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Graduate and undergraduate students| Office of Global Affairs
On This Page:OverviewEligibilitySummer VacationHow to ApplyGraduate Students RemindersOther Considerations Overview F-1 and J-1 regulations permit one vacation quarter each year. This is an annual exception to the full-time enrollment requirement. During your annual vacation quarter, you can: Enroll part-time or not at all (graduate students: consult your graduate program coordinator about enrollment requirements if you have an RA or TA position) Work on campus more than 20 hours per week Sta...| International Student Services
Changes to visa interview waivers by reduce the eligibility window to 12 months and limiting first-time applicant waivers.| International Student Services
Students can meet with ISS staff through virtual and in-person drop-in advising, specifically for F-1 and J-1 international students.| International Student Services
Upcoming Changes to Visa Interview Waiver Policy| International Student Services
On This Page:CPT Video SeriesWhat is CPT?CPT EligibilityApplying for CPTCPT Authorization DatesFrequently Asked Questions CPT Video Series What is CPT? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an opportunity for students on F-1 visas to learn practical skills related to their majors while studying at the University of Washington. CPT serves as a work authorization as students engage in different types of activities related to their major. These are common forms of CPT: Employment directly conne...| International Student Services
On This Page:Looking to work off campus during your studies?What is academic training?When to Apply & Time LimitsEligibilityHow to Apply Looking to work off campus during your studies? J-1 students who want to work off campus during their studies must request authorization. The most common type of authorization is Pre-completion Academic Training. What is academic training? Academic Training is training related to your field of study; it requires authorization from ISS. Training could be in t...| International Student Services
Re-entry guidance for international students who travel outside the U.S., including required documents and other considerations.| International Student Services
Use this contact form to get your email to the International Student Services Office at the University of Washington Seattle.| International Student Services