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NEW THIS WEEK:
This week marks the final week of instruction for Autumn 2021 - best of luck as you complete final exams and projects!
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As the quarter ends, we know that many students are making plans to travel - either to your home country, within the United States, or elsewhere. We strongly encourage you to keep up-to-date with travel restrictions, particularly with news about the latest COVID-19 variant. Travel guidelines, requirements, and restrictions can change quickly, so we want to make sure you are prepared and remind you of the following:
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- Refer to the CDC guidelines for international travel.
- Be aware of new travel restrictions and make flexible plans when possible:
- The U.S. government announced effective December 6, all international air passengers traveling to the U.S. will be required to produce a COVID-19 negative test within one day of their departure, regardless of nationality or vaccination status.
- National Interest Exception waivers to the latest travel restrictions are not currently available.
- Consider carefully the risk of international travel right now and your options for returning to the U.S. knowing that new travel restrictions could be implemented and you may be required to quarantine or self-isolate when you return to the U.S. Monitor the CDC international travel guidelines.
- Refer to the ISS Coronavirus FAQ for F & J students as well as the university's facts and resources for all campus community members, which are kept up-to-date with the latest information.
HAPPENING NOW:
If you will be traveling internationally over the winter break, make sure to check your most recent I-20 or DS-2019 for a valid travel signature! Travel signatures are valid for 1 year for enrolled students - if you need an update, request one online today!
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OFFICE CLOSURES:
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PLAN AHEAD! Our reception desk will be closed for in-person services between December 20th - December 31st. We will be available virtually December 20th - 23rd and 27th - 30th but closed December 24th and December 31st. Remote advising appointments will also be available.
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ISS SERVICES DURING WINTER 2022
Thank you to those who submitted feedback via our survey! We are reviewing your responses and will use this information along with other data to make plans for our winter quarter office hours and availability. A finalized schedule of services will be shared within the next few weeks. Look for an update on our website and in an upcoming newsletter. Thank you for your patience!
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ISS SERVICES DURING AUTUMN 2021
All advising and student services will be offered virtually this quarter.
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ISS Reception Desk Hours
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Schmitz Hall 459
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Front Desk
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PLAN AHEAD! Our reception desk will be closed for in-person services between December 20 - December 31. We will be available virtually December 20th - 23rd and 27th - 30th but closed December 24th and December 31st.
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Advising Appointments
Students can now book appointments with our advising team using our new appointment management tool.
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The link to book appointments is published on our website.
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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.
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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.
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Virtual Front Desk
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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!
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GRADUATING THIS QUARTER? START THINKING ABOUT WHAT'S NEXT!
| Be sure to review the final year checklist - this checklist includes reminders for ALL graduating students, including: |
| We know that these transitions can be highly stressful, so we have prepared thorough checklists and resources for wherever your path may lead! |
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REMINDERS
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LATE COURSE DROP PERIOD & THE ADVISOR ASSISTED DROP
Week 3 of the quarter marked the beginning of the Late Course Drop period. This means that there are additional steps involved if you need to drop courses.
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You now have two options:
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WORKING ON CAMPUS?
F and J students must be aware of the rules that cover the basics of on-campus employment for their visa categories - make sure that you have the
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Here are some helpful links:
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J-1 ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
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Make sure you have requested authorization with your AROs in ISS! An ISS Advisor will need to report your on-campus employment in SEVIS. You can request this authorization by completing our form.
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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.
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We strongly encourage all students to sign up for UW Alert today!
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REPORT CHANGES TO EMPLOYMENT
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All F-1 students with authorized CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT are required to report changes to their employment - this includes any name changes made by a company. With the announcement to rebrand as Meta, any student working for the company formerly known as Facebook must report this new employment information. Please contact us if you have questions about how to report this information.
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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.
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Virtual Front Desk Schedule – Autumn 2021
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- 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!
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Sessions with the ISHIP Counselor will be available through the Virtual Front Desk at the following times:
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- 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.
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NEWS FROM CAMPUS PARTNERS
Unite UW Winter Applications Now Open
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Unite UW connects domestic and international students at the UW through a unique seven-week program. Each Unite UW section has 30 participants who are paired up (domestic-international) for weekly cultural bonding activities. Small groups of pairs, led by a facilitator, will meet outside the program to encourage further cultural exchange. This complimentary program is offered every quarter in the academic year, and is not credit bearing.
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If you see yourself as a leader and you enjoy leading small groups, have a passion for relationship building, and like to initiate activities, you can apply to be a Unite UW facilitator.
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Join Unite UW for a fun, meaningful, and transformative experience!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
- December 10: Last day of instruction, Autumn 2021
- December 11 - 17: Final Examination Week
- December 18, 2021 - January 2, 2022: Winter Break
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Need more information? We offer on-demand and live resources to help answer your questions! Let us know how we're doing by filling out our feedback form.
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