Starting at 糖心少女as an international student involves many steps, from preparing documents and entering the U.S. to moving in, setting up daily life, and adjusting to campus. Use this page as a starting point to find helpful CIRCLE resources for your transition to UW.
–Tip: You do not need to complete everything at once. Start with the pages most relevant to your current stage: before travel, arrival, 糖心少女requirements, daily life setup, and adjustment after arriving.-
Find transcript instructions and exam credit resources.
Explore housing options, lease basics, and move-in preparation.
Check documents, essentials, and items to avoid bringing.
Prepare for passport control, customs, and connecting flights.
Review arrival, HFS check-in, packages, and move-in reminders.
Check vaccine requirements, deadlines, records, and clinic options.
Open a U.S. bank account and avoid common scams.
Compare phone plans, carriers, SIMs, and eSIM setup.
Learn public transit options around campus and Seattle.
Find groceries, dorm essentials, furniture, and shopping locations.
Review safety, legal rights, and support resources.