BFA in Communication Design

In compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, Washington University requires all admitted international students to submit detailed financial information statements before a Form I-20 can be processed, including: 1.Statements of amounts and sources of funds available for their educational expenses in the United States. 2.Affidavit of Financial Support (AOFS) 3.Certified bank statements in English verifying that they have sufficient funds available to finance their first year’s tuition and living expenses and that a comparable amount of money will be available for every subsequent year of study. 4.Some embassy officials verify students’ financial certification. Students should obtain two original copies (with original signatures) of both the sponsor’s letter and the bank letter. Retain a copy for obtaining a visa.

Original academic transcripts or certified copies. Transcripts of all work completed at the secondary school level. Transcripts of formal studies completed beyond secondary school (when appropriate). A secondary school diploma or equivalent is required.

A 200-word response to the question “Please tell us what you are interested in studying at college and why.”

Applicants should submit their portfolios through SlideRoom and should include 12 to 15 pieces of recent work, which may include drawings, two- and three-dimensional pieces, and photographs. (If an applicant is submitting an architecture portfolio, they should not include CAD drawings or examples of their drafting skills.) The applicant may include additional information about each piece, such as the title, medium, dimensions and date completed.