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August 17, 2026

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.


July 20, 2026

STEM Connect 2026 in Seattle – 10/1 to 10/3

STEM Connect 2026 is happening October 1–3 in Seattle at the Convention Center. This conference is designed to support students preparing for careers in STEM through: Technical and professional development workshops Networking with industry professionals Resume and career coaching A STEM Career Fair with 50+ employers recruiting for internships, co-ops, and full-time roles We believe…


July 1, 2026

Local Info: Free and Cheap Entertainment – July 2026

Looking for free/cheap entertainment?  Shakespeare in the Park:  Green Stage is going on their 38th season with performances in and around Seattle.  Concert Truck in the Arboretum: Enjoy outdoor classical arrangements by the Seattle Chamber Music Society at the Arboretum Foundation on July 2. [1] Pop-Up Concert at Jimi Hendrix Park: Catch local legend Lady…


Local info: Area Fireworks on 4th of July 2026

For Everyone getting ready, expect sun and a comfortable temperature in the 70s.  If you don’t want to go to the fireworks performance areas directly, consider the panoramic views in Seattle from Alki Beach, Hamilton Park, Kerry Park, and Bhy Kracke Park. Seattle Proper Seafair 4th of July (Lake Union): The main event can be…


June 25, 2026

CLUE: Tutoring and Academic Success Coaching are available in the summer virtually! 

Both CLUE Tutoring and Academic Success Coaching are available in the summer virtually! CLUE Tutoring CLUE Tutoring is open for scheduled virtual appointments in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and Writing from June 24 – August 19! You can bring any question you might have no matter where you are in the process. Our peer tutors are excited…


June 24, 2026

Trailhead Direct season open through August 30, 2026

Trailhead Direct Metro Buses to hiking at Mt Si and Issaquah Alps.


Local Info: Seattle Summer 2026 Outdoor Concerts

Ticketed Concerts ZooTunes Capitol Hill Block Party – Aug 7th to 9th MUNA Magdalena Bay DJ Trixie Mattel Between Friends nimino Frost Children Ninajirachi Jim Legxacy After Aliyah’s Interlude Gelli Haha Otha Avery Cochrane Dark Chisme Casi Glass Egg Clover Fleetwood Snack Emi Pop Camille Cano Drew Martin Give Me The Money Bumbershoot – Sept 5th-6th Death…


Local Info: Seattle’s Summer 2026 Parades

Seattle in 2026 will host several notable parades, including the Seattle Pride Parade, the Fremont Solstice Parade in late June, and the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade in July. The Pride Parade is a major event, drawing hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Seattle. The Fremont Solstice Parade is known for its unique, artistic, and often…


May 18, 2026

OWRC: Dissertation Writing Intensive – 6/17-18

Dissertation Writing Intensive June 17th – 18th, 2026 On Zoom; UW NetID required The OWRC Dissertation Writing Intensive is a flexible, multi-day program that brings together graduate writers from across UW working toward a doctoral degree. Writers from any discipline and any stage of their doctoral studies a welcome to join. We invite join for as much or as little…



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