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April 28, 2025

UW Grad School: Guidance for international graduate students – posted 4/28

From Guidance for international students_SQ 2025 2025-04-25 23_05_51 In response to recent incidents of international students having their immigration records terminated, we have developed new guidance to support our international student community. This resource is designed to help graduate students and their advisors navigate federal education policy, manage uncertainty around visa status, and access timely…


April 23, 2025

ECE Graduation Celebration 2025 RSVP (MS and PhD Program Deadline – 5/8)

Hello ECE Graduate Students and Recent Graduates, The UW Commencement and ECE Graduation Celebrations are just a few months away, so we have prepared a website for you with information about ECE’s Graduation Celebration which will also include information about registering for the UW Commencement and ordering your regalia (cap, gown, hood). Please review the information below for more…


April 10, 2025

ISS: SEVIS records cancelled – posted 4/8

Posted on April 8, 2025 As of this posting, we have learned of five current UW students plus four recent alumni participating in post-completion Optional Practical Training across the three UW campuses whose F-1 visa and SEVIS records have been cancelled by the federal government without prior notice to the University or the students. The…


April 9, 2025

ECE: Slides & Resources from UW Counseling Center Presentation on 2/26

Hello all, I’m forwarding the slides and information resources from the recent UW Counseling Center presentation. I encourage you to take a moment to review them and make sure you’re taking full advantage of the resources available at UW. Remember to prioritize your well-being and look out for one another.  We are here if you…


April 7, 2025

FIUTS: CulturalFest – 4/19, 4 p.m.

Join me in supporting students from UW and other local schools at FIUTS CulturalFest! FIUTS CulturalFest is an annual celebration of the incredible diversity and vitality that international education brings to the Puget Sound region. Hosted at Benaroya Hall, the event features the International Expo (doors at 4 PM) with interactive cultural displays and activities, followed by…


February 24, 2025

UW Scholars’ Studio: Kwame Donkor & Eliane Nirere Presenting – 2/24, 4:00 p.m.

Scholars’ Studio is a fun, informal event featuring lightning-fast talks by UW graduate students from across disciplines. Presenters will talk about their graduate projects in front of a general audience, without using a lot of academic or technical jargon. This event is open to the UW community. This event is a collaboration between the UW Libraries Research…


February 18, 2025

UW Counseling Center: Managing Stress and Finding Balance – 2/26, 1:00 p.m.

Next Wednesday, 2/26, the UW Counseling Center will come to present on some helpful strategies and tools that ECE students can use for managing stress, finding community, and minimizing self-comparison in our academic environment. This presentation is open to all students in the ECE department – undergraduate and graduate students are all encouraged to attend! …


February 13, 2025

UW IEEE: Basement Locker Rentals and Unpaid Locker Dues

UW IEEE/HKN wanted to remind everyone that there are lockers in the ECE basement that are available to rent on a quarterly basis! Visit this page to learn more about how to rent a locker. There are currently a few lockers occupied with unpaid locker dues. If one of these lockers is yours, you MUST either 1) remove…


February 12, 2025

ISS: U.S. Tax Workshop for International Students Sponsored by UW Federal Tax Clinic – 2/27, 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a workshop on the basics of U.S. taxes, specifically tailored for international students. This session, sponsored by International Student Services (ISS) and the UW Federal Tax Clinic, will provide an overview of tax filing requirements and resources to help you navigate the U.S. tax system. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your…


ISS: OPT Information Session – 2/21, 3:00 p.m.

 During the OPT group advising session, advisors will provide an overview of 12-Month Post-Completion Optional Practical Training for F-1 students. Students will also have a chance to ask questions following the information session to ensure they have the knowledge they need to apply for OPT. Registration is required. 



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