Congratulations on your decision to attend UW Tacoma! You made a great choice!
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) collaborates with New Student and Family Programs and other offices on campus to provide a comprehensive orientation to all international students. Please read below for details on the requirements for your situation.
For Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Students
If you are a new undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) student who is transferring from another college/university or attending college for the first time, please complete all of the following orientation requirements:
1. Register for and complete the required online steps for freshman students or transfer students, which is provided by New Student and Family Programs. .
Note*: You won’t be able to register for an orientation session until you pay your New Student Enrollment and Orientation Fee (NSEOF). If interested, you can learn about NSEOF from here.
2. Review the online Microsoft OneNote "New International Student Info Session" Notebook and complete the three online Microsoft Quizzes within the Notebook. The following topics will be covered in this mandatory module:
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F-1 Student Visa Status
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Healthcare in the U.S.
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Introduction to ISSS and Useful On-Campus Resources
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US Academic Culture
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US Culture
Note*: An email will be sent to your UW email with a link to access the online Microsoft OneNote Notebook and Quizzes. Once you receive the link, you can access it via the Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft Teams desktop applications. You will receive the link closer to the start of the quarter.
3. Attend New International Student Orientation on Friday, January 7, 2021 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (PST) via Zoom. Please email uwtiss@uw.edu if you need the Zoom link! The following topics will be covered:
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Getting to Know Other New International Students
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Understanding U.S. Culture
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UW Tacoma Campus Resources
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Academic Culture at a U.S. University
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And more! ...
For Graduate (Master's) Students
If you are a new graduate (Master's degree) student, please:
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Register and attend your departmental orientation
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Review the Microsoft OneNote Notebook "New International Student Info Session" and Complete the Microsoft Quizzes. (See info above).
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Attend New International Student Orientation on Friday, January 7, 2021 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (PST) via Zoom. Please email uwtiss@uw.edu if you need the Zoom link!
Important Dates and Information
Please review important dates by accessing 2021-2022 Academic Calendar on the Office of the Registrar's website.