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NEW THIS WEEK:
GLACIER TAX PREPARATION SOFTWARE
It's tax season and we know that you probably have many questions!
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- ISS has a website with tax information and links to the Glacier Tax Prep (GTP) software. You may review it here: https://iss.washington.edu/resources/money-matters/tax-information/
- Please do not use off-campus software. Most of the software you can purchase online or in the store is designed for U.S. citizens and will not work for most international students. This software also does not check for tax treaties with your country of citizenship.
- Students who used Glacier Tax Prep last year may have learned that they can now file taxes as a “resident alien for tax purposes.” If this is you, you may file using software designed for U.S. citizens and residents.
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ISS advisors are not tax experts and cannot answer individual tax questions. We provide Glacier Tax Prep as a courtesy to assist you with the process. Any specific tax questions should be addressed to Glacier.
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UPDATE TO CAMPUS MASKING POLICY
Face coverings are no longer required for outdoor events or gatherings of 500 or more people as of Feb. 18, 2022. Masks continue to be required indoors in all UW facilities, regardless of your vaccination status, in accordance with the University’s Face Covering Policy.
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Effective March 1, 2022, vaccine verification will no longer be required for events or venues such as museums and theaters that currently require it. Event organizers and venue managers may continue to require proof of vaccination or negative test if they choose to do so. We will be updating the relevant UW policies accordingly.
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MYISSS IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Over the last few weeks, we have sent F and J students invitations to login to our a new web-based tool - MyISSS (pronounced My I-triple-S).
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We're excited to see that many students have logged into their accounts and submitted requests in our new platform! Log into your profile today and explore our new software!
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We have more information about using MyISSS on our website.
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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
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 - the first step in booking will be choosing the category of question 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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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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COVID-19 TESTS FOR ISHIP MEMBERS
ISHIP members have several ways to get tested for COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost.
Get no cost at-home test kits
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- At an in-network pharmacy. Find an in-network pharmacy near you by signing in to your account on lifewiseac and searching Find a Doctor.
- Online at gov. Limit one order per household.
- Online through ExpressScripts. Set up an account and get a kit shipped to your home.
If you do pay for a COVID test, you can get reimbursed for the cost by submitting a claim form.
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- Download and print the claim form
- Fill out the form
- Follow the directions and send the completed claim form to the address on the form
Check out these links to find an in-person testing location near you:
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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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LATE COURSE DROP PERIOD & THE ADVISOR ASSISTED DROP
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NEWS FROM CAMPUS PARTNERS
UNITE UW Spring 2022 Applications 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
- Be aware of add/drop deadlines & tuition deadlines.
- CIRCLE & CIRCLE of Friends Events:
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Japanese Culture Night (CoF Wednesday)
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Happy Hinamatsuri! Every year on March 3 in Japan, people celebrate Hinamatsuri, also known as Doll Festival or Girls’ Day. Come join CIRCLE of Friends and Japanese Student Association to celebrate this tradition during a Japanese cultural night, filled with fun booths, including hand fan painting, lantern decorating, calligraphy, origami, anime, and traditional Japanese snacks.
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Unite UW Info Session 9 (CoF Thursday)
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CoF invites Unite UW program leaders and participants to share with you all the fun activities offered by Unite UW during spring quarter and how to write a successful application to get into the program.
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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.
Missed an edition of our newsletter? They're now archived on our website for easy access.
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