2 - Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Programs of Study 2
Global Programs and Partnerships continued
www.lwtech.edu/global_programs
International students are required to inform the
International Programs office of change of address
immediately to stay in status. A Change of Address
Form must be completed and submitted online
to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS). Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s
International Programs office can assist with any
questions you may have.
STUDENT INSURANCE INFORMATION
International students are required to have medical
insurance the whole time they study at LWIT—including
during periods of Optional Practical Training. LWIT allows
students to provide their own insurance, or purchase
insurance at LWIT. Medical insurance does not include
dental coverage, but additional insurance plans just for
dental can be purchased through Smart Smile.
The LWIT insurance provider is Lewer-Mark. Lewer-Mark
insurance is $225 per quarter this academic year for
students. Additional insurance for your dependent
children or spouse can be purchased as well.
Insurance payment is always due the first day of the
quarter. The coverage dates are the first day of the
quarter to the day before the next quarter so you will
always be covered.
If you choose not to buy insurance from LWIT, you will
need to bring in proof of insurance that is valid for the
whole quarter on or before the first day of the quarter.
If you do not bring in proof of insurance that is valid the
whole quarter, you will be automatically enrolled in LWIT
insurance and will be charged the full $225.
Information about your insurance policy can be found
online at www.lewermark.com. With this policy, you
have access to the 24 hour Nurse Line: 866-549-5076
for free medical advice. They have translators available
in your native language.
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
COMPLETION PROGRAM
Complete high school and college requirements at the
same time! To be eligible for the International High
School Completion program, students must be:
16 years old
-OR-
a junior or senior in high school, but have not
graduated
To earn the Washington State High School Diploma
students will be required to complete the state
graduation requirements. College classes will count
towards high school graduation requirements, and most
will count towards both an associate degree AND the
high school requirements.
Students with TOEFL scores 54 (Internet Based), 157
(Computer Based) or 480 (Paper Based) will be admitted
directly into academic level classes. Students without
TOEFL scores will take placement tests at LWIT. Some
intensive English classes may be required before
admission into academic classes.
Students in the International High School Completion
Program will:
submit official transcripts of high school classes (in
English) with the application
take all required classes and tests for the state high
school requirements
live with a relative or host family until the age of 18
take a minimum of 15 credits each quarter
Non-resident tuition rates will apply. Other fees, including
medical insurance and books are not included.
For more information please contact:
Global Programs and Partnerships
International Programs Office
East Building, E126
(425) 739-8145
international.students@lwtech.edu
www.lwtech.edu/international
Programs of Study
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