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NEW THIS WEEK:

Good luck to those taking final examinations, completing projects, and an extra round of applause for our graduating students! Here at the ISS office, we're so proud of all of our students and your accomplishments.

GRADUATING THIS QUARTER? START THINKING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT!

Many students apply to graduate in spring quarter - it's time to finalize plans for what's next!
Be sure to review the final year checklist - this checklist includes reminders for ALL graduating students, including:
We know that these transitions can be highly stressful, so we have prepared thorough checklists and resources for, wherever your path may lead!

ISS PROCESSING INFO: NOW PUBLISHED ON ISS WEBSITE

We're now publishing processing information on the homepage of our website - iss.uw.edu. Check our homepage for information about how many tasks are in advisors' queues as well as how many emails we're working on. Expect your requests to be answered within 3 weeks.

WARNING: SCAM TARGETING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

WHAT IS HAPPENING?
A UW student received a cellular phone call from an impersonator who claimed he was
a Police Officer with the Hong Kong Police. The student was threatened to be jailed if
she did not send money via a bank transfer to a Chinese bank account provided by the
impersonator. She was also told that the case was a “National Secret” and if she told
anyone she would be imprisoned for 7 to 10 years.


WHY AM I BEING ALERTED?
We at the UW Police want you to be safe and do not want this happening to you!


POLICE WILL NEVER DEMAND MONEY


WHAT STEPS DO I TAKE?
  • HANG UP; stop talking with the person asking you for money
  • DO NOT SEND MONEY or gift card information to strangers
  • TELL someone you trust
  • REPORT it to the UW Police on campus
  • ALERT your Consulate or Embassy and your family

ISS SERVICES DURING SUMMER 2022

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

Our Summer Quarter detailed schedule is coming soon!

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:

LATE COURSE DROP & THE ADVISOR ASSISTED DROP

Need to drop a class? You have two options:

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!

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES

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