# InternationalStudent Services

**Source**: https://iss.washington.edu/
**Parent**: https://finance.uw.edu/sfs/tuition-fees/drops-withdrawals-forfeitures-refunds

# International Student Services

## Quick Links

- F-1 Topics
- J-1 Topics

[Filing Taxes](https://iss.washington.edu/taxes/)

[CPT](https://iss.washington.edu/f1-employment/off-campus-employment-f1/cpt/)

[Winter Travel](https://iss.washington.edu/winter-break-travel-tips/)

[Filing Taxes](https://iss.washington.edu/taxes/)

[On-campus Jobs](https://iss.washington.edu/employment-training-j-1/on-campus/)

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## Featured News

## Winter 2026 Update

An update from the Director of ISS for current F and J international students.

[Read more](https://iss.washington.edu/iss-director-winter-quarter-update/)

## Winter Update

[Read more](https://iss.washington.edu/iss-director-winter-quarter-update/)

## Recent Posts

- [Alert! Tuition Payment ScamMarch 6, 2026](https://iss.washington.edu/alert-tuition-payment-scam/)
- [Is This Allowed? Employment Gray Areas as an F-1 StudentMarch 5, 2026](https://iss.washington.edu/employment-gray-areas/)
- [2026 Tax Season: What to ExpectFebruary 9, 2026](https://iss.washington.edu/2025-tax-season-what-to-expect/)

## Learn more about our students

Over 10,000 international students call UW home. More than **130 countries** are represented on the UW campus.

[See the statistics.](https://iss.washington.edu/about-iss/statistics/)

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## Email ISS

Have a question? Connect with our team via email.

[Send Email](#)

## Contact & Location

**Phone:** [206-221-7857](tel:206-221-7857)\
**Email:** [Contact ISS Form](https://iss.washington.edu/email/)\
**Location:** 459 [Schmitz Hall](https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/smz)\
Box 355832\
Seattle, WA 98195

## ISS Hours

- **Business** **Hours**: 8:00 AM -5:00 PM
- **Front Desk Hours**: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- **Virtual** **Advising** **Hours**: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (M, T, Th)
- **In-person Advising Hours**: 1:-00 PM-3:00 PM (M-Th)

## Holiday Closures

**January 19** – MLK Jr. Day\
**February 16** – Presidents Day\
**May 25** – Memorial Day\
**June 19** – Juneteenth\
**July 03** – Independence Day\
**September 07** – Labor Day

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## International Student Services Disclaimer

The information on this website is of a general nature and is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. The content is written with care, but may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. UW International Student Services is not responsible for content found through external links. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain legal status in the U.S. at all times and to comply fully with University policies and procedures.