University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 1

2026-27

Parent

& Family

Guide

Congratulations!

We’re honored that your student has chosen to become

a Husky. And we’re excited to show you everything the

UW has to offer for your student — and for you.

Contents

Welcome

Stay connected

The Husky Experience

Finding community

Academics

Health & safety

Living & dining

Finances

Transportation

Policies

Resources

Talk with your Husky

Calendar

We mean “family” in the broadest sense, aware that behind

each Husky, there may be a variety of loved ones and role

models who helped them get where they are. If you've

helped guide, raise or care for a UW student, you are part

of the UW family. We're glad you're here!

You and your Husky are about to embark on a life-changing

experience with the University of Washington — and we’ll

be here to help and celebrate with you along the way!

UW vision & values

The UW educates a diverse student

body to become responsible

global citizens and future leaders

through a challenging learning

environment informed by cutting-

edge scholarship. Our core values

are integrity, diversity, excellence,

collaboration, innovation and

respect. The University’s vision and

strategic priorities reflect the core

values and culture that make us

great and unique.

uw.edu/about/visionvalues

welcome to

the uw family

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 3

OFFICE OF PARENT &

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Jannah Maresh, Director

uwparent@uw.edu

UW FAMILY NEWS, EVENTS

AND ANSWERS TO YOUR

QUESTIONS

•

uw.edu/parents/connect

newsletter, listen to the Husky

Huddle Up podcast and more!

•

Family events throughout the year:

uw.edu/parents/family-events

•

UW family social media:

Share the digital

version of this

guide with your

UW family!

STAY CONNECTED

WITH PFP

What I enjoyed most was

how everyone at the UW

participated as a team — that

makes me confident my Husky

will be in good hands, in a place

where she feels safe and will

have the proper support."

Your role in your student's life is changing —

but it's as important as ever.

The UW Parent & Family Programs (PFP) team is your on-campus partner at the UW.

We look forward to welcoming you to our UW family, keeping you connected to

campus, enriching your family's UW experience and providing equitable access to

resources and information in support of your Husky's success.

Join us for New Family Orientation sessions, where you can connect with other

first-year families, meet UW staff and learn about programs to support your Husky's

successful transition to college.

Licona family,

SeaTac, WA

@uw family

@uw_parents

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 4

Student advising guides

Whether your Husky is a first-year, second-year

or transfer student, our online advising guides help

them explore their interests, get involved in campus

life and set goals for a rewarding college experience.

uw.edu/uaa/advising/guides

Community Engagement

& Leadership Education

(CELE) Center

Programs that combine academic coursework with

community-based learning, democratic engagement

and leadership, including paid internships in nonprofit

and public-sector organizations.

cele.uw.edu

UW Athletics

The whole UW community takes pride in Husky

sports! Full-time UW students can buy discounted

Dawg Pack tickets for football and men’s

basketball. Other sports events are free for

students with a Husky Card.

gohuskies.com

CIRCLE

The Center for International Relations & Cultural

Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) supports and

advocates for international students at the UW

and brings together international and U.S.

students for community, cultural exchange,

leadership experiences and more.

uw.edu/circle

Student clubs

With more than 1,000 choices, student clubs are a

great way to find community and get involved in

campus life.

huskylink.washington.edu

Fraternity & sorority life

The UW is home to nearly 60 fraternities and

sororities, creating a vibrant community of about

4,000 students. Fraternity & Sorority Life at the

UW takes pride in upholding high standards of

academic excellence, leadership and philanthropy.

uw.edu/ofsl

UW Recreation

UW Recreation helps your Husky stay healthy, be

fit and have fun! From yoga to weight-lifting, golf to

climbing, swimming to kayaking, plus a wide range

of intramural sports, UW Rec offers endless ways

to enjoy being active.

uw.edu/ima

Arts events, programs

and museums

Hundreds of music, theater, dance, literary and

other performance events across campus each

year, and free admission for students to the UW’s

world-class museums: the Burke Museum of

Natural History and Culture, Henry Art Gallery

and Jacob Lawrence Gallery.

arts.uw.edu

Study, travel or volunteer abroad

The Husky Experience goes global with opportunities

around the world where students can spend a summer,

quarter or year. Courses may count toward a major, a

minor or general-education requirements. Scholarships

are available.

uw.edu/studyabroad

Undergraduate research

When students participate in research, they get hands-

on experience, collaborate with mentors, develop

critical-thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding

of their field — helping them reach their academic and

professional goals.

uw.edu/undergradresearch

A student club where lifelong friendships are forged. An

internship that opens up unexpected career paths. Performing

arts or sports where your student can share their talents.

Volunteering in the community to help those in need.

These are all part of the Husky Experience.

At the UW, pursuing a

degree is just part of the

education. Here are some

resources to help your

Husky make the most of

their experience.

the husky

experience

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 5

At the UW, we value and honor the spectrum of lived experiences, and we strive to

create a home away from home for students of all backgrounds. Across campus, your Husky

will find welcoming groups and spaces where they can build cultural community with

others who know where they’re coming from. And the Office of Minority Affairs &

Diversity (OMA&D), rooted in student-led activism, works to foster diversity and equity

on campus and support students from communities that have often been excluded from

higher education.

uw.edu/omad

Student clubs & activities

The Student Activities Office encourages

students to participate in clubs and student

government as an excellent way to find

community on campus, develop new skills and

meet new friends. Just a few examples of many:

American Sign Language Club

Black Student Union

Desi Dhamaka

First Nations at UW

First Generation Leaders in pre-Law

Latine Student Union

Mixed Student Union

Trans Collective

Vietnamese Student Association

Women in Computing

... and many more!

For more info on identity-based student clubs,

contact the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center:

depts.uw.edu/ecc

Or search the full directory of student clubs and

activities:

hub.washington.edu/get-involved

Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic

Cultural Center

The largest and oldest college cultural center in the

U.S., the ECC provides welcoming spaces to study and

meet, including a computer lab, dance studio, social

justice library, wellness room, Leadership Without

Borders center and much more.

depts.uw.edu/ecc

Disability Resources for

Students (DRS)

Part of the Division of Student Life, DRS works

to ensure access and inclusion for students

with temporary or ongoing physical, health,

learning, sensory or psychological disabilities.

depts.uw.edu/uwdrs

The Q Center

The professionally supported Q Center offers

resources, advocacy, mentoring and community for

LGBTQIA+ students. From its welcoming space in the

HUB, the Q Center serves students, faculty, staff and

alumni of all sexual and gender orientations, identities

and expressions.

sites.uw.edu/qcenter

wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ

– Intellectual House

A longhouse-style facility on campus,

wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ

–

Intellectual House is a learning and gathering space

for American Indian and Alaska Native students, faculty

and staff, and a place where people of all cultures

and communities come together in a welcoming

environment to share knowledge.

uw.edu/omad/intellectual-house

Women’s Center

At the UW Alene Moris Women’s Center, people of all

genders collaborate to build a culture of gender equity

campuswide, locally and globally — with education

programs, leadership development and advocacy for

girls and women.

uw.edu/womenscenter

finding

community

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 6

Academic advising & support

GENERAL ADVISING

Most UW students begin their academic

journey with advising from Undergraduate

Academic Affairs (UAA). UAA advisers help

students clarify their academic and personal

goals, explore majors, register for courses

and track progress toward their degrees.

uw.edu/uaa/advising/about-us

SCHOOL OR DEPARTMENTAL

ADVISING

As students research specific majors, they

may consult advisers in those programs.

Once they’re admitted to their degree

programs, they’ll continue to work with

advisers until they graduate.

SPECIALIZED ADVISING

•

Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

(OMA&D) Advising:

Holistic advising

and academic support for students in the

Educational Opportunity Program, College

Assistance Migrant Program, Champions

Program and TRIO Student Support

Services.

depts.uw.edu/omadcs

•

The

Honors Program

and

Student-

Athlete Academic Services

offer

specialized advising for the students

they serve.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

•

Academic Success Coaching:

Peer

coaches help students develop study

strategies and create a personalized

plan to achieve their academic goals.

academicsupport.uw.edu/coaching

•

Center for Learning & Undergraduate

Enrichment (CLUE):

In-person and online

tutoring center and exam reviews for

specific subjects, faciliated by peer tutors.

academicsupport.uw.edu/clue

•

Odegaard Writing & Research Center:

Individualized writing and research help

for all students.

depts.uw.edu/owrcweb

•

OMA&D Instructional Center:

Tutoring,

study groups and supplemental instruction

for Huskies who are affiliated with OMA&D

and the Instructional Center.

depts.uw.edu/ic

•

First-year Interest Groups (FIGs):

Learning is more fun with friends. Through

FIGs, small groups of students take a series

of courses together and often form study

groups outside of class.

fyp.uw.edu/figs

•

University Libraries:

With up-to-date

research sources and support, individual

and group study spaces and help in person

and online, UW Libraries connects students

to the resources they need.

lib.uw.edu

Exploring majors

Your UW student can pursue one or more

of over 180 majors. No matter what they

choose, they’ll gain a great education from

one of the world’s top universities. Learn

more about majors:

uw.edu/uaa/advising/

degree-overview/majors

Exploring careers

Pursuing a major at the UW opens up many

career paths and directions that a student

might not have considered or even heard

of before. English majors might work at

Microsoft. Anthropologists could work in

government. A degree in public health opens

doors to a multitude of health-care careers

beyond physician and nurse. With a UW

degree, anything is possible.

careers.uw.edu

academics

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 7

HEALTH & SAFETY

Physical & mental health

Husky Health Center

Your student has access to an on-campus

medical clinic — part of UW Medicine —

for everything from a lingering cold to

a sports injury. No need to find an off-

campus doctor; walk-in and scheduled

appointments are available.

wellbeing.uw.edu/topic/medical-get-

started

LiveWell

College is where your student builds the

health habits they’ll carry for life — handling

sleep, stress, nutrition and substance use.

LiveWell offers programs and practical tools

to help them make good choices.

wellbeing.uw.edu/livewell

Counseling Center

When your student needs someone to talk

to, the Counseling Center offers one-on-

one and group counseling, phone and video

appointments, and online workshops — at

no out-of-pocket cost. It’s one of the most

important resources on campus, and

students don’t need to be in crisis to use it.

mentalhealth.uw.edu

Husky Assist

If your student is in distress — emotional

crisis, substance concerns or just a moment

that feels like too much — Husky Assist

can send a mental health professional

directly to them on campus. Available

Mon.–Fri., 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Call 206-543-9331.

uw.edu/husky-assist

Concerned about your student?

If something feels off — a worrying phone call,

a change in behavior, or a situation you’re not

sure how to navigate — Parent & Family

Programs can help you connect with the right

campus support. You don’t need to have all

the answers; you just need to reach out.

uw.edu/parents

From exceptional medical care and mental-health counseling to

recreation classes, safety resources, peer advocates, trainings

and more, the UW offers a breadth of resources to keep students

healthy and well cared for. Learn more:

wellbeing.uw.edu

Safety

Nothing is more important than the safety of our UW students and community. With a range

of services and systems, from peer supports to the full-service UW Police Department (UWPD)

with its 911 dispatchers and detectives, the UW is dedicated to the safety of students, faculty,

staff and visitors 24/7.

Division of Campus Community

Safety

Oversees UW safety and emergency response.

uw.edu/safety

UW Police Department

police.uw.edu

Emergency:

911

Non-emergency:

206-685-UWPD (8973)

SafeCampus

A non-police resource for student

safety and well-being. Trained, caring

professionals provide support and guidance.

uw.edu/safecampus

206-685-7233

UW Alert

Text-message and email alerts about

emergencies affecting campus operations

or the health or safety of the UW

community. Your Husky can sign you up.

uw.edu/safety/alert

Safety resources for students

Huskies watch out for each other. Review

the University’s many personal and campus

resources to help keep our Husky community

safe.

uw.edu/safety/resources

Nighttime safety escorts

NightRide is a free nighttime shuttle for riders

with a Husky ID card. And SafeTrip offers a

safe ride home at night with a uniformed

UW security guard.

police.uw.edu/services/

safetyescortservices

Civil Rights & Title IX reports

Report concerns related to discrimination,

harassment or sexual misconduct through the

online Civil Rights & Title IX reporting form.

A civil rights case manager will respond with

information and guidance.

uw.edu/civilrights/make-a-report

Hazing prevention

Hazing can happen in any student organization,

club, fraternity, sorority, athletic team or

beyond. Hazing behavior can cause emotional,

psychological or physical danger or harm. For

more information about hazing-related UW

policies, practices, services and resources:

uw.edu/hazingprevention

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 8

Nearly 10,000 UW students live, study and socialize in campus

residence halls and apartments managed by UW Housing &

Food Services (HFS). These home bases promote academic

success with supportive residential communities, study spots,

makerspaces, fitness centers and more.

UW Dining offers more than 20 dining

locations across campus, including two

large residential dining halls and the

Husky Den food court, several cafes and

restaurants including Starbucks, two

grocery stores and a micromarket.

Learn more about how to make the UW

your #HuskyHome:

hfs.uw.edu/live

For off-campus housing, check out these

guides for help starting your search:

uw.edu/studentlife/living-dining

CONTACTS

UW Housing & Food Services

hfs.uw.edu

hfs.uw.edu/parents-families

HFS Student Services

myhfs.housing.uw.edu

hfsinfo@uw.edu

206-543-4059

LIVING & DINING

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 9

Paying tuition and fees

Students pay tuition and fees each

quarter they are enrolled. Tuition can

be paid through the student’s MyUW

account. Your student must submit an

online Information Release Authorization

to give family members or others access

to tuition billing and reminders.

finance.uw.edu/sfs/students/info-

release

Paying for housing and food

UW housing and dining payments are

made to Housing & Food Services (HFS) —

by credit card on your Husky’s MyHFS

homepage, by check (in person or by mail)

or with Flywire for international students.

Any financial aid remaining after paying

tuition and fees will be automatically

transferred to pay quarterly housing and

dining charges.

myhfs.housing.uw.edu

(NetID required)

Students living in residence halls can

authorize family members to access their

housing and dining accounts and billing

reminders through MyHFS.

hfs.uw.edu/parents-families

Husky Card

Your student’s Husky Card is not only

their student ID — it’s also linked to their

Husky Card account and can be used to

pay for on-campus dining, vending

machines, copying, printing and more! You

can deposit funds into your student’s Husky

Card account online.

hfs.uw.edu/husky-card-services

huskycrd@uw.edu

206-543-7222

Submit your Husky Card photo

online now!

Avoid the lines when your student gets

to campus — ensure they submit their

Husky Card photo online before Sept. 1 to

have their card mailed to their permanent

address on file.

hfs.uw.edu/hc-photo

CONTACTS

Student Fiscal Services

finance.uw.edu/sfs

sfshelp@uw.edu

206-543-4694

Office of Student Financial Aid

finaid.uw.edu

osfa@uw.edu

206-543-6101

Office of Merit Scholarships,

Fellowships & Awards

expd.uw.edu/scholarships

UW Work Study

uw.edu/workstudy

FINANCES

Tuition & housing payment

due dates:

Oct. 16 • Jan. 22 • April 16

Student employment & internships

The Career & Internship Center offers career

coaching, career planning workshops and

quarterly employer events. It also sponsors

Handshake, the UW’s online job-and-internship

database. With Handshake, any student can

search for part-time or full-time jobs and

internships, throughout the University and

beyond. Students whose financial aid includes

work-study awards can be employed in work-

study jobs up to 19 hours a week when classes

are in session.

careers.uw.edu

Money management

Tools and tips to help your Husky build their

financial well-being and literacy:

uw.edu/financialaid/money-management

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 10

The

U-PASS

makes getting around a

breeze — no car required.

Each student’s quarterly U-PASS fees let them access public

transit with their Husky Card, including unlimited rides

on Metro and regional buses, as well as Link light rail. The

U-PASS also provides discounts on vanpools, carpools and

transportation-related items.

Learn more:

transportation.uw.edu/students

The

Commuter & Transfer Commons

in the Husky Union

Building (HUB) offers day-use lockers, phone chargers,

a kitchenette, changing and lactation rooms, a study area

and other resources.

fyp.washington.edu/ctc

Limited parking options

are available to students.

TRANSPORTATION

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 11

Sharing student

information with families

Parent notification and student privacy

To learn how your student can give you

access to financial, health, housing and dining

records, please visit

uw.edu/parents/forms

Talk to your student about how they can share

their information with you.

Learn more about how we protect student

privacy:

privacy.uw.edu 

Student conduct

As a member of the UW community,

your student is expected to demonstrate

integrity in all their endeavors. The

Student Conduct Code outlines

behavioral expectations intended to

foster a community that is welcoming and

supportive of all students. The Student

Conduct Code also outlines academic

expectations that students are expected

to uphold as they work toward earning

their degree.

The Washington Administrative Code

(WAC) 478-121 and two companion

policies, Student Governance Policy

Chapter 209 and Chapter 210, apply to

all students; students are expected to

make themselves aware of and comply

with the law and with Washington and

campus policies and regulations.

The UW Student Conduct Code was

developed to maintain a safe, supportive

and inclusive community that engages

students in order to foster their

academic success, personal growth and

responsible citizenship.

uw.edu/cssc

POLICIES

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 12

HUSKY EXPERIENCE & FINDING COMMUNITY

ArtsUW

arts.uw.edu

206-543-4880

Center for Experiential Learning and

Diversity (EXPD)

expd.uw.edu

206-543-4282

expd@uw.edu

Center for International Relations &

Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE)

uw.edu/circle

206-685-4004

uwcircle@uw.edu

Community Engagement &

Leadership Education (CELE) Center

cele.uw.edu

206-616-9768

celecenter@uw.edu

Husky Union Building (HUB)

hub.washington.edu

206-543-8191

thehub@uw.edu

International Student Services (ISS)

iss.uw.edu

206-221-7857

Office of Fraternity and

Sorority Life (OFSL)

uw.edu/ofsl

206-543-1810

ofsl@uw.edu

Office of Student Veteran Life (OSVL)

vetlife.washington.edu

206-221-0830

vetlife@uw.edu

The Q Center (LGBTQ+

resource center)

sites.uw.edu/qcenter

206-616-7296

qcenter@uw.edu

Residential Life Activities &

Living Learning Communities

hfs.uw.edu/experience

Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC)

depts.washington.edu/ecc

206-543-4635

ecc@uw.edu

Student Activities Office (SAO)

hub.washington.edu/sao

206-543-2380

sao@uw.edu

Undergraduate Research Program

uw.edu/undergradresearch

undergradresearch@uw.edu

Undocumented Student Resources

uw.edu/admissions/undocumented

206-685-6301

undocu@uw.edu

UW Study Abroad

uw.edu/studyabroad

206-221-4404

studyabroad@uw.edu

Washington Athletics (Go Dawgs!)

gohuskies.com

206-543-2200

tickets@uw.edu

wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ

– Intellectual House

uw.edu/omad/intellectual-house

206-616-7066

welebalt@uw.edu

Women’s Center (Alene Moris

Women’s Center)

uw.edu/womenscenter

206-685-1090

womens@uw.edu

ACADEMIC ADVISING & SUPPORT

Academic Support Programs (ASP):

CLUE Tutoring & Academic

Success Coaching

academicsupport.uw.edu

aspuw@uw.edu

206-543-5755

Undergraduate Advising

advising.uw.edu

206-543-2550

advice@uw.edu

Departmental & Major Advising Offices

advising.uw.edu/academic-support/

advising-offices-by-program

College of Engineering Undergraduate

Academic Advising

engr.washington.edu/current/academics

206-543-1770

engradv@uw.edu

Disability Resources for Students (DRS)

depts.washington.edu/uwdrs/

parents-and-family

206-543-8924 (Voice & Relay)

uwdrs@uw.edu

Foster School of Business Advising

foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/

undergraduate-programs/advising

206-685-3400

bizinfo@uw.edu

Honors Advising & Resources

honors.uw.edu/advising

206-543-7444

uwhonors@uw.edu

Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

(OMA&D) Academic Counseling Services

depts.washington.edu/omadcs

206-543-7132

Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity

Instructional Center (IC)

depts.washington.edu/ic

206-543-4240

ic@uw.edu

Student-Athlete Academic Services

gohuskies.com/sports/academics

saas@uw.edu

University Libraries

lib.uw.edu

Suzzallo & Allen Libraries: 206-543-0242

Odegaard Undergraduate Library &

Computer Lab: 206-543-2990

LIVING & DINING

Housing & Food Services (HFS)

hfs.uw.edu

206-543-4059

hfsinfo@uw.edu

Resident Online Account

myhfs.housing.uw.edu

Resident Dining Program

Dining Accounts

hfs.uw.edu/eat/resident-dining

Off-Campus Housing

Housing options, estimated costs

& neighborhoods

uw.edu/studentlife/living-dining

Student Legal Services (SLS)

Free service rental & lease agreements review

depts.washington.edu/slsuw

Husky Union Building 306

206-543-6486

slsuw@uw.edu

SAFETY

Division of Campus Community Safety

uw.edu/safety

Safety Resources:

uw.edu/safety/resources

Nighttime Safety & Escort Services

police.uw.edu/safety-escort-services

SafeTrip: 206-685-9255

NightRide: 206-685-3146

Office of the Title IX Coordinator

uw.edu/titleix

206-221-7932

titleix@uw.edu

SafeCampus

uw.edu/safecampus

206-685-7233

safecampus@uw.edu

UW Alert

Text & email alerts

uw.edu/safety/alert

UW Police Department

police.uw.edu

Emergency: 911

Non-emergency: 206-685-UWPD (8973)

HEALTH

Counseling Center

mentalhealth.uw.edu

206-543-1240

Hazing Prevention

uw.edu/hazingprevention

206-685-2376

nohazing@uw.edu

Husky Assist

uw.edu/husky-assist

206-543-9331

Husky Health Center

wellbeing.uw.edu/unit/husky-health

206-685-1011

After-hours nurse advice: 206-520-7511

uwhhc@uw.edu

Husky Health & Well-Being

wellbeing.uw.edu

LiveWell: Health Promotion &

Prevention

wellbeing.uw.edu/livewell

206-543-6085

livewell@uw.edu

UW Medical Center–Montlake

uwmedicine.org

206-598-3300

CAREER & MAJOR EXPLORATION

Academic Planning for Major &

Careers

uw.edu/uaa/advising/degree-overview/

majors/majors-and-careers

Career & Internship Center

careers.uw.edu

206-543-0535

askcic@uw.edu

Career Center @ Engineering

engr.washington.edu/current/careercenter

206-221-8423

engrhire@uw.edu

Community Engagement &

Leadership Education (CELE) Center

cele.uw.edu

206-616-9768

celecenter@uw.edu

Foster School of Business Career

Services

foster.uw.edu/careers

206-221-6858

bzcareer@uw.edu

Graduate School Planning

careers.uw.edu/channels/graduate-school

Handshake

Job & internship search

careers.uw.edu/resources/handshake

UW PathwayU

Career & degree planning tool

uw.pathwayu.com

FINANCES

Husky Card Office

hfs.uw.edu/husky-card-services

206-543-7222

huskycrd@uw.edu

Office of Merit Scholarships,

Fellowships & Awards

Scholarship search

expd.uw.edu/scholarships

206-543-2603

scholarq@uw.edu

Office of Student Financial Aid

Scholarships, loans, veteran benefits

uw.edu/financialaid

osfa@uw.edu

206-543-6101

Student Fiscal Services

Tuition payments

finance.uw.edu/sfs

206-543-4694

sfshelp@uw.edu

Work Study Office

uw.edu/workstudy

206-685-1985

workstdy@uw.edu

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Services

Public transportation, passes & parking

transportation.uw.edu/students

206-221-3701

ucommute@uw.edu

U-PASS

Public transportation pass

transportation.uw.edu/u-pass

206-221-3701

Commuter & Transfer Commons

Dedicated space for commuter & transfer students

ctc.fyp.uw.edu

206-616-6326

ctcuw@uw.edu

POLICIES

FERPA for Students

registrar.washington.edu/students/ferpa

FERPA for parents and families

uw.edu/parents/forms

Community Standards & Student

Conduct

uw.edu/cssc

206-685-6194

cssc@uw.edu

RESOURCES

SUPPORT STUDENTS FIRST

Gifts to the UW Parent & Family Fund support programs

that enrich the Husky Experience for all students,

bolstering academic support and research, safety and

community resources, major and career preparation

and health and wellness.

uw.edu/parents/support

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 13

The Parent & Family Programs team suggests the following topics to help you

spark conversation, strengthen understanding, seek resources and support a

growth mindset during your Husky's first year.

talk with your husky

SUMMER BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS

STAYING CONNECTED

How you and your student will communicate while

they’re at school: what methods and how often

Coordinating holidays and travel (use the calendar

in this guide)

FINANCES AND FORMS

Submitting their Husky Card photo online now, to

avoid the lines in September

(hfs.uw.edu/hc-photo)

Giving family members access to tuition and housing

bills

(see uw.edu/parents/forms)

Learning how to fill out medical and financial forms

Budgeting and building credit with responsible use

of credit and debit cards

LIFE SKILLS

Keeping a screenshot/photo of the front and back of

their health insurance card

Learning how to cook — perhaps an easy favorite

meal and basic cooking skills

Learning how to clean their spaces and bathroom,

how to do laundry

Adding important dates and deadlines to shared

family calendar (first day of class, UW Family

Weekend, winter break)

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH

Learn about the services provided at Husky Health

Center, the UW student health center

Learn how to access mental-health services at UW

Counseling Center

Learn about after-hours and emergency care on

and near campus

(uw.edu/parents/resources/

health-safety)

International families can get ISHIP insurance for

their student

(iship.uw.edu)

BEFORE OR DURING MOVE-IN WEEK

LIFE SKILLS

How to pay tuition, housing and food fees — and

add due dates to family calendar

Explore University Way (“the Ave”) and U Village for

nearby groceries, pharmacies, restaurants and shops

PERSONAL SAFETY

Have your student add/confirm their current contact

information on

my.uw.edu

Confirm that they’re signed up to receive emails

and/or texts from UW Alert

(uw.edu/safety/alert)

Make a personal safety plan by sharing emergency

contacts (like a friend or roommate) for family

members to call in case of emergency

Being aware of their surroundings (on public transit,

late at night, etc.)

Add contacts on their phone for UW nighttime safety

services (NightRide and SafeTrip)

(police.uw.edu/

safety-escort-services)

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH

Visit Husky Health Center, the UW student health

center

Explore UW Recreation — visit the IMA gym and the

Waterfront Activities Center

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Developing time-management and planning skills

Spending at least two hours studying for every

hour in class

Seeking tutoring and academic support before they

need it

Using general-education courses to discover career

options

STUDENT PRIVACY & FAMILY ACCESS

How to know about your student’s grades — they

can only be accessed and shared by your Husky, per

FERPA guidelines

Reviewing the forms students can fill out to give

families access to tuition and housing bills, financial

aid info and more

(uw.edu/parents/forms)

Keeping UW user IDs and passwords private, even

with family members, as part of student conduct,

data privacy and academic policies

TRANSPORTATION

How to use public transportation (buses, light rail,

water taxi) with their Husky Card

Transportation safety (being aware of surroundings,

using Seattle & King County transit apps, etc.) during

the day or night

Bicycle and scooter safety

Connect with UW Transportation for commuting

options

THROUGHOUT THEIR FIRST QUARTER

STAYING CONNECTED

Communicating after their first midterms and finals

If you initiate the conversation, try asking about their

time-management or test-preparation experiences

rather than grades

Ask what types of encouragement and support your

student wants or needs

Listen to their frustrations, disappointments, ups

and downs — consider empathizing rather than

immediately offering solutions. Try asking them what

solutions they’ve considered. Sometimes they might

just want a listening ear.

LIVING & DINING

How is it going with roommates or others in their

residence hall?

Managing conflict or roommate issues with their

resident advisers (RAs)

Encourage your student to seek out their Residence

Life team — they host academic and social

gatherings to build community

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH

Taking time for self-care

(wellbeing.uw.edu/

recreation/self-care)

How are they sleeping, eating, getting exercise?

Do they know how and when to seek physical and

mental health care if they need it?

DURING WINTER BREAK OR THEIR

SECOND QUARTER

THE HUSKY EXPERIENCE

Looking for campus jobs or internships, scheduling

a meeting with a UW career coach

(careers.uw.edu)

Finding and building their UW family on campus,

balancing academic and social life

Seeking out research opportunities

(uw.edu/

undergradresearch)

, or consider applying for a UW

Honors program

(honors.uw.edu)

Spring quarter might be a great time to try out a

class in a new subject or department

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH

Check in about physical and mental health

Making time for self-care, exercise, being outdoors

How are their eating and sleeping habits? What are

they doing for fun? Do they have friends that they

spend time with?

SPRING BREAK PLANNING

Scheduling a spring check-in with their adviser

Developing leadership skills and getting involved in

UW clubs and organizations

Choosing one or two places to explore in Seattle by

bus or light rail

Making sure to enjoy the cherry blossoms on the Quad!

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 14

SUMMER 2026 QUARTER

July 9–Aug. 20

New Family Orientation sessions

August

Regional summer sendoffs

Aug. 21

College Edge residence hall move-in

Aug. 24–Sept. 18

College Edge course session

Aug. 31

Last day to change autumn quarter

dining plan

Sept. 10–16

Interfraternity Council (IFC) &

Panhellenic Association (PHA) primary

recruitment

Sept. 22–25

Residence hall move-in and family

lounge

Sept. 25

Check tuition account for financial

aid disbursements

Sept. 27

Convocation & Husky Kickoff

AUTUMN 2026 QUARTER

Sept. 30

Classes begin

Oct. 6

Last day to make changes or withdraw

without fees

Oct. 16

Autumn tuition and residence hall

charges due

Nov. 6–7

UW Family Weekend

Nov. 11

Veterans Day (no classes)

Nov. 26

Thanksgiving (no classes)

Nov. 27

Native American Heritage Day

(no classes)

Nov. 30

Last day to change winter quarter

dining plan

Dec. 11

Classes end

Dec. 12–18

Finals week

Dec. 19–Jan. 3

Winter break

Dec. 31

Check tuition account for financial aid

disbursements

WINTER 2027 QUARTER

Jan. 4

Classes begin

Jan. 10

Last day to make changes or withdraw

without fees

Jan. 18

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)

Jan. 22

Winter tuition and residence hall

charges due

Jan 30

1098 tax form available at my.uw.edu

Feb. 15

Presidents Day (no classes)

Feb. 28

Last day to change spring quarter

dining plan

March 12

Classes end

March 13–19

Finals week

March 20–28

Spring break

March 26

Check tuition account for financial

aid disbursements

SPRING 2027 QUARTER

March 29

Classes begin

April 4

Last day to make changes or withdraw

without fees

April 16

Spring tuition and residence hall

charges due

May 31

Memorial Day (no classes)

June 4

Classes end

June 5–11

Finals week

June 11

Commencement — Tacoma

June 12

Commencement — Seattle

June 13

Commencement — Bothell

June 12–20

Summer break

Family events — visit

uw.edu/parents/family-events

for details

Religious accommodations

Students may request religious accommodations online

during the first two weeks of each quarter.

registrar.washington.edu/religious-accommodations

Post this page somewhere handy!

And consider adding these dates to your

family calendar.

View digital Dawg Dates & Deadlines

UW academic calendar (current and future)

uw.edu/students/reg/calendar.html

2026-27

dawg dates & deadlines

University of Washington Parent & Family Guide — page 15

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Seattle, WA 98195-5852

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