Q: Can an international applicant use a dual enrollment application for Portland programs?
A: There are options for international students to navigate from an Oregon community college to Oregon Tech, however dual enrollment applications are not intended for this purpose.
International students may first attend a community college, which issues the I-20 for the F-1 visa. As the student progresses through their lower-division coursework they have the option of taking Oregon Tech classes as a non-admit student until they are ready to enroll exclusively in Oregon Tech courses for bachelor’s degree completion. During this transitional phase they must comply with INS requirements for concurrent enrollment (not dual enrollment). They must work closely with their community college international student advisor to remain in compliance with their I-20 reporting requirements and academic plans. When they’re ready for sole enrollment and admission to Oregon Tech, they may submit an international application, a $50 app fee, the statement of financial responsibility, and all the official documents. The I-20 is transferred to Oregon Tech for completion of an Oregon Tech degree program.
Q: Does Oregon Tech offer conditional admission?
A: If we have a complete application missing only proof of English language proficiency, and if we determine that you are admissable to Oregon Tech, we will provide a letter of conditional admission. After we receive sufficient TOEFL or IELTS scores, we offer a letter of admission and issue the I-20. We do consider other performance measures of English language proficiency, such as college coursework, on a case-by-case basis.
Q: Are international applicants held to the same admissions as U.S. students?
A: Admissions eligibility is similar to U.S. undergraduate admission, however students from other educational systems meet math, writing and other competencies in different ways. A thorough review of transcript evaluations are essential to our ability to assess an international student’s potential for success in Oregon Tech programs.
Q: Can I submit an international application for admission online?
A: The International Undergraduate Application Form is in a printable .pdf format so that you can print it and use it for the required Statement of Financial Responsibility. You will want to get the necessary signatures before completing and mailing it to Oregon Tech. Please do not use the online application form, which doesn't currently include this option for meeting international application requirements.
Q: What graduate programs accept international applicants?
A: Oregon Tech is currently accepting applications only for the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Applicants can choose from the Klamath Falls or Portland campus location. We expect to offer several new graduate programs in the future as our university continues to receive state approvals.
Q: Can I study English language at Oregon Tech?
A: Oregon Tech does not currently offer an English language program, however there are multiple options for this in Oregon. Southern Oregon University is closest to Oregon Tech in geographical proximity, and students may opt to complete some of their general education requirements there before transferring to a technical program at Oregon Tech.
Q: What options do I have for paying my $50 non-refundable application fee?
Q: I would like international admission to Oregon Tech on a J-1 visa. What should I do?
A: At this time Oregon Tech is certified to admit students on F-1 visas only.
Q: How do I apply for graduate admission to Oregon Tech?
A: Follow the directions for program application and submit a completed MS Manufacturing Engineering Technology Application, and pay the $50 (US) non-refundable application fee. Refer to the graduate program web page for additional required application documents (official transcripts, transcript evaluations into US standards and into English, if necessary, proof of English language proficiency). In addition, international applicants to the graduate program must also complete and submit the International Supplement to the Graduate Application for Admission.
Oregon Tech Admissions receives graduate applications until the file is complete. Your application is then reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee, and you will be notified of their decision by the Admissions office. The application deadlines for the program are the same as those for undergraduate international admission:
- Fall term entry: May 1
- Winter term entry: September 1
- Spring term entry: December 1
- Summer term entry: April 1
Q: Which Oregon Tech campus is best for international admission?
A: They both are, but it depends on your situation.
The main campus in Klamath Falls offers more options for majors, including all four years of course work. There you will have a choice of two residence halls and the traditional student experience of a small Oregon university in rural Southern Oregon. Freshman international students who do not already have the equivalent of two years of college coursework are advised to apply to the Klamath Falls campus.
Oregon Tech Portland currently offers programs in four different locations in the Portland-Metro area. These are primarily transfer programs with most students completing their lower-division (first two years) courses at nearby community colleges or through other universities. Most Portland students are commuting between home, work, and other professional commitments, so degree completion is based on evening and weekend courses. In some programs it may take longer than two years to complete a degree, even if you have already completed your first two years.
In fall of 2012 the programs on four Portland programs will move to a single location just south of Portland in Wilsonville. Students who enroll prior to fall 2012 and attend classes in the existing locations will need to adjust to the new course location which is approximately 30 minutes south of downtown Portland. New developments for the Wilsonville campus are updated continuously as Oregon Tech works toward this new and exciting location.
Q: Am I required to take the SAT or ACT as an international applicant?
A: No, but some students may opt to take either the SAT or the ACT as an option for showing English language proficiency.
Q: What is required for health insurance for international students?
A: International students and their accompanying dependents are required to have health insurance while enrolled at an Oregon University System institution. For F-1 visa compliance, the U.S. government sets minimum requirements for health insurance coverage. The Aetna International Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offered through Oregon Tech is designed to meet the needs of international students, including visa requirements.
Will Oregon Tech waive the requirement for submitting official transcripts?
In order to perform a comprehensive review of each
student and their unique academic history, it is necessary to receive official
transcripts directly from the institutions where the coursework was completed.
Receiving the transcript from each institution in the original language helps
Oregon Tech to verify that the transcripts are official. It is also necessary for us to
see an official translation of those transcripts into English (if necessary) and
into U.S. standards. We ask for an evaluation on a course-by-course basis so
that we can compare your courses with the subject requirements that we ask of
domestic students. While international students aren't required to meet
precisely the same requirements as American students, we need enough information
for a comparable academic history.
An official document is:
- Provided by the college or university where you
completed your degree or course work.
- Received by Oregon Tech Admissions in a sealed enveloped
mailed directly from the issuing institution.
- Issued in the original language of the institution.
An official document is NOT:
- A photocopy of a document in your possession
- A document that you deliver or mail in an unsealed
envelope
- A translation of a document
- A document authorized by an official notary or
government office
If your country issues only one official copy and you
have the copy in your possession, mail a photocopy of the original to the
issuing institution and request to have it attested. The institution should
indicate by signature or an official seal that this is an accurate
representation of your academic history and it should be mailed directly to Oregon Tech
by the institution.
Official transcripts or certificates must be mailed
to:
Oregon Tech Admissions 3201 Campus Dr. Klamath Falls OR 97601Can I email you my transcripts and certificates to find out if I can be admitted?
We can give you general information about how your background might apply to an Oregon Tech program, but we are unable to make admissions decisions until we receive a complete application and official transcripts.
The primary language in my country is English. Do I have to provide a transcript evaluation?
Even though the English language was used in instruction, we will still ask for a translation of your transcripts into U.S. standards. Please be sure to request a course-by-course evaluation for this purpose.
How do I provide a transcript evaluation?
Oregon Tech recommends several transcript evaluation
services. Contact those services or read their web sites for instructions
specific to that service:
I am taking courses at another American university. How do I know if they will transfer to Oregon Tech?
Many course equivalencies can be found on Oregon Tech's Transfer Articulation page. When you apply for admission Oregon Tech will review your official transcripts to determine whether you are eligible. The Registrar's office provides a complete transfer evaluation after admission so you will know
which courses transfer to Oregon Tech from other universities. This includes courses taken in other countries. In order to determine which international courses transfer, we will also require official transcripts and a translation of those transcripts into English (if necessary) and into U.S. standards on a
course-by-course basis.
If a student has completed a program in another country such as radiology, dental hygiene, or a medical imaging modality, can they transfer those credits to Oregon Tech?
Standards for licensure and academic coursework vary considerably around the world. Because of these differences it is very difficult for Oregon Tech to grant credit for previous coursework in medical profession majors. International students must complete all of the pre-requisite and major coursework for undergraduate programs in health profession majors, even if they are already practicing in their home country.