OHSU

International Students

OHSU School of Nursing is committed to sustaining a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students within all education, clinic, and practice settings. We welcome students from across the world who are taking their next steps to advance their education, training, and leadership in nursing. International students will find a dynamic environment at the School of Nursing where the commitment of our faculty to the education of nurses and nurse leaders provides all students with the skills to succeed.

 

International applicant requirements

Anyone interested in applying to the OHSU School of Nursing should review all program details and prerequisites as part of preparing to submit an application. All applicants are required to complete the application process for the specific nursing program that they are interested in applying to. In addition, international students are required to provide an official TOEFL score (minimum scores are: 560 for the paper version, 220 for the computer version, or 83 for the internet version along with all official academic transcripts that have been transcribed by WES or similar transcript service. Get specific details  

Visiting Scholars Program

Individuals or groups who are looking to visit or participate in coursework at the OHSU School of Nursing may contact the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for more information about potential options and availability.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions
Phone: 503 494-7725
E-mail: proginfo@ohsu.edu

 

OHSU Immigration Specialist

All international students are encouraged to contact the immigration specialist for questions about their visa status and other documentation related to study in the United States.

Contact Information
Allison Roache Jones     
Phone:  503 748-7636
E-mail: roachje@ohsu.edu 

 

TOEFL exam

The TOEFL exam scores will be used to evaluate your proficiency in the English language. You may obtain information about taking the TOEFL.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Box 899
Princeton, N.J. 08540
609 771-7100
www.ets.org/toefl

WIIN

Workforce Improvement with Immigrant Nursesis a program of preparation for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and practice for nurses who have earned their credentials outside of the United States. For more information about the WIIN program, please review the program description and requirements.

 

Other Helpful Resources

State Board of Nursing Information--NCLEX Licensure Exam 

ESL Information

Check out the English as a Second Language (ESL) Information page.

Transcript Evaluation Services

All foreign transcripts must be translated by an official transcript evaluation service. Go to Transcript Evaluation Services contact information