International Welcome Programs
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). The CIRCLE IWP will be offered from September 19 to September 30, 2022 and will showcase programs that vary in size and scope. As international students are able to arrive up to 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic year, students usually arrive at different times during these 30 days to get situated and settle their personal affairs before the beginning of the school year. With this in mind, the CIRCLE IWP complements First Year Programs’ Dawg Daze by providing new international students targeted and tailored programming to ensure they get the information or services that meet their unique needs. Check out the schedule of events for the upcoming IWP.
IWP 2022 Schedule
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| Welcome Tent |
Red Square |
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Campus Tours |
Depart from Welcome tent |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. |
| International Graduate Student Tips for a Successful First Quarter |
Savery 260 |
10:00 a.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| Welcome Tent |
Red Square |
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Campus Tours |
Depart from Welcome tent |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. |
| International Graduate Student Tips for a Successful First Quarter |
Savery 260 |
10:00 a.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| Welcome Tent |
Red Square |
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Campus Tours |
Depart from Welcome tent |
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. |
| Post Arrival Resource Fair: One Stop Shop for New International Huskies |
HUB North Ballroom |
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| International Undergraduate Student Tips for a Successful First Quarter |
Savery 260 |
10:00 a.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| J-1 Student Orientation |
Lyceum |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Unite UW Instant Friendships |
Savery 131 |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Post Arrival Resource Fair: One Stop Shop for New International Huskies |
HUB North Ballroom |
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| Welcome Tent |
Red Square |
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| New Husky Family Reception |
HUB 214 |
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Unite UW Instant Friendships |
Savery 131 |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| New Husky Welcome Package Pick Up |
Mary Gates Hall North Lawn |
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| New Student Convocation & Husky Kick Off |
Alaska Airlines Arena |
|
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| Out of Country Mixer |
HUB 250 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Unite UW Instant Friendships |
Savery 131 |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| Regional Connection Groups Reunion |
Denny Room in Oak Hall |
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Immigration Sessions (Required)
All students studying at University of Washington on F-1 visas are required to attend an immigration session before their first quarter. The immigration sessions include important information about the F-1 visa status, enrollment rules, and employment option. These sessions will be hosted virtually by International Student Services in partnership with CIRCLE. You can find the dates and times of the session that is appropriate for you by clicking the button below.
Required Immigration Sessions
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for regional mixers, receptions and celebrations:
- International Graduate Student Welcome Mixer (Date: TBD)
- Latin American International Student Welcome Reception (Date: TBD)
- African International Student Welcome Reception (Date: TBD)
- Diwali Celebration (Oct 24, 2022)
- Middle Eastern and North African International Student Reception (Date: TBD)
- European International Student Welcome Reception (Date: TBD)
