Welcome to the UW!
Your student is about to embark on an incredible journey full of personal growth and self-discovery, as they work toward earning a degree.
This isn鈥檛 just a big change for your student 鈥斅爄t鈥檚 also a major transition for your family. 91探花Parent & Family Programs is here to offer support, guidance and resources every step of the way.
Our Parent and Family Guide is a great way to learn about all that 91探花has to offer both you and your student. And our Move In & Out Resource page can get you started in preparing for your student’s first year if they choose to live on campus.
Making the most of their time at UW
The is a series of articles encouraging students to challenge themselves, explore their options and integrate all they are learning. It follows four dimensions: Know Yourself, Know the World, Make Your Way, and Weave it Together.
Students can sign up for the Husky Experience on . Articles will be delivered every week of the academic year.
Common first-year student questions
(FYP) offers several ways for new students to connect, engage and feel at home. is the UW鈥檚 annual tradition of welcoming first-year and returning students to campus each fall.聽Half of all freshmen students join a (FIG). In a FIG, students register for courses with a group of 20 to 25 classmates, so even lecture classes will seem small and coordinating study sessions is a snap.
is a one-stop-shop for navigating the ins and outs of paying for college. You鈥檒l also find tax forms, due dates and deadlines, and student loan information. Tuition can be paid through your student鈥檚 My 91探花account. They must submit an online to give family members or others access to tuition billing and reminders.
Encourage them to spend two hours studying for every hour spent in class and to be proactive in building a relationship with their professors. They should also meet with their advisor 谤别驳耻濒补谤濒测.听罢丑别 (CLUE) provides drop-in tutoring in Mary Gates Hall, the HUB and Othello- 91探花Commons in South Seattle. and are also available.
The makes using public transportation a breeze. Your student鈥檚 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.聽The U-PASS also provides discounts on vanpools, carpools and transportation-related items such as bicycles.
The 91探花has several programs and resources to help keep students safe, including , a 24-7 safety hotline and an emergency alert system. Visit our Health & Safety page for more information.
Did you know?
All new Huskies are required to attend an session. This is where your student will begin to learn about academic progress, student life, and extracurricular opportunities.