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NEW THIS WEEK:

START OF QUARTER REMINDERS

  • 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

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.

TAX FILING DEADLINE: USE GLACIER TAX PREPARATION SOFTWARE

The deadline to file taxes is April 15, 2022.
  • Review ISS' tax information and find links to the Glacier Tax Prep (GTP) software
  • 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.
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.



ISS SERVICES DURING SPRING 2022

We will offer hybrid online and in-person services during spring quarter.

ISS Reception Desk Hours

Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Schmitz Hall 459

Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Front Desk

Advising Appointments

The link to book appointments is published on our website.

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.

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.

Virtual Front Desk

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.

ISHIP VIRTUAL FRONT DESK

Through Spring 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.

Virtual Front Desk Schedule – Spring 2022
  • 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!

Drop-In Advising

Sessions with the ISHIP Counselor will be available through the Virtual Front Desk on Mondays and Thursdays.

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.

ZOOM LINK:https://washington.zoom.us/j/8197411645

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
  • 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.
For information about how to accurately complete a self-test, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Get reimbursed
If you do pay for a COVID test, you can get reimbursed for the cost by submitting a claim form.
  • 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
Go to a testing site
Check out these links to find an in-person testing location near you:

REMINDERS

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

Here are some helpful links:

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.

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.

We strongly encourage all students to sign up for UW Alert today!

NEWS FROM CAMPUS PARTNERS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2022 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
VIA THE OFFICE OF CEREMONIES

April 15: Submit Graduation Paperwork
Graduates should contact their academic advisor to make sure their graduation paperwork is submitted by this deadline. This will ensure their name is listed in the Commencement program.

You will receive information via their UW.edu email with instructions about using a special web form to either 1) select a “Commencement Program Name,” if desired, or 2) request not to be listed in the Commencement Program. This is for Commencement purposes only. The registrar’s office is not able to share this information with departments.

May 4 - May 22: Register/Order Online
Participants in the 2022 Commencement Ceremony should complete the registration/order form at www.graduation.uw.edu to obtain cap & gown, tickets for themselves and their guests, and parking permits. In addition, they may use this form to order other graduation items (souvenir tassels, honor cards, stoles of gratitude, etc.), donate to the Senior Gift Fund, and join the Alumni Association.

June 11: 147th Annual University of Washington Commencement Ceremony
12:30 p.m. – Doors open and candidates begin lining up. The “Purple Carpet” pre-show begins.
1:30 p.m. - The ceremony begins with the student procession.

Contact the Office of Ceremonies or
visit the Commencement website if you have additional questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES

  • Be aware of add/drop deadlines & tuition deadlines.
  • April 12, 2022: Placement of registration holds for under-enrolled students
  • April 15, 2022: Deadline to file your tax return
  • April 26, 2022: SEVIS termination/cancellation date for unresolved registration & immigration check-in issues

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