
Regional Airport located in Pendleton, Oregon, a city 50 miles
northwest of La Grande. Greyhound Bus Lines also has service
to La Grande. On a first visit to EOU’s campus, all international
students who have arranged a time with the International Student
Adviser will be met at the Pendleton Regional Airport or the La
Grande Greyhound bus station.
Accreditation
Eastern Oregon University is a state-funded institution and
part of the Oregon University System. EOU is accredited by
the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
Student Checklist
r Read the information about admissions and procedures.
r Read the statement to certify the accuracy of the
information provided and sign your application for
admission.
r Request ocial test scores to be sent to this institution.
EOU’s school code is 4300.
r Request ocial transcripts from your high school at time
of application and after graduation and/or from all
colleges you have attended.
r Make a complete copy of application for personal
records.
r Complete immunization verification form. Form will be
provided. (All new students.)
r Submit $50 enrollment deposit.