Welcome to the Puget Sound Region!
We are so happy to welcome you as a new international student to the Puget Sound Region!
From your first steps in the Seattle area, FIUTS is here to connect you with community, culture, and the resources you need to thrive. We’re not just here to help you settle in — we’re here to welcome you into something bigger: opportunities for leadership, unique experiences, and a chance to explore our region and the world through new perspectives.
FIUTS FALL 2025 WELCOME TO SEATTLE WEEK EVENTS (last updated May 9, 2025)
9/15-9/19 Neighborhoods of Seattle Scavenger Hunts (one neighborhood a day)
9/16 International Trivia Night
9/17 Argosy Boat Cruise around Elliott Bay
9/19 Neighborhood Clean-Up Volunteer Event and Block Party/Community BBQ
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2025 Northwest Bound Email Schedule
(links will be active after each email is sent)
Issue #1 Welcome to the Pacific Northwest! (week of 6/30/25)
Issue #2 Housing in the Pacific Northwest (week of 7/7/25)
Issue #3 Preparation Check List: Banking, Cell Phones, etc. (week of 7/14/25)
Issue #4 Preparing to Travel: What to bring with you to Washington (week of 7/21/25)
Issue #5 Getting Around: Transportation in Seattle (week of 7/28/25)
Issue #6 FIUTS Welcome Week Events! (week of 8/4/25)
**IMPORTANT REMINDERS**
View upcoming FIUTS events and activities, and email us with any questions at: info@fiuts.org.