Thank you for your interest in Lake Washington Institute of Technology. It is recommended to apply at least three months before the quarter you wish to begin studying at the LWTech. Applications are accepted for Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring quarters, and are due 30 days before the start of the quarter.
All international students must follow the steps outlined on this page to complete their admissions into Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
Students may submit their applications online OR via mail/email. Please choose only one of the two options.
Download International Students Admissions Application
Lake Washington Institute of Technology International Programs and Global Education
Room East 215
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Nursing and all Applied Bachelor degree programs have additional admission requirements. Please see those programs directly for specific requirements.
When your application has been entered into our system you will receive a nine-digit ctcLink Student ID number and directions to go online and pay the application fee.
Please provide an official financial support/bank statement showing a minimum amount of $22,662.00 (an additional $3,000 is required for each dependent).
A copy of the photo page of your passport (and passport of spouse/children if applicable).
Please provide TOEFL/IELTS scores for direct admission to degree or certificate program.
Please provide transcripts in English. Required for High School Completion and transfer of credit.
If you are an international student transferring from another U.S. Institution, then you will need to email International.student@lwtech.edu for a Transfer Eligibility Form. Once completed please email back same email address.
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed