Spring 2020 Programs

OISP Resources

• *NEW* Fall 2020 Survey

In light of the updated SEVP guidance, we have an updated version of the survey. To help us help you maintain your status, we need you to complete the New Fall 2020 Survey, even if you already did the first one. This will just take a few more minutes of your time, but be a huge help to us all.

Please try to fill out the survey by August 9th to help the International Office maintain your F-1 record. We will continue to accept submissions after August 9th.

• CWU Letter About Updated Guidance from SEVP regarding Fall Quarter Compliance

Please read our full letter about how we will support you in maintaining compliance with SEVP's July 6, 2020 modifications to COVID exemptions to in-person requirements.

• Hang Out With OISP

Thursdays, 2:00-2:30 pm through September 3

Have questions?
Bored?
Lonely?
Join us each week over Zoom to just say hello or get some information.

Check Canvas for the Zoom link.

• International Students' Graduation Celebration

• Summer Status Webinar:

Our seminar about maintaining your status over summer is on YouTube. If you missed it, or want to refresh your memory, you can see it here:

• Fall Quarter Schedule: Message from President Gaudino

President Gaudino recently made an announcement about the coming fall quarter. One of the important changes is that the start and end dates of the quarter have moved earlier. Fall quarter 2020 will now start on Wednesday, September 9 and end on Tuesday, November 24.

We recommend reading President Gaudino's letter thoroughly.

• CWU Announcement About April 22 Immigration Suspension:

President Trump released a Proclamation on April 22, 2020 relating to immigration. This Proclamation went into effect on April 23, 2020 and is valid for 60 days. This proclamation only affects those who are outside the U.S. and were/are ready to enter on an immigrant visa. This Proclamation does not apply to F1 students, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT applications, or student visa applications at a consulate or embassy. If additional restrictions are imposed in the future we will continue to communicate those updates to you. Please check USCIS and State Department’s websites for more information.

Stay Well Wildcats!

• Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

View a recording of the Sprintax webinar about U.S. taxes for international students and other nonresidents.

• Tech Tips for Online Classes

• OISP Spring Quarter 2020 Q & A Webinar (March 25, 2020)

  • Review the Powerpoint from this presentation.

• ISSS Spring 2020 Questionnaire

Other Resources

University-Wide Resources:

• CWU Covid-19 Updates

• CWU Emergency Nofifications

• CWU Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Students (Updated Apr 10)

  • CWU Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Parents (Updated Apr 13)

• COVID-19: Spring Quarter 2020 Fees & Waivers

• Emergency Pass/Fail Grade Option Information

• Commencement 2020 Update

University Department Resources:

• Academic Success Center Spring 2020 FAQs

• CWU Student Counseling

  • Student Counseling Services International Student Support Group for Washington Residents:
    Student Counseling Services is offering a drop in support group for International Students on Mondays from 12-1:30. Any international student residing in Washington is welcome to come. The requirement that you live in Washington is because of psychology licensing laws. The meetings will take place via Zoom and will be led by a Doctoral Intern, Mariya Nestorova, who is also an international student herself.
    Check Canvas for the Zoom meeting ID and password.

• CWU Student Health

• Career Services resources for online students

• Dean of Student Success emergency fund application form (submit to student success at the email address on the form).

• Learning Commons Online Tutoring

• Student Technology Needs Assessment (limited long-term loan of laptops and wifi hotspots for students with most need)

• Wildcat Shop Covid-19 Information (how to get your textbooks)

Government Resources:

• Washington State Department of Health

• Kittitas County Public Health Department

• Public Health — Seattle & King County