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. To help CIRCLE enhance this experience in future, please fill out the form in the button below to ensure new students have a great experience. Check out the schedule of events for the upcoming IWP.
CIRCLE International Welcome Programs RSVP
CIRCLE International Welcome Programs are Sponsored by:
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. |
| Tips for a Successful First Quarter from UW International Master’s Students |
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. |
| Tips for a Successful First Quarter from UW International Doctoral Students |
Savery 260 |
10:00 a.m. |
| Amazing Race for International Graduate Students (meet at Welcome Tent) |
Red Square |
12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Activity |
Location |
Time |
| Welcome Tent (Canceled due to air quality) |
Red Square |
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Campus Tours |
HUB entrance (by Dubs statue) |
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. |
Immigration Orientation 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 (October 7, Kane Hall Walker Ames Room)
- African International Student Welcome Reception (October 19, ECC)
- Latin American International Student Welcome Reception (November 4, ECC)
- Diwali Celebration (October 24, Intellectual House)
- Middle Eastern and North African International Student Reception (November 9, ECC)
- European International Student Welcome Reception (November 16, HUB)
