Three events, one tradition. Attend Convocation, UW's official welcome, with family and new friends, connect with new Huskies in your First-year Interest Group (FIG) or GEN ST 205 class, and take your class W Photo as one Husky family. We will take the W Photo rain or shine!
We encourage you to show your Husky spirit however that works for you. Our official colors are purple and gold. To start your Husky journey with pride, every incoming undergraduate student gets a free t-shirt to wear to Husky Kickoff. Follow the instructions in your A&O Part 3 agenda to pick up your t-shirt.
New Student Convocation: You are invited to attend our welcome ceremony for all new Huskies and their families. You must register for Convocation (tickets are free) in order to attend.
Select the agenda based on your enrollment in a FIG, E-FIG (General Studies 199) or General Studies 205 C (transfer students). To avoid losing your agenda, all links on this page will open in new tabs.
Prepare for Husky Kickoff
Please complete the following tasks to prepare:
- Eat before you arrive. If you need assistance with food, please visit the UW Food Pantry.
- Avoid Bags. You will be moving between locations (accessible routes available). If you need to bring a bag, review Husky Stadium's clear bag policy.
- Dress for the weather. Events will happen, rain or shine.
- Arrive on time. Give yourself time to get where you need to meet (see locations below).
- Know your FIG/E-FIG/GEN ST 205 C group information: Go to MyUW to find your General Studies 199: FIG section letter and number (general studies class section). Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m.Connect with FIG/E-FIG Peers & Leaders
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the IMA Fields to connect with your First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader, Engineering Peer Educator (EPE), or GEN ST 205 C Peer Leaders and classmates. You’ll join small groups to build community. When you arrive, make sure you know your FIG/E-FIG section. This is the section for your GEN ST 199 course (ex. GEN ST 199 H5).
- Confirm your GEN ST 199 Section via MyUW
- View an IMA Field map with FIG/E-FIG/GEN ST 205C numbers.
2:00 p.m.Husky Kickoff Begins
You will continue to the Husky Stadium field for the annual Husky Kickoff tradition. Continue connecting with first-year and transfer students in large group activities, learn about Husky traditions from some special guests, and take your class W Photo on the Husky Stadium Field.
If you want to view the activities from a low sensory area, please enter the stadium from the southeast entrance and you will be directed to the low-sensory location.
This event is open to new students only to ensure we can meet capacity. UW family members are encouraged to attend the New Student Convocation.
Prepare for Husky Kickoff
Please complete the following tasks to prepare:
- Eat before you arrive. If you need assistance with food, please visit the UW Food Pantry.
- Avoid Bags. You will be moving between locations (accessible routes available). If you need to bring a bag, review Husky Stadium's clear bag policy.
- Dress for the weather. Events will happen, rain or shine.
- Arrive on time. Give yourself time to get to where you need to meet (see locations below). Doors open at 1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m.Husky Kickoff Begins
Doors open at 1:45 p.m.
All new Huskies (freshman and transfer) are invited to continue to the Husky Stadium field for the annual Husky Kickoff tradition. Continue your connection with first-year and transfer students in large group activities, learn about Husky traditions from special guests, and take your class W Photo on the Husky Stadium Field.
If you want to view the activities from a low sensory area, please enter the stadium from the southeast entrance and you will be directed to the low-sensory location.
This event is open to new students only to ensure we can meet capacity. UW family members are encouraged to attend the New Student Convocation.
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