International Graduate Students

• Career & Internship Center

Offers online resources and workshops on exploring career options beyond academia.

• Graduate Enrollment and Management Services (GEMS)

Provides advising to graduate students on Graduate School policies and processes in matters related to student academic progress and graduation.

• International Student Services (ISS)

Provides visa and immigration advising to international students who are at the UW on F or J student visas including lawful status, employment and travel policies. One-on-one advising is available.

• Office of the University Registrar

Provides a variety of services including: Class registration (except for students in fee-based programs who register through PCE or the individual program); Official transcript; Enrollment verification; Classroom schedules, etc.

• Student Fiscal Services (SFS)

Tuition and fees billing and postings, disbursement of aid, and payment acceptance for students on all three UW Campuses; Monitors student tax information and provides appropriate forms for students to file tax returns

• Office of Student Financial Aid

Awards and coordinates all major financial aid and loan programs for graduate and professional students as well as need-based institutional grant programs.

• Student Legal Services

Provides low-cost legal representation and advice to UW Seattle students (located in HUB 306).

• Study Abroad

Serves as a resource for international student exchanges with a commitment to collaboration, ethics, and professionalism.

• Your Graduate Program

Program specific supports: academic guidance; faculty advisors and mentors; peer support; Research tools and resources

• Center for Social Science Computation and Research (CSSCR)

Provides consulting on statistical software tools, qualitative analysis tools, data management, data access, and scienctific publications.

• Department of Biostatistics Consulting Services

Offers free statistical advice to UW community including research design, data visualization, and statistical method development.

• Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS)

Supports researchers through development and maintenance of curriculum and career development education, including free membership and survey tool RedCap.

• UW Libraries
  • Citation Management Tools and Assistance
  • Data Management Consultation
  • Research Works
  • Scholarly Publishing & Open Access
  • Research Commons (Writing Consultations for Graduate Students)
  • Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery Services (free)
  • Graduate Funding and Information Services (GFIS)
  • Teaching Support for TAs
  • Subject Librarian Assistance
  • The Libraries offer a 24-7 live online chat service and remote access to electronic resources via your UW NetID

• Office of Fellowships and Awards

Provides information and guidance on funding resources for graduate students, by degree level, disciplines, and citizenship status.

• Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS)

Official student government that represents all graduate and professional students on campus. GPSS advocates for and supports graduate students through professional development and community building activities.

• Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)

FIUTS connects university students to local and global communities through programs that build international awareness, cross-cultural communication, and informed leadership; See International Student Handbook online.

• Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL)

International TA Program: Workshops at the annual TA/RA Conference; individual consultations for international TAs; a collection of online teaching resources

• Career & Internship Center

Workshops for Career Development, One-on-one Career Counseling, Career Fairs, Networking Events, HuskyJobs (online job & Internship search system), Workshops and online resources specific to international students

• Health & Wellness

Starting points for students in distress and in need of multiple levels of support to encourage academic success by building relationships and connecting to resources. Other critical services are also available to support students experiencing distress including The Student Care Program; The Suicide Intervention Program; SARVIS (Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence, Information Service) and Alcohol and Other Drug Education.

• Hall Health Center

One doctor appointment per quarter, drop-in nurse consultations, and crisis counseling that are available at no further charge, ISHIP 1-on-1 counseling

• Counseling Center

Free, confidential short-term individual, “Culture, Diversity and Belonging Group”, couples, & crisis counseling, career assessment (for a small fee), light therapy, referral, and consultation

• Office of the Ombud

Provides a safe environment for voicing concerns and developing constructive options for addressing challenging situations through consultation and assistance.

• SafeCampus

Night Ride; Husky Nightwalk; Personal safety information; Violence Prevention and Response Training; Hotline: 685-SAFE.

• Housing and Food Services (HFS)

On-campus housing options for graduate students are plentiful and varied. Singles and families are encouraged to contact Housing & Food Services for information.

Building Effective Communication Skills: A Workshop for International Graduate Students

Co-Facilitators: Ziyan Bai, College of Education & Monica Cortes Viharo, School of Drama

The workshop is co-facilitated by doctoral candidates who have combined professional experience in working with English-as-Second-Language students, public speaking, and teaching. This workshop aims to help international graduate students:

• Learn about cultural differences and communication styles
• Discuss communication skills in and out of the classroom
• Practice tips for effective communication and networking skills
• Develop strategies for real world communication situations in academic, professional and social settings
• Connect with fellow students to build a community

The event is co-sponsored by Core Programs in the Graduate School, GPSS and FIUTS.

Relevant Downloadable Documents: Workshop Presentation | Communication Strategies Handout | Public Speaking Tips

Fall 2018 Welcome Reception for International Graduate Students

New and returning international Master’s and Doctoral students, welcome and welcome back! Join Core Programs for a start-of-the-year celebration with good food and beverages. This is an opportunity to connect and celebrate your graduate school journey.

We all deserve a joyful time of relaxation and connection so come to this event! During the reception, several returning graduate students shared pearls of wisdom from their grad school experiences. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Year End Celebration for International Graduate Students

Core Programs in the UW Graduate School celebrated year-end celebrations with continuing and graduating international graduate students!

It was a great opportunity to spend time with peers, celebrate your achievements, and enjoy good food & refreshments!

This event celebrated UW International Graduate Students and was open to staff, faculty, and students’ family and friends!

The event is co-sponsored by Core Programs in the Graduate School, GPSS and FIUTS

Careers beyond Academia: Insights from Professionals with Graduate Degrees

Are you a graduate student (master’s or doctoral) or postdoc and thinking about potential career paths beyond the UW? Attend this 3rd annual workshop to hear from a panel of speakers who have earned graduate degrees and are now working in fields ranging from government to industry.

The following topics were addressed at the workshop though moderated panel discussion.

• Learn career insights from professionals working in fields ranging from government, non-profit, and industry
• Hear strategies for making the transition from graduate school to non-academic careers
• Gain an understanding of workplace culture beyond academia
• Network with speakers and fellow graduate students and postdocs during the reception
• Enjoy free food and refreshments

Panel Speakers:

• Sumit Basu, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Microsoft Research
• Tylor Corwin, Master in Sociology, Casey Family Programs
• Tanya Daigle, Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics, Allen Institute for Brain Science
• Jesse Freedman, Master in History, Google
• Nathalie Voisin, Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

This workshop is co-sponsored by Core Programs in the Graduate School, GPSS and FIUTS.

Relevant Downloadable Documents: Event Flyer | Event Program | Relevant Blogposts

Communicating with Faculty – A Workshop for International Graduate Students

Join us for an interactive workshop with faculty members and senior international graduate students from across disciplines to develop your strategies for communicating effectively with faculty. At this workshop, you will have opportunities to:

• Learn fundamental communication styles and strategies
• Collaborate in small groups facilitated by faculty members – to discuss communication strategies in the following topics: asking for help/funding opportunities from advisor or other faculty members; getting a mentor or forming your committee; chatting with faculty in social settings and more
• Connect and network with fellow international graduate students

This workshop is co-sponsored by Core Programs in the Graduate School, GPSS and FIUTS.

*Many thanks to International Graduate Student Advisory Board (IGSAB) members who contributed greatly to planning this workshop.

Communication Skills for International Graduate Students

Co-Facilitators: Monica Cortes Viharo, School of Drama & Ziyan Bai, College of Education

The workshop was co-facilitated by doctoral students who have combined professional backgrounds in working with English-as-Second-Language students, public speaking, and teaching. The workshop aimed to help international graduate students:

• Learn about cultural differences and communication styles
• Discuss communication skills in and out of the classroom
• Practice tips for effective communication and networking skills
• Develop strategies for real world communication situations in academic, professional and social settings

Relevant Downloadable Documents: Event Flyer | Event Handout | Relevant Blogposts

Working in Industry with A Graduate Degree – Insights from Professionals

The following topics were addressed at the workshop though moderated panel discussion.

• Learn career insights from professionals working at Microsoft and Amazon
• Hear about ways to make the transition from graduate school to industry
• Get an understanding of workplace culture in industry
• Network with speakers and fellow graduate students and postdocs
• Enjoy free food and refreshments during the reception

Panelists: Moderated by Dr. Kelly Edwards, Associate Dean for Student and Postdoc Affairs

• Dr. Sumit Basu, Principal Researcher, Microsoft
• Dr. Luna Dong, Principal Scientist, Amazon
• Dr. Roopesh Ranjan, Senior Research Scientist, Amazon
• Dr. Jessica Tran, Design Researcher, Microsoft

Relevant Downloadable Documents: Event Flyer | Event Program | Relevant Blogposts

Communicating with Faculty – A Workshop for International Graduate Students

For international graduate students, communicating with faculty from a different cultural context can be stressful when you are unsure about how to communicate. This event introduced different approaches to make this process easier.

At this workshop, a panel of faculty members from across the disciplines have:

• Shared insights on how students can communicate effectively
• Discussed strategies to minimize, and navigate, miscommunication

Following the panel discussion, students got an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with panelists about their concerns and develop their own strategies for communicating with faculty.

Panelists: Moderated by Ziyan Bai, Graduate Research Assistant at the Graduate School

• Mari Ostendorf, Professor, Electric Engineering
• Wendy Thomas, Associate Professor, Bioengineering
• Xiaosong Li, Professor, Chemistry
• Kelly Edwards, Professor, Bioethics
• Jennifer Tee, Graduate Advisor, Public Health

Relevant Downloadable Documents: Event Flyer | Event Program | Relevant Blogposts

Communication Skills for International Graduate Students

Co-Facilitators: Monica Cortes Viharo, School of Drama & Ziyan Bai, College of Education

The workshop was co-facilitated by doctoral students who have combined professional backgrounds in working with English-as-Second-Language students, public speaking, and teaching. The workshop aimed to help international graduate students:

• Learn about cultural differences and communication styles
• Discuss communication skills in and out of the classroom
• Practice tips for effective communication and networking skills
• Develop strategies for real world communication situations in academic, professional and social settings

Relevant Downloadable Documents: Event Flyer | Event Handout | Relevant Blogposts

Working in Industry with A Graduate Degree – Insights from Microsoft Research Professionals

Industry Panel Featured:

• Dr. Sumit Basu, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research
• Dr. Hrvoje Benko, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research

Communicating with Faculty – A Workshop for International Graduate Students

Faculty Panel Featured:

• Gino Aisenberg, Associate Professor, Social Work
• Gojko Lalic, Associate Professor, Chemistry
• John Sahr, Professor, Electric Engineering

Communication Skills for International Graduate Students

Co-Facilitators: Monica Cortes Viharo, School of Drama & Ziyan Bai, College of Education