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SUMMER QUARTER: WEEK 2

New This Week


SUMMER QUARTER ENROLLMENT
  • New to the UW or to a new degree program starting summer quarter? Complete the ISS Check-In process by accessing your MyISSS account and completing the Check-In Request form. Make sure you have updated your local mailing address through MyUW before you complete the Check-In.
  • If summer quarter is your first quarter at the UW, you must be enrolled full-time (12 credits for undergraduates, 10 credits for graduate students). Consult the time schedule or an academic adviser in your department for more information or help finding the right courses.
  • If summer quarter is your final quarter at the UW, you must also be enrolled full-time (12 credits for undergraduates, 10 credits for graduate students). Review the Possible Exceptions to Full-Time Enrollment to see if you qualify. Take action if you qualify for an exception and you need to request a reduced course load.

SUMMER HEAT IN SEATTLE

This week, the Seattle-area is experiencing a heatwave. For students in the Greater Seattle area, be alert to signs of heat exhaustion and try to find ways to stay cool.
If you do not have access to air conditioning, or are uncomfortable at home, there are free cooling centers throughout King County where you can rest.

JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY CLOSURE

All offices at the University of Washington, including the ISS, will be closed on Monday, July 4. ISS staff and all services will be unavailable that day. July 4 will not be considered a business day for processing. There will also be no class instruction on July 4. We hope you enjoy a relaxing day off.

ISS EMAIL SCAM

The ISS sent a notification last week about an email scam using our uwissnoreply@uw.edu account. The email scam was not sent by the ISS and is not real. If you received an email like this, please do not reply or click on any links. We recommend you report this scam to UW Police Department.

ISS will not send you an email asking for money, request screenshots of your bank account, or demand bring proof of funding be brought in person to our office. We would also never demand money to fix your immigration record. All ISS immigration requests and documents are processed through the MyISSS platform and do not ask you to come in person. Any documents requested related to an immigration request can be submitted to ISS directly through your MyISSS portal.

ISS Summer Quarter Hours

ISS Reception Desk Hours
Monday - Thursday
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
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.
Advising Appointments
The link to book either an in person or a virtual appointment 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 are unable to accommodate drop in advising or same day appointments.

ISHIP VIRTUAL FRONT DESK

The International Student Health Insurance Program (ISHIP) Office will be offering virtual advising services for summer quarter.

Summer Quarter ISHIP Virtual Front Desk Schedule
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
The ISHIP Counselor will be available for 10-minute consultations through the ISHIP Virtual Front Desk on Mondays and Thursdays between 9:00 - 11:00 AM. There will be no counseling staff at the Virtual Front Desk outside of these hours.

REMINDERS

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.

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:

UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES

  • Be aware of add/drop deadlines & tuition deadlines.
  • Review the academic calendar for a complete list of relevant deadlines
  • Summer quarter registration and tuition deadlines
      • Make changes (add/drop) by June 27 - the last day to withdraw without owing tuition or fees. A $20 fee will be assessed for late adds or drops beginning June 28.
      • Register for classes before the late registration period begins on July 5. During the late registration period, a $75 fee will be assessed for first time registrants.
      • Pay tuition no later than July 11.
  • Check out upcoming events hosted by CIRCLE and affiliated programs.
  • Learn more about the FIUTS community and FIUTS hosted events for the greater Seattle area international student community.
  • The Seattle Times Guide to Summer 2022
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