International Student Success | First Year Programs

The UW is committed to cultivating cultural and global awareness, knowledge exchange, innovative research across national borders, and cross-cultural relationships.

Central to this commitment is the value of international education, including but not limited to the enrollment of international students and encouragement of study abroad, as a means to foster a critically informed and responsible student population prepared to engage in an increasingly globalized world.

Our international students bring diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences that strengthen classrooms, research, and cross-cultural competencies of every UW student, faculty, and staff member. Their presence creates a deeper learning environment and generates innovative research that addresses local and global challenges.

This website was created and maintained by the International Student Success Committee (ISSC).

Student Resources

View resources and offices available for international students.

Faculty and Staff

International Student Success Committee (ISSC)

ISSC committee members and information.

Through our education and campus programming, the University of Washington aims to:

Promote inclusive engagement and create spaces where all students, including international students, feel welcomed and accepted into the UW community
Develop intentional programming that connects and encourages students from diverse backgrounds to build relationships and learn from one another
Support open-minded learning and campus engagement for international and all students
Help students navigate the challenging demands of academics, mental health, self-care, interpersonal relationships, and professional development
Inspire all students to contribute new perspectives, knowledge, and skills to the classroom, research and campus environment
Encourage all students to develop and practice a wide range of skills for global employment, including inclusive leadership, problem-solving, and independent thinking
Foster opportunities to build communication skills and interpersonal connections
Cultivate opportunities for all UW students and alumni to become effective participants on a global scale

First Year Programs

120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825

Hours

Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed

Closed during University holidays.

Phone

206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)

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First Year Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.

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