Newsletter
May 14, 2021
On-campus vaccine pop-ups next week
Are you in the Seattle area and still waiting for a vaccine appointment? The UW will hold walk-in vaccination clinics with the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine at Madrona Hall (3rd floor) from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 18. Walk-in during open hours or make an appointment. Everyone who gets vaccinated at…
May 5, 2021
Vaccinations Available on Seattle Campus
Are you in the Seattle-area and haven’t yet received your COVID-19 vaccine? Here are two specific ways to get vaccinated now, at no cost to you: Get vaccinated by UW Medicine. Their Montlake location on the south side of the Seattle campus is administering the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines: Make an appointment by visiting…
March 3, 2020
How to Learn About OPT
OPT Orientation Video* Start with our OPT Orientation video. *Note: the OPT I-20 request process described in the video is out of date, though all other instructions are current. Use our webform to request an OPT I-20 from ISS; we no longer accept the paper OPT I-20 request form. When and How to Apply: Instructions…
Tax Prep Resources
All students must file some kind of tax-related form if you studied in the U.S. in 2019, even if you did not work on campus. General Tax Information and FAQs Please review Tax Information and FAQs for basic information. Reminder: we in ISS are not qualified to answer individual tax questions. Taxes are complex and…
January 30, 2020
Health Alert: Information about novel coronavirus
There continue to be no confirmed cases of the coronavirus at the UW. Review up to date information and recommendations from the University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department regarding the novel coronavirus. An FAQ page has been provided for students, faculty, and staff with questions. Information is also available through the CDC’s 2019 Coronavirus page. The…
July 18, 2019
How to Drop a Class During Your Summer Vacation Quarter
Many students register part-time during their annual vacation quarter in summer. If you are eligible for your annual vacation quarter this summer To drop one class: Review the Office of the Registrar’s drop deadlines to determine if you are allowed to drop the course. If the drop deadlines allow you to drop, next please complete…