Front Desk
Welcome to our virtual front desk office!
If you have questions, please use the chat form in the bottom right corner.
This chat will be available during our normal operating hours: M-F 8AM - 4PM
International Students & Exchange Students:
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) would like to remind you of the extended
spring break until March 22. During the extended spring break (March 15 – 22) and
remainder of the semester your F-1 or J-1 status will remain active as long as you
attend your courses. WKU will continue to deliver instruction via alternate delivery formats through the
end of the spring semester, with no face-to-face instruction occurring the remainder
of this academic term.
International Scholars:
WKU announced plans for an extended spring break period of March 15 – March 22 and
alternative delivery format to all classes for the remainder of the semester. Please
find additional information on events, travel and telecommuting on the following link:
https://www.wku.edu/covid19/.
At this time, your J-1 status will remain active. If you have any questions about your J-1 status, the ISSS team will be available to help answer these questions.
If you are currently living in the Visiting Scholar Residencies and have any questions about your living arrangements during this time, please contact Rita Samaras at vsr@wku.edu.
Future students:
If you have any questions about your application, etc ... you can contact us via email
(applyinternational@wku.edu) or directly on WhatsApp: +1(270) 681-0632
How to protect yourself:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home while you are sick
- Avoid close contact with others
- Cover your mouth & nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash & wash your hands
- Clean & disinfect objects & surfaces
Please make sure that you call ahead before visiting a doctor. Non-sponsored students have virtual treatment options through your insurance provider available to you that are outlined HERE.
We encourage all other students to contact GGC or a health care professional via phone as a first step before physically going into a treatment facility. GGC CONTACT INFO
International Student & Scholar FAQs:
We have been asked to minimize the number of people on campus, but you can reach us through our Virtual Front Desk. It’s easy! Access our chat form on our website at the bottom right corner.
You can also email us or call!
EMAIL US:
Current students: isss@wku.edu
Future students: applyinternational@wku.edu
CALL US:
+1(270)745-4857
You must place a Travel Request in iStart HERE before leaving the United States.
At WKU),we recognize unforeseen financial challenges may arise throughout a student’s degree program. Through the generosity of a WKU international alumnuse, Zuheir Sofia, ISSS has the ability to offer emergency tuition assistance to students in need for up to one semester. In order to assess the student’s financial need, he/she should answer all of the following questions and email isss@wku.edu with the responses.
- Why do you need emergency tuition assistance for this semester?
- As stated in the description, the emergency tuition assistance is for one semester only. Please explain your plan for payment of tuition expenses in future terms.
EMAIL US:
Current students: isss@wku.edu
Future students: applyinternational@wku.edu
CALL US:
+1(270)745-4857
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