International
March 25, 2026
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…
October 8, 2025
Buerk Center: Entrepreneurship for International Graduate Students Information Session – 10/23, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Founders Hall, Room 490 (Google Map | Campus Map) RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/1L7be9XpvU Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurship or the startup world could fit into your research or career plans? Want to meet other like-minded international graduate students across campus? UW CIRCLE has partnered with the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship in the Foster School of Business to…
CIRCLE: International Graduate Student Bowling Night – 10/17, 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17, 4:00 – 6:00 PM HUB Bowling Alley (Good Map | Campus Map) RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/4Vkx7rek1Q (Space is limited) Take a break from studying and strike up some new friendships! Join us for Graduate Student Bowling Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening to meet fellow graduate students. Whether you’re an experienced bowler or just rolling for fun, enjoy snacks, refreshments, and a stress-free…
CIRCLE: International Graduate Students Speed-Friending – 10/11, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 3:00 – 4:30 PM Schmitz Hall, Room 250 (Google Map | Campus Map) RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/aQTYCifwdp (Space is limited) Looking to make friends outside your program and meet graduate students from around the world? Join CIRCLE’s Speed-Friending—a fun, low-pressure way to grow your UW network quickly. In 90 minutes, you’ll rotate through guided conversations using prompt cards, take a short snack…
September 16, 2025
CIRCLE: International Graduate Students Welcome Mixer – 10/3, 4:00 p.m.
International Graduate Students Welcome Mixer Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, 4 – 6 pm HUB Lyceum, Seattle campus Questions? baiziyan@uw.edu Calling all new and continuing international master’s and doctoral students — join us for an afternoon of connection, community, and fun! Meet fellow Huskies from across campus, explore valuable campus resources, and enjoy delicious food and games….
July 24, 2025
GEMS: International Graduate Student Guidance
In response to recent incidents involving the termination of immigration records for international students, The Graduate School has 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 assistance when challenges arise. International…
July 22, 2025
Grad School: Two resources to support international graduate students
Guidance for international graduate students (includes information on degree completion, registration and tuition waivers, and employment) Travel disruption FAQ (focuses on considerations for remote and hybrid instruction in graduate programs)eng Both are available on the Graduate School’s website here.
July 2, 2025
ISS: Director blog post – F & J visa appointments – posted 7/2
We have added a new blog post to the ISS web page and sent it as a link in this week’s ISS Newsletter for F-1 and J-1 students. This ISS Director update is on F & J Visa Appointments, including what we know about the expansion of social media vetting and the resumption of scheduling visa…
May 30, 2025
ISS: Update from the ISS Director – May 30
ISS continues to carefully monitor any changes to federal F-1 and J-1 regulations. Although there have been recent announcements in the media about student visas, there have been no official changes to F or J federal immigration policies. If there are any official changes to the federal regulations, ISS will post it to our Government Updates page….
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