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NEW THIS WEEK:
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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Plan Ahead
The transition to the new software will take us some time and attention. We encourage you to plan ahead now and submit any requests that you may need from our office. When we launch the new software, there may be delays as we replace our old workflows with new ones.
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There will be no advising appointments available February 7 through 18 to support training and development for advising staff. Advisors will be responding to emails and processing requests during this time, but unable to schedule 1x1 appointments. Seek information on our website or email us at uwiss@uw.edu for support.
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We will share an update with a more detailed timeline in the near future.
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Return to in-person classes January 31
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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 on Mondays and Thursdays.
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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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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.
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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 25, 2022:
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Global Leadership Series—A Conversation with Kyu Lee
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Join us for a virtual conversation with Kyu Lee (‘00), UW’s first international trustee. As a UW Trustee, Lee represents over 17,000 UW International Alumni worldwide. Kyu is the founder of an international entertainment and media company that integrates music, film and television in the US and Korea, which includes being at the forefront of globalizing Psy’s hit song “Gangnam Style.”
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Kyu will answer questions regarding his experience at the UW and steps that he took as a student that have helped him post-graduation. As part of your registration, you will have an opportunity to submit questions that might be asked during the event.
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To RSVP, please use this link
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- January 26, 2022: Career Exploration Workshop for International Graduate Students
- This workshop is designed for international graduate students (master’s and doctoral), and will give you an introduction to ways that can help you develop effective career exploration strategies, including setting goals, utilizing job search resources, using career planning tools, building a LinkedIn Profile, and learning networking strategies. To RSVP to the workshop, follow this link.
- February 1, 2022: SEVIS termination date for students who fail to enroll full-time or fail to check-in
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