New Year, Same HAS!

Study Abroad

We want to make it easier for students to understand the process of study abroad by providing information and connecting them to resources.

Why should I study abroad?

• Engage in language and cultural scholarship within its geographic context.
• Experience new cultures to broaden and challenge your perspectives.
• Make new friends and lifelong memories.

What are the most common programs?

• Exchanges/Direct Enrollment: students enroll individually at a partner university and are not part of a cohort of students traveling abroad at the same time.
• Faculty Led Programs: students take UW courses abroad with a cohort of UW students.
• Partner Programs: students individually study at third-party centers and universities.
• The above programs are the most common- learn about all program types here.

How do I make sure my courses apply to my degree requirements?

• Before leaving, work with an adviser to confirm how your credit will apply to your degree.
• When you return, use the "Receiving Credits Post-Program" webpage to convert your FSTUDY 300/303 credit to UW equivalents. This must be converted in order to graduate.

I want to study abroad! What should I do next?

• Meet with a HAS adviser and a study abroad adviser to talk about your options.
• Read about affording study abroad, reflecting on identity abroad, and safety abroad.
• Visit the Upcoming Programs page to see current program applications.
• Attend the CIEE Info Session on Jan. 20 from 3-4 p.m. at Schmitz 450 to learn about their study aboard programs and get a link for $200 off any CIEE Program. For any questions, please contact gviscon@uw.edu.

Events and Key Dates

Jan. 15: UW Study

Abroad Fair

Join the UW Study Abroad Office for the annual Study abroad fair in the HUB North Ballroom from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. to explore global connections! Meet UW faculty and staff leading study abroad programs, connect with providers like CIEE and SIT, learn about exchange options, and attend sessions on getting started and funding your experience.

Feb. 4: Winter In-person Job & Internship Fair

Explore jobs and internships at the Winter In-Person Career Fair, where you can meet face-to-face with recruiters hiring Huskies for a wide range of roles and practice your short introduction while learning about career paths and opportunities.​ You can register for the fair here. Learn more about how to prepare for the career fair.

Feb. 10/11- Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities info sessions

The application for the 2026 Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities will be open from Jan. 5 through Mar. 2! Students who wish to apply or learn more about the program are invited to attend an information session. The in-person session will be on February 10, and the virtual session will follow on February 11. Register here.

Key Dates

• Jan. 5-11: Unrestricted period, students can add or drop classes without restrictions. Learn more restrictions after this period here.
• Jan. 6-Feb. 12: Applications open for UW Undergraduate Research Symposium.
• Jan. 11: Last day of tuition forfeiture period. Partial or full tuition reduction may apply when dropping credits or withdrawing after this day. 
• Jan. 12-18: Unrestricted Drop Period - $20 Registration Change Fee in effect.
• Jan. 16: Declare your major by the 10th day of Winter quarter to register for major-only classes in future. Learn how to declare a Humanities major here.
• Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes and offices closed for University Holiday.
• Jan. 23: Last day to submit graduation application for students who plan to graduate at the end of Winter quarter. Meet with your major advisor to submit the application.

Career Corner: Networking

Networking can be a game-changer for you as you enter the early stages of your career. Networking builds connections that can lead to valuable advice, insights into different industries, job opportunities, and lifelong connections. The UW Career and Internship Center can support you with developing your professional confidence. 

• Tips on Informational Interviews & Networking 
• Husky Landing is a powerful professional networking tool for the UW community. 
• UW Alumni on LinkedIn can help you find folks for informational interviews.
• UW Alumni Association (also serves current students) 
• Career Coaching Appointment (1:1 guidance to start networking/discuss your experience)

Consider attending career fairs to meet recruiters and develop professional relationships with different companies. You can view the UW career fair calendar for this academic year here. 

 

• New to career fairs? Check out resources for what to expect at an in-person fair here and a a virtual fair here. 
• The Career and Internship Center can help you feel prepared for fairs by providing free, gently-used workplace attire and free professional headshots.