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Autumn Quarter 10/24/2022 - F-1 Student Newsletter

Featured Topics:
  • ISS Advising Hours October 24-28 - Limited Availability
  • Want to Drop a Class? Submit a Request in MyISSS.
  • Join FIUTS CultureFest
Reminders:
  • F-1 Student Travel Signature Clinics
  • F-1 Employment Video Series
Favorite Fall Beverages in ISS

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

ISS & ISHIP Hours this week

ISS Advising Hours October 24-28 - Limited Availability

This week, our advising team is working to process requests and a few of them are attending the Region I NAFSA Professional Development Conference. Thus, we have limited hours for support.
  • Monday, October 24 - Virtual Drop-Ins from 9 AM to 11 AM; In-Person Drop-Ins from 2 PM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday, October 25 - Virtual Drop-Ins from 9 AM to 11 AM; In-Person Drop-Ins from 2 PM to 4 PM

Want to Drop a Class? Submit a Request to ISS!

As international students, you're required to maintain full-time enrollment status. If you're looking to drop a class this term, there are ways to request a full-time enrollment exception in MyISSS. Please review the information on our website so you know your options. You can also meet with an advisor to talk about the full-time enrollment exceptions.

Join FIUTS CultureFest!

FIUTS invites international students to be a part of the CultureFest! This annual celebration highlights the diversity and talent that UW students bring to Seattle. You can learn more by visiting the CultureFest website!

REMINDERS

F-1 Student Travel Signature Clinics

F-1 students can begin attending travel signatures clinics in November.
For more information about travel signatures, review our website.

F-1 Employment Video Learning Series

The International Student Advising Team made some videos over the summer to help you understand common F-1 student employment topics! Please watch them to learn about these employment options.

Favorite Fall Beverages in ISS

ISS staff members were asked about their favorite fall beverages. Here's what they shared!
  • "Cafe Allegro has a cinnamon honey oatmilk latte as one of their seasonal drinks, and it has been one of my favorites this season." -- ISS advisor, Alisa Sweet
  • "Hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick and egg nog." -- ISS program assistant, Ed Farnham
  • "Also a hot cider fan. And hot chocolate." -- ISS advisor, Leana de la Torre
  • "Not sure if this is autumn or winter, but I love (light) eggnog." -- ISS advisor, Justin Mellish
We hope you're enjoying fall flavors!

UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES

ISS & ISHIP Early Fall Quarter Hours

The International Student Services office is open for regular business hours. You can visit our front desk Monday through Thursday, 1 PM to 4 PM.

The ISHIP Office has a virtual front desk Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM. An advisor is available to meet with you about insurance Monday through Thursday.
Let us know how we're doing by filling out our feedback form.
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