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India Maui


Hello!

Welcome to the University of Washington (UW)! We are thrilled that you are joining our community.

University of Washington International Student and Scholar orientation is produced by FIUTS, the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students. FIUTS is a community non-profit founded in 1948 on the University of Washington campus.

My name is India Fitting, and I am the Manager of Student Programs at FIUTS. I will send you an email each week until Opening Day (September 11th) with important information about orientation, UW and Seattle. Please send me an email if you have any questions!

Before you arrive, you can read more about FIUTS and the UW! Get connected with FIUTS:

  1. Become a fan of the FIUTS Facebook page
  2. Sign up to receive the weekly FIUTS eNews.
  3. Visit the FIUTS Websiteand the UW Website.
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Which orientation? Many orientation programs are offered at the UW for newly admitted students and scholars. Depending on your level and program you may have a number of orientations to attend.

Exchange Student: You should be attending the FIUTS Orientation Program and an IPE Information Session with IPE Advisor, Tina Wong.

Undergraduate Student: You should be attending a minimum of TWO orientations: The FIUTS International Student Orientation and a First Year Programs Advising and Orientation Session.

Graduate Student: You will probably attend two orientations: The FIUTS International Student Orientation and a departmental orientation.
International Student Orientation is scheduled for September 11-21, 2008. We have activities, workshops and social events planned every day for you. During orientation you will learn enough about UW & the U.S. to feel comfortable, meet new people, and simply have a great time. At orientation, you will receive information on immigration, health care issues, personal safety and the fun of living in Seattle!

The Fall International Student Orientation schedule is periodically updated so be sure to check the website for changes.
Orientation Check-in
It is mandatory to check in with the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) soon after your arrival to Seattle. You cannot register for classes until you have completed a check-in session.

During the month of September, you must pick up an ISS check-in ticket from FIUTS:

Arriving before September 8th or after the 19th: FIUTS office, HUB 302B, 10AM-4PM, weekdays.

Arriving September 8-10th & 12th, 15-19th: FIUTS Greeting Table, 10AM-1PM weekdays. The FIUTS Greeting Table will be held on the main floor of the Student Husky Union Building (HUB)

Arriving September 11th: There will be no check-in sessions on this date as it is Opening Day. Opening Day will be held from 9AM- 1:30PM in the HUB Ballroom.

After September 30th: ISS office, 4th floor of Schmitz Hall. ISS will go back to their normal check-in procedure and schedule. Visit the ISS Website for additional information about regular check-in times and procedures.

You must bring the following 3 items with you to obtain a session ticket and to complete the check-in session with ISS: (1) your passport, (2) your I-20 or DS-2019, and (3) your I-94, the small white card in your passport.
Because these 3 items are so important and you will need them upon arrival, we advise you NOT to pack them in your luggage. Keep them with you during your journey so that you can access them easily.

Once again, on behalf of the University and FIUTS I would like to congratulate you on your much anticipated experience in Seattle. We look forward to meeting you and being of assistance throughout your stay.

Please be expecting weekly emails prior to your arrival including information from FIUTS about Seattle airport transportation.

Sincerely,
India Fitting
Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)

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