Student resources
International Programs and Exchanges, UW Seattle
This is the office that manages all international study opportunities for UW Seattle. UW Tacoma students are eligible to participate in these programs, and are encouraged to consider the vast range of opportunities available.
UW Study Abroad Health Insurance
It is strongly recommended that all students participating in study-abroad programs purchase the UW Study Abroad Health Insurance.
Want to write about your travels? UW Tacoma’s travel blog, Postcards, offers students and faculty who are studying abroad an opportunity to write about their travel experiences. Email uwtintl@uw.edu with information about your study abroad opportunity to get started.
The UW's Student Fiscal Services office provides information on budgeting and two short videos to help you develop a spending plan. SAVINGS TIP: Use the same budget you use at home to help you avoid spending money in the host country like a tourist on a vacation.
Need to get or renew a passport? This website explains the process.
Want to learn more about a specific country before applying to a program? Need to make sure you're prepared once you've been accepted to a program? This website is a comprehensive resource, whether you'd just like to learn more about a country, or are looking for a specific travel or health warning.
Curious how far your spending money will go in terms of foreign currency? This website can tell you.
Will your cell phone work? How can you connect your laptop to UW computing resources? What voltage and what kind of outlets are used at my destination? Do you need an adapter? Learn more at this site.
Forms
To be completed after returning from a study-abroad experience.
