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International Welcome Programs

Every year, CIRCLE welcomes around 2,500 new international students and helps them transition into their lives at the UW and in Seattle. In partnership with key campus partners, CIRCLE will lead the International Welcome Programs (IWP) for the summer, fall, winter and spring quarters. 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 Winter Welcome by providing new international students targeted and tailored programming to ensure they get the information or services that meet their unique needs.

CIRCLE International Welcome Program are sponsored by

Voyager Sponsors:

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Seattle Guide Sponsors:

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Students walking in front of trees with orange leaves

Fall 2025

Fall IWP

Cherry trees without leaves covered in snow

Winter 2025

Winter IWP

Cherry trees with flowering buds

Spring 2025

Spring IWP

Girl sitting on lawn under the shade of trees

Summer 2025

Summer IWP