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NEW THIS WEEK:
START OF QUARTER REMINDERS
Welcome to a new quarter! As you return to campus after a refreshing spring break, keep in mind these important reminders:
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- If you are not already, enroll full time. Undergraduate students are required to enroll in at least 12 credits; Graduate students must enroll in at least 10 credits.
- Review important deadlines for registration, adding/dropping courses & tuition payments in the academic calendar.
IN-PERSON ADVISING APPOINTMENTS
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Students can now book in-person appointments with ISS advisors. Use our booking calendar and select a meeting type labeled 'in-person' to meet with an advisor in Schmitz Hall.
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CAMPUS MASKING POLICY
Masks will become optional inside most University facilities starting March 28. Masks will be required in clinical and other health-care settings and on public transportation. The UW Face Covering Policy will be updated to reflect this change.
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In her email on March 8, President Cauce encourages campus community members to wear masks during the first two weeks of spring quarter, particularly if they will be traveling over spring break. Wearing a well-fitting mask is still encouraged, though not required.
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ISS SERVICES DURING SPRING 2022
We will offer hybrid online and in-person services during spring 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 – Spring 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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GLACIER TAX PREPARATION SOFTWARE
It's tax season and we know that you probably have many questions! The deadline to file taxes is April 15, 2022.
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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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NEWS FROM CAMPUS PARTNERS
Connect with African Students this April!
Calling all Seattle-area university undergraduates! Make friends from Botswana, Ethiopia, and the Gambia by signing up to be a local Ambassador for our upcoming Virtual Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). Participate in weekly virtual discussions via online chat with African peers between April 7-May 6. Service hours are available. Applications are due April 1. Learn more at www.fiuts.org/paylp. Questions? Contact Jason Evans at jason@fiuts.org.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
- Be aware of add/drop deadlines & tuition deadlines.
- First Day of Spring Quarter: March 28
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March 30: Calling All French-Speakers: FIUTS Virtual Networking Reception with Journalists from Mali
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Connect with young journalists and media-makers from Mali and learn more about their work! A virtual networking reception with participants in the FIUTS Media Literacy and Leadership Institute (MLLI) will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, March 30 from 10:30am-12:00pm (Pacific). While we particularly encourage French speakers to attend, we’ll have an English-speaking breakout room as well! All are welcome. Learn more and register here.
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