Welcome to the UW

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Washington! Check out the different options for Advising & Orientation.

Orientation

Get Involved

First Year Programs creates space for students to engage, learn, and thrive at the UW.

Engage

Who is a First-Year Student?

A first-year student is anyone in their first year at the University of Washington. This includes students who enrolled right after high school, as well as those who transferred from community and technical colleges or other universities. First Year Programs works to make the University a welcoming and supportive place for all first-year students.

About FYP

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Orientation

To begin your first year at the University of Washington, you will need to attend an Advising & Orientation (A&O) session. A&O is required of all new undergraduate students and it is where you will be introduced to academics, student life, and extracurricular opportunities. 

Orientation for New Admits

New Husky Welcome Day

Three events, one tradition, join us for Husky Kick Off! Attend the official University Welcome (Convocation) with your family and new friends, connect with new first-year students or peers in your First-year Interest Group (FIG), and take your class W Photo as one Husky family.

Learn More about Husky Kick Off
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Dawg Daze

Join in on the fun at one of the nation's largest welcome weeks! Connect, explore, and get involved. View a list of all events, along with a list of family events, on the Dawg Daze website.

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Fast Facts

FYP hires over 400 student leaders50% of freshmen join a FIG