To help all new international students transition into their lives at the UW and in Seattle, CIRCLE, in coordination with key campus partners, coordinates the International Welcome Programs (IWP) for all four quarters. The winter quarter typically sees a smaller cohort, and our tailored IWP events for winter quarter are designed to provide these students with a transition experience comparable to their peers. Additionally, we create engagement opportunities to quickly connect them with current students and campus resources. Check out the following events for IWP winter:
CIRCLE International Welcome Program are sponsored by:
IWP Winter 2026 Schedule
IWP Winter 2026 Schedule
| Program | Location | Time |
| J-1 Orientation (Required for new J-1 exchange students only) | Schmitz Hall 250 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Program | Location | Time |
| IWP Meet & Greet for New and Returning Undergrads | Schmitz Hall 250 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Program | Location | Time |
| IWP Meet & Greet for New Graduate Students | Schmitz Hall 250 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| Program | Location | Time |
| IWP/CoF Kick-off: Global Games Night | TBD | TBD |
| Program | Location | Time |
| IWP Mt. Rainier Snowshoeing with UWild | Meet at Water Activities Center | 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Program | Location | Time |
| IWP Leavenworth Snowshoeing with UWild | Meet at Water Activities Center | 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Program | Location | Time |
| CIRCLE Goes to Ice Skating | Kraken Iceplex | TBD |
For more CIRCLE events during winter quarter,
- Visit CIRCLE Calendar: https://www.washington.edu/circle/programs/calendar/
- Follow CIRCLE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwcircle/