January 8, 2025

Winter quarter Enrollment Reminders for F-1/J-1 Students:

  • Full-Time Enrollment Deadline: January 19  
  • Undergraduate students: 12 credits  
  • Graduate students: 10 credits or 1 credit at the 700/800 level
  • Online Course Policy: Only one online course is allowed per quarter toward the full-time enrollment requirement.

Exceptions:  

    • Medical reasons  
    • Final quarter  
    • Concurrent enrollment  
    •  Academic issues  

  (Must obtain ISS approval before the full-time registration deadline to comply with regulations.)

https://iss.uw.edu/winter-quarter-2025-reminders/

Taxes for F-1 and J-1 Students:

  • Glacier Tax Prep will be available in mid to late February (once payroll processes documents).
  • U.S. Tax Workshop for F-1/J-1 students on February 27, sponsored by the UW Federal Tax Clinic.
  • Note: ISS staff cannot provide tax advice or guidance on filing taxes.

https://iss.uw.edu/taxes/

ISS Winter Quarter Hours and Availability:

Virtual Advising:  

  •  F-1: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9 AM – 11 AM  
  •  J-1: Tuesday 9 AM – 11 AM

In-Person Advising:  

  •  F-1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 PM – 3 PM  
  • J-1: Thursday 1 PM – 3 PM

Live Chat: Available with our reception team throughout the day, Monday to Friday.

Friday Information Sessions: Topics include Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), STEM OPT, and Immigration Leave of Absence (new).

https://iss.uw.edu/calendar/