Welcome, international visiting scholars
Western Oregon University has a long tradition of advocating the cultural diversity and the values of internationalization on campus. Your role as the unofficial ambassadors representing your home countries here is valuable and important to us. We appreciate your future contribution to our institution.
The Office of International Students and Scholars at WOU was designated by the U.S. State Department to be responsible for the reciprocal Exchange Visitor Programs between Western Oregon University and international institutions. Any incoming international visiting scholars/professors, or visiting students/exchange students from foreign institutions and agencies at WOU must apply and submit the required documentations to ISS for approval.
The J-1 Visiting Scholar Program is to provide study, teaching research, observation, consultation, sharing of skills, cross-cultural activities, or a combination thereof conducted by WOU and institutes and organization with which it is affiliated for students, professors, researchers, short-term scholars, and specialists.
WOU academic units/departments need to follow the international visiting scholar approval procedure and to fill the Host Request Form (word format)
Required supporting documents:
The following are required documents for issuing a DS-2019 J-1 Visa form for Visiting Scholars:
- Application
- 1. Academic resume
- 2. Detailed research plan at Western Oregon University and academic goals.
- 3. Copy of Visiting Scholar’s and any dependent’s passport(s).
- 4. An official financial affidavit from the visiting scholar’s institution or government agency (Sample). The financial affidavit must indicate the amount of support, beginning date and ending date of support, and the nature of support (such as including the room and board, international airfare). Usually the required amount is $1,000 per month. Provide an original bank statement to prove support for any dependent(s).
Additional information for visiting scholars
Visiting Scholar Welcome Brochure
Regulation 212e Information
Forms for current visiting scholars:
- Visiting Scholar Registration Form (Note: Please complete this form as soon as you arrive in the U.S.A. and turn it in to the International Students and Scholars Affairs Office in Maaske Hall at Western Oregon University)
- Visiting Scholar Employment / Lecture Request Form (Note: Visiting Scholars need to complete this form in order to participate in occasional lectures and short-term consultations)
Current visiting scholars' photos