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International Student Services

ISS staff advises international students with F-1 or J-1 visas who are currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.

NEW STUDENTS & I-20s

Incoming Students
New students should work with admissions to receive their immigration documents.

Pre-Arrival Checklist

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

Current Students
Current F-1 students seeking internships for the summer vacation quarter must apply for work authorization.

Learn about CPT

WORK AFTER GRADUATION

Graduating Students
F-1 students graduating this quarter may be eligible to remain in the United States and work in their field of study.

Learn about OPT

RECENT NEWS

Suzzallo Globe
The U.S. government has announced the end of the COVID-19 flexibilities for F-1 students.

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Fun Facts!

Over 8,000 international students call UW home. More than 100 countries are represented on the UW campus.

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Contact & Location

Phone: 206-221-7857
Email: uwiss@uw.edu
Location: 459 Schmitz Hall
Box 355832
Seattle, WA 98155

Office Hours

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1:00pm-4:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
No in-person services

Holiday Closures

May 29 – Memorial Day
June 19 – Juneteenth
July 4 – Independence Day
September 4 – Labor Day
November 10 – Veterans Day
November 23 – Thanksgiving Day
November 24 – Native American Heritage Day
December 25 – Christmas Day

Campus Location

Schmitz Hall on the campus map

Disclaimer

The information on this website is of a general nature and is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. The content is written with care, but may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. UW ISS is not responsible for content found through external links. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain legal status in the U.S. at all times and to comply fully with University policies and procedures.