International Student Programs

Most undergraduate programs are residential, with an on-campus presence required throughout the academic year, which meets the requirements for an F-1 visa.

International students may pursue certificates only as degree-seeking students.

Fully online programs DO NOT meet the requirements for an F-1 visa.

Western will not issue I-20 forms for visas to students enrolled in the following fully online learning programs:

• Elementary Education Comprehensive Major: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Emphasis
• Elementary Education Comprehensive Major: Elementary Education with a 3+2 Master of Arts in Education Emphasis
• Elementary Education Comprehensive Major: Global Citizenship Emphasis
• Elementary Education Comprehensive Major: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Emphasis
• Elementary Education Standard Major
• Environmental Science
• Graphic Design (BA & BFA)
• Nursing
• Psychology (BS)
• Secondary and K-12 Licensure (with a 3+2 Master of Arts in Education)
• Special Education Standard Major
• Adult Degree Completion Program: General Studies major
• Adult Degree Completion Program: Business Communications major

Students interested in pursuing a Teacher Licensure Track through a non-education major MUST communicate with the Education department immediately to inform them of their intent to pursue a Colorado Teacher License.

*Please note: international students may not declare a new program of study until it has been formally approved and actively offered for at least one semester. If you are interested in a new program of study, you need to get advice from the P/DSO before submitting a change of major request.