Before You Arrive

Checklist

1. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS - Check the International Students Transcripts for more information.
2. HEALTH HISTORY - The International Student Services will send you the health history form. It is important to fill the form out and submit it with your immunization record; otherwise, you will not be able to register for classes. Check the Student Health Center for more information.
3. IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS - Make 2 copies of all documents so that you will be able to leave a copy with any Customs and Boarder Patrol Officer upon request.
   
   • Passport
   • Visa
   • I-20
   • Financial Statement
   • I-901 Receipt
4. PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY - Student should have one of the following to prove their English Language Proficiency:
   
   • TOEFL: A minimum score of 520 in paper-based, 190 in computer-based, or 68 in internet-based
   • IELTS: A minimum score of 6.
   • ACT or SAT test scores are not required for international admission, however, students may choose to take either test as justification to waive TOEFL or IELTS.
   • Completion of a Level 112 course at an ESL Language Center or grade B or better in WRI 121 from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
5. APPLY FOR YOUR VISA - Make sure to pay your I-901 SEVIS fee before applying for the visa. Click here to watch a tutorial. International U.S.Embassy List.
6. HOUSING - We highly encourage new students to live on-campus, at least for the first year. Check Housing & Residence Lifefor more information.
   • Portland-Metro students are encouraged to join the Facebook community to find roommates.
7. PLACEMENT TESTS - All incoming students are required to take a math and writing placement test. Contact Testing Services for more information.
8. Make Your Travel Arrangements
9. Attend Orientation
10. Start Your Oregon Tech Classes!