International Students International Students will attend Fort Lewis College in one of the two categories listed below. Please read each category carefully and then select the appropriate one for your situation. Exchange Students These students are participants of an exchange program for either one semester or a full academic year. Incoming exchange students are non-degree seeking students. We have an established reciprocal agreement with their home school that waives the tuition and fee requirements during their stay at Fort Lewis. All paperwork and placement inquiries should be directed to the International Programs Office. Please check the following link to make sure that you school has the reciprocal agreement with Fort Lewis College. >> Partner Schools Independent International Students (Direct Enrollment) Students who wish to attend Fort Lewis College need to follow the regular admission policies and procedures as other non-resident students. Your paperwork and placement inquiries should be directed to the Office of Admission.