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International Student Orientation
Welcome to the University of Washington! FIUTS provides an orientation for all new international students and scholars at the UW including graduates, undergraduates, exchange students and visiting scholars.
At orientation you will learn about important resources available to you as a UW student, have an opportunity to meet other local and international students, and discover Seattle! FIUTS International Student Orientation is designed to make your transition to the UW as smooth and rewarding as possible.
New international students starting in Spring Quarter 2012 are advised to arrive before March 23rd. While you do not need to register for the orientation program in advance, you do need to complete your immigration check-in by visiting International Student Services in 459 Schmitz Hall when you arrive on campus.
If you are a Freshman (1st year) or transfer student, you should attend FIUTS Orientation and an Advising & Orientation (A&O) session with UW First Year Programs.
If you have any questions about the International Student Orientation, email Brianna Mercker or call the FIUTS office at 1-206-543-0735.
- The International Student Handbook
- Orientation FAQs
- Housing Information
Did you miss one of our orientation pre-arrival emails? Find them here.
Orientation Schedule: Spring Quarter, 2012
Welcome to Spring Quarter at the University of Washington! International Student Orientation officially begins on Friday, March 23rd and activities continue throughout the first week of the quarter and the weekend of March 23-25th.
Friday, March 23rd
Exchange Student Session:
2:00-2:30pm, Schmitz Hall Room 490
International Student Services (ISS) Session:
2:30-3:20pm, Schmitz Hall Room 490
Official Welcome to the University:
3:30-5:00pm, Odegaard Undergraduate Library Room 220
Campus Tour and Dinner with Current Students:
5:00-7:30pm, Leave from Orientation
Following a campus tour, join current students for dinner and conversation at a local restaurant on "The Ave". Family members and friends welcome. Bring $10-15 for dinner.
Saturday, March 24th
Seattle Scavenger Hunt, 12-7pm
Explore Seattle's various neighborhoods! We'll divide you into groups and give you clues that will lead you to landmarks, shops and more! Visit the Space Needle for beautiful night views of the city, then explore the famous Pike Place Market for dinner and sightseeing in America's oldest public market. Bring your U-PASS, comfortable shoes, $18 for the space needle entrance, plus spending money for food.
Meeting Place: The Burke Museum Cafe, 12pm
Sunday, March 25th
Greenlake Walking Tour and Mini Golf, 12-6pm
Spend an afternoon exploring the Greenlake neighborhood, a beautiful urban lake surrounded by a walking path, restaurants, coffee shops and more just a short bus ride away from campus. Go mini golfing at the Greenlake Pitch and Putt, or if the weather is rainy, we'll head inside for an all-ages happy hour! Bring money for food and activities.
Meeting Place: The Burke Museum Cafe, 12pm
Wednesday, March 28th
Wednesday Lunch, 11:30am-1:30pm
A popular FIUTS tradition, Wednesday Lunch is a free lun c h held each month. It is a great place to see friends and meet new ones! All UW students, staff, and Seattle community members are welco me to attend.
Location: Kane Hall Walker-Ames Room (2nd Floor)
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