Schedules for Summer 2025 workshops will be updated periodically.
To alleviate the information overload during orientation, CIRCLE offers summer engagement programs – a series of virtual workshops and student engagement opportunities for new international graduate students coming in the fall to explore ways to navigate graduate school, learn about university resources, and connect with their peers. You will find answers to questions such as What are general expectations in graduate school? How does being an international student shape your experience in graduate school? Sign up for the virtual workshops in summer (see links below) to help you get ready for graduate school at UW in the U.S.
2025 Summer Engagement Series Virtual Workshops
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Summer Communications
Throughout the summer we have been sending newsletters via email to all University of Washington incoming international graduate students in the fall. In these newsletters, we share tips and strategies to navigate graduate school and campus resources that support your holistic success. If you haven’t been receiving these emails please check your junk or spam folders. If the emails are not there or you have any questions about the newsletters, please email us at uwcircle@uw.edu Please also find the newsletters in PDF format below.
Previous Summer Engagement
Throughout the summer we have been sending newsletters via email to all University of Washington incoming international graduate students in the fall. In these newsletters, we share tips and strategies to navigate graduate school and campus resources that support your holistic success. If you haven’t been receiving these emails please check your junk or spam folders. If the emails are not there or you have any questions about the newsletters, please email us at uwcircle@uw.edu Please also find the newsletters in PDF. format below.
June 21 – Welcome to the University of Washington!
June 28 – CIRCLE Summer Engagement Series – Welcome to Graduate School!
July 12 – Making the Most out of Graduate School Experience
Previous Summer Engagement Series Virtual Workshops (2023-2024 Academic Year)
The first virtual workshop was hosted covered the following:
- Welcome and Introduction of UW, CIRCLE and Graduate School
- Debunking myths about graduate school.
- Networking Activities – Getting to know your peers.
- Partner Spotlight: Graduate Student Affairs in the Graduate School
In the second virtual workshop, the aim was to address what is needed to be successful in graduate school. The session included but was not limited to:
- Recapping on the first workshop
- Building an Informal Mentoring Team
- Making a First Year Plan
- Exploring resources that will assist you in being successful as an international graduate student
How to be successful in graduate school?
In the third virtual workshop, the aim was to address what resources are available to graduate students. The session included but was not limited to:
- Recapping on the second workshop
- Overview of CIRCLE Graduate Programs
- Programs for all graduate students
- Programs for students with spouses/families
- Highlights from the previous academic year
- CIRCLE Key Campus Partners for graduate international students
What resources are available to graduate students?
In the fourth and final virtual workshop, the aim was to address what resources are available to graduate students. The session included but was not limited to:
- Recapping on the third workshop
- Overview of activities in Seattle
- Overview of food options in Seattle
- Overview of transportation options and apps
- International graduate student panel and Q&A session