Spring 2020 Programs

OISP Resources

• Win a $50 gift card to the WildCat Store!

One Center student and one Ellensburg student will win by filling out a survey that lets the Office of International Programs and Studies know how we are performing and how you are doing with all the changes due to the Pandemic.  The survey ends on November 1st, so make sure to participate and have your voice heard!

Click here to take the survey and enter the drawing!

• 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.

• 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

• 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