INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI
Washington State University has a tradition of attracting and serving students from around the world. More than 8,000 alumni from 148 countries have shared the experience of traveling to WSU, becoming part of the academic community, and returning home. Additionally, a number of alumni from the United States have enjoyed the benefits of living and working overseas.
Approximately seven percent of WSU's current students come from 100 foreign countries and over 450 WSU students study abroad in approximately 75 foreign locations annually. As part of the University's internationalization effort this site was established to maintain contact with our international alumni and friends, which include United States citizens living and working overseas.
We invite WSU graduates, exchange students, visiting foreign scholars, short-term visitors or individuals/groups fond of WSU to join the site and stay connected through our electronic newsletters and website postings.
A BRIEF HISTORY:
1897: A Canadian citizen was the first international student to enroll at Washington State College
1907: A Japanese citizen was the first overseas international student to enroll at Washington State College
1952: There were 150 international students attending Washington State College
1982: Intensive American Language Center (IALC) was created to provide language support and instruction to new and prospective international students
2004: Efforts to create a system for international alumni and friends to stay connected and received information from WSU began
More detailed information about international history can be found on the International Programs website.
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