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- Office Space: Department chairs will make every effort to provide office space for
you (usually shared space) but cannot guarantee that space will be available for your entire
visit. It may be necessary for you to change office space from time to time during the course
of the stay.
- Computer Use: The academic computer center and the library computers are available
for occasional use. Sometimes the departments can provide computers for visiting scholars, but
the School cannot guarantee availability. If you will need frequent use of a computer during
your visit, you may wish to bring your own or purchase one after arriving.
- Classes: If you wish to observe classes you may do so only at the discretion and
courtesy of the instructor. The School requests that visiting scholars limit their classroom
observation to a maximum of two visits to two courses each term. Observers are asked not to
participate in classroom discussion unless invited by the instructor. No registration is
necessary but you may be asked to sign a form indicating your understanding of the limited role
of the observer. If you wish to participate fully in a course you may pay tuition to enroll in
the class. A J-1 visa is intended to support research activities and does not allow extensive
course enrollment. However you may enroll in one course, particularly if it is related to your
research interests, without jeopardizing your visa status.
- Research: While a J-1 visa is intended to support research activities, because the
length of stay for visiting scholars is short, department chairs must approve any intent to
apply for IRB approval and collect primary data while a visiting scholar. Waiting lists for
visiting scholars positions make extensions of stay highly unlikely.
- Presentations. You may be invited to make a presentation to faculty and/or students
about your research or about nursing education and practice in your home country.
- English: Your English language skills will be a critical factor in your ability
to learn and participate in the intellectual and social life of the School. You may wish to
consider reinforcing your English language skills by additional study before coming and/or
taking courses in English as a second language that are offered here at the University.
- Clinical Site Observations: The School of Nursing cannot arrange programs of
observation at clinical agencies, including the University of Washington Medical Center
(UWMC). While the School and the Medical Center are both members of the University of
Washington, they are independent institutions. A brochure that provides rich detail for
a self-guided tour is available in the Health Sciences Building Lobby (C301).
- Exercise Facilities: The Intra-Mural
Activities building (IMA) may be used by showing a UW identification card at the IMA
front desk and paying a quarterly fee for use of the facility.
- Transportation. A U-PASS for use on Metro and Community Transit busses may be
purchased for approximately $40 per quarter by visiting the
UW Transportation
Office. The university is readily accessible by public transportation. No special
on-campus parking facilities are available, other than public areas, which charge a fee.
If a Visiting Scholar or his/her dependents want to obtain a Washington State Driver’s License,
you will need to review the information and steps on the
International Students and Scholars pages.
- Social Networking: The Foundation
for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) provides opportunities for
friendship, home hospitality and increased international understanding. Come to meet people
from around the world or around the corner and establish links of friendship and
communication.
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