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April 7, 2026

ECE: Student Emergency Support Fund – Spring 2026

The ECE Student Emergency Support Fund serves as an avenue of financial support for ECE students experiencing severe financial hardship related to unexpected, unavoidable and unplanned expenses. Please review the ECE Student Emergency Support Fund website for full details on eligibility, how to apply, and a list of other resources that may be able to assist you.   As we…


April 1, 2026

UW: Grad Fair – 4/8 & 4/9

Come to Grad Fair! April 8 & 9, 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm at the University Book Store. At the Fair, you’ll see announcements, frames, rings and souvenir items for purchase. Photographers will be there to take your graduation portrait (cap & gown provided by the Office of Ceremonies). Dubs will be available for photos…


YOUR STEPS TO A GREAT UW CAMPUS COMMENCEMENT DAY – Spring 2026

YOUR STEPS TO A GREAT COMMENCEMENT DAY ·       Master’s and Doctoral Candidates Graduates are eligible to participate if they earned their degrees in Summer 2025, Autumn 2025, or Winter 2026, submitted their master’s degree request or scheduled their final exam (doctoral) with the Graduate School for Spring 2026, or have a reasonable expectation of graduating…


March 30, 2026

OWRC: Graduate Student Resources – Spring 2026

On behalf of the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC), we are excited to welcome you back for Spring Quarter! The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff. At the OWRC, graduate writers can find a range of resources and programs including one-on-one consultations, the graduate-focused Write for You podcast, the Graduate Writer’s Reading List, and more online resources and programing.   Additionally, this quarter we are excited…


OWRC: Instructor & TA Resources – Spring 2026

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is excited to welcome you back for Spring Quarter! The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff, including one-on-one peer tutoring appointments for students in both in-person and virtual formats, informational classroom visits, and in-class workshops. Connect students with the OWRC by including resource information in your syllabus or incorporating an in-class…


March 25, 2026

IEEE-HKN” ECE Merch – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 4/4

As the 25-26 school year comes to a close, IEEE-HKN is continuing our annual tradition of selling new ECE gear! Rep the department with our 2026-2027 Electrical & Computer Engineering merch, featuring exclusive designs made by UW ECE students. Check out the form or scan the QR on the poster for more information about prices and merch…


CIRCLE: International Global Board Game Evening – 4/10, 4:00 p.m.

Global Board Game Evening for International Graduate Students  Friday, April 10, 4-6 PM  Schmitz Hall 250 (CIRCLE Office), UW Seattle Campus Map: https://map.uw.edu/?id=2099#!m/1028813?s/  Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LoxB6tr6NHtjJCJ17)  Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/mkPUZ4Uprd    Looking for a fun way to unwind and connect with other international graduate students? Bring one of your favorite board games —anything from a cozy classic to a…


ISS: Working in the U.S. After Graduate School: Employment-Based Visa Options and Beyond – 4/7, 5:00 p.m.

Working in the U.S. After Graduate School: Employment-Based Visa Options and Beyond  Tuesday, April 7, 5–6:30 PM  HUB, Room 332, UW Seattle Campus Map: https://www.washington.edu/maps/?north#!/hub  Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2thuWYvGCkYWzkVj9)  Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/vDuG9Pzjht    Thinking about working in the U.S. after graduate school? This session, presented by immigration attorneys from Gibbs Houston Pauw Immigration Law Firm, will cover employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visa…


CIRCLE: Hoppy International Easter Egg Hunt – 4/4, 4:00 p.m.

  Hoppy Easter Egg Hunt: International Graduate Students and Families  Saturday, April 4, 4-6 PM  Schmitz Hall 250 (CIRCLE Office), UW Seattle Campus Map: https://map.uw.edu/?id=2099#!m/1028813?s/  Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LoxB6tr6NHtjJCJ17)  Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/6ZSEvzGM2Q    Join us for a joyful, family‑friendly Easter Egg Hunt created especially for international graduate students and their families. We’ll kick things off with a lively Easter egg hunt…


March 12, 2026

UW ECE: 2026 Graduation Celebration Registration Now Open

Hello ECE Graduate Students and Recent Graduates, The UW Commencement and ECE Graduation Celebration are just a few months away. We’ve created a webpage with details about the ECE’s Graduation Celebration, along with information on registering for UW Commencement and ordering your regalia (cap, gown, and hood). Please review the information below for key dates and next steps….



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