Post-Arrival Checklist
Complete the Immigration Check-In Online
- The U.S. government requires all F-1 and J-1 students to officially “check in” with their university when they begin a new program of study in the U.S.
- No appointment or meeting is required — check-in at the UW is 100% online.
- You must be inside the U.S. to check in. Please complete your online check-in as soon as you can after you successfully enter the U.S.
Starting Quarter | Online Check-In Opens | Check-In Deadline |
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Summer 2022 | May 23, 2022 | June 21, 2022 |
Autumn 2022 | August 29, 2022 | September 28, 2022 |
Step 1: Prepare!
- Successfully enter the United States. You must be inside the U.S. to check in.
- Enroll full-time for classes at UW
- Prepare digital file of documents for upload
Step 2: Update Your MyUW Contact Information
Avoid Rejection! Contact information problems are the most common reason student check-ins fail.
Use the MyUW Contact Info Update Guide to avoid common problems.
Your contact information must exactly match the U.S. Post Office’s database to successfully be checked in.
- Rejected check-ins endanger your status with the U.S. government. ISS will put a hold on your university account if this process is not done correctly.
Step 3: Complete the Immigration Check-In & Document Upload Form
Complete the Check-In in MyISSS
F-1 Process Instructions (pdf)
J-1 Process Instructions (pdf)
Step 4: Complete Required Orientation Session
All new international students on F-1 or J-1 visas are required by the University to attend one orientation session.
More information about orientation will be posted when it is available