To help all new international students transition into their lives at the UW and in Seattle, CIRCLE, in coordination with key campus partners, will lead the execution of the CIRCLE International Welcome Programs (IWP) for all four (summer, fall, winter, and spring) quarters. The IWP will provide new international students with targeted and tailored programming to ensure they get the information or services that meet their unique needs.
Fall IWP will run from September 15 to Oct 11, 2025. We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Washington.
CIRCLE International Welcome Programs are sponsored by:
IWP Fall 2025 Schedule
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CIRCLE Welcome Tent
Graduate StudentsOutdoor activityUndergraduate Students
Monday, Sep. 15, 2025
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Red Square
Stop by Red Square at our Welcome Tent and meet CIRCLE staff and student volunteers as we welcome new students and reconnect with returning students. Campus tours will meet at Welcome Tent.
CIRCLE Welcome Tent
Graduate StudentsOutdoor activityUndergraduate Students
Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Red Square
Stop by Red Square at our Welcome Tent and meet CIRCLE staff and student volunteers as we welcome new students and reconnect with returning students. Campus tours will meet at Welcome Tent.
CIRCLE Day-International Graduate Students
Graduate Students
Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
TBD
CIRCLE invites all new international graduate students to start their UW journey with a day dedicated just for them.
Post-Arrival Resource Fair
Graduate StudentsUndergraduate Students
Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
HUB North Ballroom
One-stop Shop to get your Washington ID, vaccines, bank accounts, to ask questions about health insurance & Immigration Check-in, and much more, all on site. Be sure to make an appointment below to get needed vaccines.
International Husky Family Reception
Graduate StudentsUndergraduate Students
Friday, Sep. 19, 2025
10 a.m.–Noon
HUB Lyceum
Parents and families of new international Huskies, join us at this reception to meet members of the UW staff and other international families.
Mini Resource Fairs
Graduate StudentsUndergraduate Students
Friday, Sep. 19, 2025
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Schmitz Hall 250 (CIRCLE Office)
If you missed the Post-Arrival Resource Fair, visit CIRCLE office on 9/19, 22, 23 for mini fairs.
J-1 Exchange Student Orientation
Friday, Sep. 19, 2025
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
HUB Lyceum
At this orientation you will hear from UW Study Abroad, International Student Services (ISS) and CIRCLE, who will discuss important information regarding immigration requirements and student life at the University of Washington. This is a required event for exchanges students on a J-1 visa.
CIRCLE Day-International Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Monday, Sep. 22, 2025
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Alder Hall
New international undergraduate students, join us to begin your UW journey with a day dedicated just for you.
Vaccine Clinic for International Students #2
Monday, Sep. 22, 2025
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Husky Health Center
Attend the second Vaccine Clinic for international students, to receive UW required vaccines, for flu and COVID-19 vaccine on site.
IKEA Shopping Trip #1
Graduate StudentsOutdoor activityUndergraduate Students
Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
In front of Lander Hall
The first IKEA shopping day with CIRCLE! There will be a charter bus leaving from UW to IKEA and back. This is a registration-only event.
IKEA Shopping Trip #2
Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
In front of Lander Hall
The second IKEA shopping day with CIRCLE! There will be a charter leaving from UW to IKEA and back. This is a registration-only event.
International Graduate Student Welcome Mixer (TBD)
Graduate Students
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
5 p.m.–7 p.m.
HUB Lyceum
New and returning international graduate students are invited to join us for a welcome mixer to meet new friends, mingle with peers, enjoy food and games, and learn about campus resources.
Husky Football Game & CIRCLE Tailgate Party
Graduate StudentsOutdoor activityUndergraduate Students
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Waterfront Activities Center Great Room
Experience the thrill of Football with an exclusive CIRCLE discount ticket and a free BBQ Tailgate Party for international students!
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for regional mixers, receptions and celebrations:
- Middle Eastern and North African International Student Reception (Date TBD)
- African International Student Welcome Reception (Date TBD)
- Latin American International Student Welcome Reception (Date TBD)
- Diwali (Date TBD)
- European International Student Welcome Reception (Date TBD)