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International Student Admissions

Start your journey today. Earn your bachelor's or master's degree from Wayne State College in Nebraska.

Welcome to Wayne State in Nebraska

Wayne State offers the most affordable bachelor's degrees in the region. All undergraduate international students taking on-campus courses receive in-state tuition.

We have over 100 student clubs and organizations, so you'll never run out of things to do. From international and special interest clubs, to academic clubs and service organizations, there's something for everyone. We even have club sports like rugby and soccer to provide you with plenty of opportunities to stay active and make new friends.

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Admission procedures and requirements for international students

  • All international students, whether from abroad or already attending school in the U.S., must complete the admissions steps and have all application materials to the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline in order to allow mailed materials to reach the proper destination for timely visa applications:

    • For fall term: June 1
    • For spring term (transfers within the U.S. only): Oct. 1

    View the complete admissions process for international students

  • Students who have earned college credits outside the United States must have a course-by-course evaluation of their credits done by an accredited NACES member for transcript evaluation. SpanTran is our recommended evaluation service. SpanTran has created a custom application for Wayne State College that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. International students entering WSC may be required to enroll in transitional courses based on these evaluation services. This is to ensure that students have the appropriate background required to be successful in their program.

    View the admissions process for international transfer students

  • The admissions process for our master's degree and graduate programs depends on whether you are enrolling in an online program, or an on-campus program.

    View the admissions process for graduate programs  Explore our graduate programs

    Please note that per U.S. immigration regulations, international students who are living within the U.S. may not eligible to complete some of our online graduate programs. Only one class or three credits during each term or semester may count toward a full course of study for an F-1 student if the class is taken online or through distance learning. Students living overseas; however, may complete our online graduate programs while residing in their home country. For more information on immigration status requirements for post-secondary education, please review the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.

     

Questions? Contact:

Amy Albrecht

International Admissions Counselor

Phone:  +1 866-972-2287 or 402-375-7539

Email: [email protected]

WhatsApp: +1 402-369-5562

Mailing address:
Wayne State College
Attn: Amy Albrecht
Hahn Administration, 303
Wayne, NE 68787

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Paying for college

2024-25 estimated undergraduate cost of attendance

On-campus estimates shown below are for a typical undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours per semester for two semesters while living in a standard double occupancy room in Morey Hall with a 225-meal block plan.

ItemAnnual cost
Tuition (30 credit hours)$5,880
Fees$2,290.50
Food Plan$4,690
Housing (Standard room - Morey Hall)$4,730
Total estimated direct costs$17,590.50

Other associated cost estimates

  • Books and supplies - $1,390/year
  • Health insurance - $1,000/year
  • Living expenses* - $1,840/year

*Living expenses include cellphone/data, clothing, entertainment, travel, etc.) estimated at $200/month.

Undergraduate tuition and fees 

Graduate cost of attendance

Cost for graduate/master's degree programs varies per program. Please refer to our graduate program pages or graduate cost page for more information.

Graduate tuition and fees  Explore our graduate programs

Federal financial aid

Most foreign citizens are not eligible for federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education. There are, however, some instances in which non-citizens may be eligible for financial aid from the U.S. federal government.

You can also check with your country’s government to see what aid they might be able to offer you, or explore scholarships to help you pay for college.
 

Scholarships at Wayne State

Incoming freshmen international students are eligible for many of our freshman scholarships.

To discover what scholarships you're eligible for, you'll need to complete our online scholarship application:

  1. You must first apply for admission to Wayne State College.
  2. Use your WSC username and password (assigned to you after applying for admission) to log in to our scholarship award system.
  3. Complete the scholarship application process, making sure to include any additional items as prompted. Scholarship application deadline is Feb. 1.

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    Hear from international students at Wayne State

    Wayne State has become a home to many international students. While life on a college campus in Nebraska may be a cultural change for students from another country, We have many resources to help you adjust. Plus, there's many friendly people on campus that are willing to help you, guide you, and cheer you on.

     

    Transferring to WSC as an international student

    Molly Tamirat (Ethiopia) found transferring to Wayne State to be an easy process. She also found her new major of Construction Management to be a perfect combination of engineering and business.

     
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    The Wayne community has been very welcoming since I came here, and the campus community is the best. Everyone is ready to help you and make your time at Wayne feel like you’re just at your second home. I chose Wayne State because it’s affordable and has the major I wanted to study. It’s ver much a small community, but that’s a good thing because you’ll find yourself focusing on your schoolwork. But that’s not to say you won’t have fun!

    Julian Tuast

    Willemstad, CuraÇao

    Majors: Drafting and Design, Construction Management

     
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    Wayne State College has been the right institution for me to achieve my academic and personal goals.  I am able to utilize my potential in a friendly and diverse environment.  I have found that people are interested to learn about different cultures and allow international students to concentrate on their studies while living in a foreign country.

    Ellie Thuy Tran

    Saigon, Vietnam

    Major: Human Services, Minor in Speech Communication

     
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    Ellie Thuy Tran

    Hear from international students at Wayne State

    Wayne State has become a home to many international students. While life on a college campus in Nebraska may be a cultural change for students from another country, We have many resources to help you adjust. Plus, there's many friendly people on campus that are willing to help you, guide you, and cheer you on.

    Transferring to WSC as an international student

    Molly Tamirat (Ethiopia) found transferring to Wayne State to be an easy process. She also found her new major of Construction Management to be a perfect combination of engineering and business.

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    The Wayne community has been very welcoming since I came here, and the campus community is the best. Everyone is ready to help you and make your time at Wayne feel like you’re just at your second home. I chose Wayne State because it’s affordable and has the major I wanted to study. It’s ver much a small community, but that’s a good thing because you’ll find yourself focusing on your schoolwork. But that’s not to say you won’t have fun!

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    Julian Tuast

    Julian Tuast

    Willemstad, CuraÇao

    Majors: Drafting and Design, Construction Management

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    Wayne State College has been the right institution for me to achieve my academic and personal goals.  I am able to utilize my potential in a friendly and diverse environment.  I have found that people are interested to learn about different cultures and allow international students to concentrate on their studies while living in a foreign country.

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    Ellie Thuy Tran

    Ellie Thuy Tran

    Saigon, Vietnam

    Major: Human Services, Minor in Speech Communication

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    Download and print a copy of our Undergraduate International Admissions brochure as a quick-reference guide about our academic programs and costs.

    Resources for becoming an international student

    • Study in the States, a website by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, provides clear, easy-to-follow language that helps all students to understand and comply with federal regulations.

      Prospective and current F or M students can use information and resources on this website to learn about the process for becoming an international student and the rules for studying in the United States as an international student. Wayne State College is a SEVP-certified F-1 school.

      Visit Study in the States to learn about this process

    • After being accepted to Wayne State College and getting a receipt for payment of the I-901 fee, you can apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

      Review the student visas page on travel.state.gov, as well as the instructions at the website of the embassy or consulate where you will apply for a visa.  After you receive your visa, check to see that you received the right type of visa and that your name and date of birth are correct and match the information in your passport.

    • While studying in the United States, it is important to maintain your F or M student status. Your status relates to the purpose, or reason, for why you want to come to the United States. The U.S. Department of State issues you your visa based on your intended purpose.

      If the Department of State issues you an F or M student visa, this means that you are coming to the United States to study. You should not take any action that detracts from that purpose.

      Review the requirements to maintain your visa status

    • F-1 students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.

      F-1 students are also eligible for optional practical training during or following the program of study. OPT is a form of temporary employment that directly relates to your program of study.

      The Career Services Office at Wayne State can help you find practical training employment opportunities while you are here.

      WSC Career Services  About CPT and OPT at Wayne State

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    International and Cultural Services

    The Office of International and Cultural Programs offers a variety of multicultural events throughout the year in order to share aspects of different ethnic and social groups, and encourage discussions on current issues. We also provide support services for international students.

    Contact us:
    Office of International and Cultural Programs
    Kanter Student Center, Room 10
    Phone: 402-375-7749
    Email: [email protected]