International
September 9, 2026
CIRCLE: J-1 Exchange Student Orientation – 9/25, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 25, 20261 p.m.–3 p.m. HUB Lyceum At this orientation, representatives from UW Study Abroad, International Student Services (ISS), and CIRCLE will share essential information about immigration requirements and student life at the University of Washington. Attendance is required for all exchange students on a J-1 visa. This event is only for students who…
CIRCLE: Int’l Graduate Student Welcome Mixer – 10/9, 4:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9, 20264 p.m.–6 p.m. HUB Lyceum 160 New and returning international graduate students are warmly invited to a welcome mixer—come make new friends, connect with fellow students, enjoy food and games, and discover helpful campus resources. Register Here
CIRCLE: Vaccine Clinic for International Students -9/29, 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 29, 202610 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Husky Health Center Attend a Vaccine Clinic for international students to receive required UW vaccinations, as well as flu and COVID-19 shots. Register Here In partnership with the Husky Health Center and the UW Immunity Verification Program, CIRCLE offers several vaccine clinics for international students at the start of…
CIRCLE: Vaccine Clinic for International Students – 9/25, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, Sep. 25, 202610 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Husky Health Center Attend a Vaccine Clinic for international students to receive required UW vaccinations, as well as flu and COVID-19 shots. Register Here In partnership with the Husky Health Center and the UW Immunity Verification Program, CIRCLE offers several vaccine clinics for international students at the start of…
CIRCLE: Post-Arrival Resource Fair – 9/24, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, Sep. 24, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m. HUB North Ballroom Attend this one-stop shop to take care of your post-arrival logistics, like bank accounts, cell phone plans, Immigration Check-in, required vaccines, and more. Don’t miss out the chance to snap a photo with our special guest — UW’s beloved mascot, Dubs!
CIRCLE: Grad Day – 9/23, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 23, 202610:30 a.m.–5 p.m. HUB 145 CIRCLE invites all new international graduate students to start their UW journey with a day dedicated just for them. Register Here
CIRCLE: Vaccine Clinic for International Students – 9/21, 10:00 a.m.
Monday, Sep. 21, 202610 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Husky Health Center Attend a Vaccine Clinic for international students to receive required UW vaccinations, as well as flu and COVID-19 shots. Register In partnership with the Husky Health Center and the UW Immunity Verification Program, CIRCLE offers several vaccine clinics for international students at the start of the…
August 17, 2026
ISS: USCIS Revises Policy on RFEs and NOIDs
On August 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated policy guidance on evidence requirements, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). The policy is effective immediately as of August 5, 2026 and applies to benefit requests pending or filed on or after that date. Read more…
ISS: International Students Returning to Seattle
If you are spending the summer outside U.S., now’s a good time to start making preparations for your return. As you make plans to return for the autumn quarter, be sure to review your travel documents, check your I-20 or DS-2019, and allow plenty of time for travel and reentry. When traveling back to the…
ISS: Duration of Status (D/S) policy changes
ISS has been hard at work reviewing and understanding the new Duration of Status (D/S) policy changes. They have now released their initial understanding, and we encourage all F-1 and J-1 continuing students to review the latest updates on their D/S Hub.
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