International Student Admission

Welcome

Oregon Institute of Technoloy is licensed to admit international students who hold an F-1 Student Visa. 

OIT welcomes freshmen and transfer international students to its main campus in Klamath Falls, Oregon. 

We also admit transfer international students to OIT Portland where programs are designed primarily for students who have already completed the required lower-division coursework.

International students of OIT who plan to concurrently enroll in other schools should review the terms for concurrent enrollment. 

Before You Apply

At least nine months before your planned date of enrollment contact the OIT Admissions Counselor for the campus you plan to attend:

OIT Main Campus, Klamath Falls, Oregon
Pamela McIntire, Assistant Director of Admissions (Interim)
PH:  541-885-1410 | 1-800-422-2017, ext. 1 | Fax:  541-885-1024

OIT Portland, Oregon
Abbie Allen, Student Services & Academic Advising
PH:  503-821-1263 | Fax:  503-786-5040

To Begin the Admission Process

• Complete and submit an International Student Undergraduate Application Form, including the Statement of Financial Responsibility (pages 5-6).
• Mail the application form and a $50 (US) application fee to OIT International Admissions, 3201 Campus Dr., Klamath Falls OR 97601-8801.

To Complete Your International Application File

After your application and application fee are received, your file will be managed until it is complete by Deanne Pandozzi, the Designated School Official for SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).  The following original documents (or certified copies) must be received to complete your application file and in order for OIT to issue an INS Form I-20:

Financial Documentation

• Bank statements, tax returns or government sponsorship to verify funding available for the first year of college and the likelihood of funding for completing a degree at OIT (as required by the US Immigration and Citizenship Services).
• The cost of attendance for an international student is generally calculated as the sum of tuition and fees for 15 credits, on-campus room and board, books and personal expenses ($28,042 for 2008-2009).

Transcripts

• OIT requires academic transcripts of high school and/or university course work to be translated by a transcript evaluation service.  Note that some countries refer to transcripts as mark sheets or grade reports.  Transcript evaluations must be mailed directly to OIT by the service. If the transcript is not in English, it is the student's responsibility to secure a certified translation. Results of transcript evaluations in combination with other requirements determine admissibility to OIT.
• There are multiple transcript evaluation services that are acceptable:
  • World Education Services
  • AACRAO
  • Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
  • Josef Silny & Associates
  • International Education Research Foundation

English Language Proficiency

• Proof of English language proficiency is required, since OIT is required to certify adequate English language skills on INS Form I-20.  Official test scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System exam (IELTS).  A minimum score of 520 paper-based TOEFL, 190 computer-based TOEFL, 68 Internet-based TOEFL, or 6 IELTS is required for consideration.
• Students who successfully complete a Level 112 course at an ELS Language Center can have the TOEFL requirement waived. 
• ACT or SAT test scores are not required for international admisions, however students who choose to take either of these tests and who perform well may use the scores as justification to waive the TOEFL. 

Admission of International Students

After an international application file is completed, it is reviewed by Admissions staff to determine whether the student meets OIT admissions requirements.  OIT will notify applicants of a decision by mail.  Students who receive a letter offering admission will also receive the I-20 by mail.