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SUMMER QUARTER: WEEK 3 (7/5/2022)

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LATE COURSE DROP & THE ADVISOR ASSISTED DROP

Week 3 of the quarter marks the beginning of the Late Course Drop period. This means that there are additional steps involved if you need to drop courses.
You have two options:
Please review the detailed instructions on the university registrar's website for more information.

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.
  • 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).
  • 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.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ON STEM OPT?

Don't forget to submit your 6 month validation reports on time! The request form is available in the Requests & Documents section of your MyISSS account and is very simple! Students needing to submit the 12 and 24 month reports will also need to submit their I-983.

REMINDER ABOUT SCAMS

The ISS continues to hear from students who have been targeted by scams, especially ones where the email or caller claims to be from the U.S. government, foreign government, or other organizations related to your immigration status. Be aware that these scams can sound scary or threatening but NEVER give your private, secure information to someone demanding secure information.

The U.S. government, SEVP, ICE, FBI, and Police WILL NEVER DEMAND MONEY or your private information like bank account, passport information, etc.
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
  • DO NOT give them private data like your passport number, account info, etc.
  • TELL someone you trust
  • REPORT it to the UW Police on campus
  • ALERT your Consulate or Embassy and your family

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
We are unable to accommodate drop in advising or same day appointments.
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.

ISHIP VIRTUAL FRONT DESK

Summer Quarter Schedule for the International Student Health Insurance Program (ISHIP) Virtual Front Desk
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!

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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