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NEW THIS WEEK:
Flexibility for remote instruction during January
Campus services remain available, including the ISS office - please scroll below to view our office hours this quarter.
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Here are some additional reminders for keeping our campus community safe as we return from break:
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- Wear well-fitting masks.
- Get your booster shot when you become eligible.
- Get tested if exposed to someone who tests positive, or if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Avoid high-risk situations, like large, unmasked gatherings.
COMING SOON!
Later this quarter, ISS will be launching a new web-based tool for students to engage with our office. Over the coming weeks, we will share more information about this new tool so that you are prepared when it launches. The new platform will provide students with access to more information about their immigration records and serve as a streamlined way to communicate with ISS staff and make requests. We're excited to share more with you soon!
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REGISTER FULL-TIME FOR WINTER QUARTER 2022
If you are not already full-time or authorized for an exception, make sure to do so now.
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ISS SERVICES DURING WINTER 2022
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.
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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! Find more information on our website.
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REMINDERS
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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
All F-1 students with authorized CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT are required to report changes to their employment. Please contact us if you have questions about how to report this information.
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CHANGE OF MAJOR I-20S
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If you have a major change effective for winter quarter, please note that we will begin emailing out the major update I-20s between week 4-6. 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. If your major change is in effect for summer, a new I-20 is usually available by the 6th week of the quarter.
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ISHIP VIRTUAL FRONT DESK
Through Winter 2022, 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 – Winter 2022
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- Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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
Undergraduate Academic Affairs now hiring peer advisers
UAA Advising is currently recruiting for our Peer Adviser student positions!
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UAA Peer Advisers are experienced undergraduate students who receive extensive training and work alongside professional staff advisers to serve thousands of UW Seattle students each academic year. Peer Advisers see students for 10-15 minute drop-in advising sessions that commonly involve discussing: course selection, major selection and declaration, satisfactory progress policies, registration, academic difficulty, and referrals to campus resources. Peer Advisers also answer emails submitted to the main general advising account of the university.
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The application deadline is Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 11:59 PM PST.
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CIRCLE launches new social program for international undergraduate students!
Responding to the continued needs for community and support, UW CIRCLE is very excited to launch CIRCLE of Friends (CoF), a space where international undergraduate students can hang out, make friends, get support, and much more!
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- Starting in January 2022, you can drop in the CoF Zoom room every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays any time between 5:30-8:30pm, to study, to connect, or to engage. We can play board games, do quiet study, or listen to music, so we don't have to be alone or feel isolated.
- In February 2022, CoF will move to HUB 141 to continue supporting you and your friends in person.
- Through CoF, you can also make 1:1 appointments with peer advisors and CIRCLE staff throughout the week. This is meant to be a safe space where you can chat about your unique situations and get help. Feel free to book your appointments here.
We are hosting a CoF virtual launch party to connect you all and to share how CoF can help you. Join us for a fun night, filled with board games, good vibes, and good friends!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
- As we prepare for a new quarter, be sure to review the add/drop deadlines & tuition deadlines.
- January 10, 2022: Late add period begins
- January 17, 2022: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - University Holiday
- January 21, 2021: Tuition payment deadline
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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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