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NEW THIS WEEK

Fall quarter is flying by - we hope you've had a chance to wander around campus to see all the beautiful colors of the changing leaves! Make sure to enjoy some outdoor time while preparing for midterms!

This week, we want to highlight some important deadlines - particularly for new students or students for whom this is the first quarter studying in the U.S.



HAPPENING NOW:

If you have a major change effective for autumn quarter, we have begun emailing out major update I-20s this week. As a reminder, students do not need to contact ISS to request an update to the I-20 with new major or minor information — it will happen automatically.
FINAL REMINDER: NEW STUDENTS MUST CHECK IN BY OCTOBER 27, 2021
If you traveled to the U.S. for the first time this autumn quarter, be sure to review and complete the immigration check-in process. This is required for all students entering the U.S. who have not yet activated their F-1 or J-1 status.
If you have not yet checked in, you must do so now in order to avoid consequences to your nonimmigrant status. Complete the check-in by Wednesday, October 27 to avoid termination or cancellation of your SEVIS record.

IMMUNIZATION & VACCINATION VERIFICATION DEADLINE

The deadline to submit your immunization records is fast approaching - if you have not satisfied this requirement by November 5th, a registration hold will be placed on your account, which will prevent you from registering for winter quarter 2022.

Note that this deadline is also the deadline to provide documentation of your vaccination against COVID-19.

REGISTER FULL TIME FOR AUTUMN QUARTER

If you are not already full-time or authorized for an exception, make sure to do so now.

If you are unable to enroll full-time, or want to take time off, please review the exceptions to full-time enrollment. Contact our office with additional questions about eligibility - you can complete our 'Contact Us' form, or book an appointment with an advisor.

If you will graduate this quarter, make sure to review the final year checklist - there is still time to apply for OPT, apply to transfer to a new program, or make other plans.

ISS SERVICES DURING AUTUMN 2021

ISS staff are excited to be back on campus and we look forward to welcoming all of our international students back or to campus for the first time! Although staff will be returning to campus, all advising and student services will be offered virtually this quarter.

ISS Reception Desk Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Schmitz Hall 459

Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Front Desk

Advising Appointments

Students are now able to book appointments with our advising team using our new appointment management tool.

The link to book appointments is published on our website.

Students should prepare to choose the type of appointment they need - your first step in booking will be choosing the category of question you'd like to discuss with an advisor or member of our staff.

You will be prompted to log into your Outlook account when you access our booking calendar. Use your @uw.edu credentials to log in and view available appointment types and times. We do not offer same day appointments or cancellations.

Virtual Front Desk

Staff are available to help you navigate the website, connect you to important resources, and provide general assistance. Staff will admit one student at a time to the Virtual Front Desk – we appreciate your patience!

Drop-In Advising

Drop-In Advising will look different this quarter. During autumn 2021, we will host three Drop-In Advising sessions. Each session will be focused on one specific topic.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) - November 12, 2021 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - December 10, 2021 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

REMINDERS

VACCINATION STATUS VERIFICATION - DEADLINE APPROACHING!


In an email to UW community members on July 7, UW President Cauce and Provost Richards shared updated guidance about campus operations and provided instructions for vaccination status verification. If you are a student who is also an employee at the UW, note that you will be required to complete the student attestation as well as the employee attestation.

Here are the key points:
  • Updated 8/13/2021: All campus community members are required to wear masks or other face coverings when indoors.
  • Based on Washington State guidance, physical distancing and capacity limits are no longer in place.
  • Students, Faculty and Staff must verify their vaccination status. Students must provide vaccination information by the start of autumn quarter. Do so using the student COVID-19 vaccine attestation form.
  • If you are not yet vaccinated, your deadline to provide vaccination status verification is November 5, 2021.
  • A hold will be placed on winter quarter registrations if the form has not been submitted by November 5, 2021.

WORKING ON CAMPUS?

Many students will find on-campus employment at the start of the academic year. As an F-1 or J-1 student, be sure to review the rules that cover the basics of on-campus employment for your visa category.

Here are some helpful links:

LATE COURSE DROP PERIOD & THE ADVISOR ASSISTED DROP

Week 3 of the quarter marks the beginning of the Late Course Drop period. This means that there are additional steps involved if you need to drop courses.

You now have two options:
Please review the detailed instructions on the university registrar's website for more information.

SIGN UP FOR UW ALERT

The University of Washington has developed UW Alert to disseminate information via email, text messages, loudspeakers, website banners and other means, as needed, to keep the campus community informed during emergencies and situations that might disrupt normal operations.

We strongly encourage all students to sign up for UW Alert today!

UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES

  • As we begin a new quarter, be sure to review the add/drop deadlines & tuition deadlines.
  • Wednesday, October 27: Deadline to submit new/initial student check in
  • Friday, October 29: Last day to submit vaccination documentation to avoid registration hold
  • Friday, November 5: Winter quarter registration begins; holds will be placed on students who fail to document their vaccination status.

ISHIP VIRTUAL FRONT DESK

Through Autumn 2021, the ISHIP Office is offering remote services through the Virtual Front Desk. The Virtual Front Desk will be open daily. Our Drop-in Advising will be primarily through the Virtual Front Desk times indicated below. You may also book one-on-one virtual appointments with the ISHIP Counselor by emailing the front desk staff at stdins@uw.edu.

Virtual Front Desk Schedule – Autumn 2021
  • Monday – Friday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Staff will be available to help you navigate the ISHIP website, connect you to important resources, and provide general assistance. Staff will admit one student at a time to the Virtual Front Desk – we appreciate your patience!

Drop-In Advising

Sessions with the ISHIP Counselor will be available through the Virtual Front Desk at the following times:
  • Monday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
  • Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST.
During these blocks, the ISHIP Counselor will be available for 10-minute consultations. There will be no counseling staff at the Virtual Front Desk outside of these hours.

ZOOM LINK:https://washington.zoom.us/j/8197411645

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