First Year Programs

Dawg Daze Leader

Dawg Daze Leaders (DDLs) are the backbone of Dawg Daze. During Dawg Daze, DDLs help to set up, organize, and facilitate hundreds of events designed to engage new students and the UW community as a whole!  

2025 Dawg Daze Leader applications will open in May 2025!

If you have questions about any aspect of the Dawg Daze Leader selection process that are not answered on this page, please contact us at fypadmin@uw.edu or at 206-543-4905 (voice) or 206-207-5564 (text).

Be a part of the University of Washington's welcome week! Dawg Daze features hundreds of in-person and virtual events hosted by First Year Programs (FYP), registered student organizations, and other departments across campus.

Dawg Daze Leaders will:

  • Support FYP staff and campus partners in the setup, logistics, and take-down of events. 
  • Help with facilitation and crowd control at key and FYP-led events. 
  • Help students navigate campus by answering questions, giving directions, suggesting resources and events, and providing a warm welcome to the Husky community.

Learn more about the position from a former Dawg Daze Leader

All Dawg Daze Leaders must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a RETURNING, degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle
  • Maintain good academic and conduct standing prior to and throughout Dawg Daze
  • Be able to volunteer in-person for at least 10 hours during Dawg Daze (late September) 

Dawg Daze Leaders will also be asked to attend a virtual training in late September. 

By volunteering as a Dawg Daze Leader, you can expect the following benefits:

  • Meet other new and returning Huskies!
  • Have a blast at the DDL Kickoff Event!
  • Get behind-the-scenes access to classic Dawg Daze events such as Quad Flicks, Husky Kickoff, and Dubs' Challenge!
  • Get free snacks, drinks, and food throughout Dawg Daze!
  • Develop your leadership skills (looks great on a resume!)
  • Earn volunteer hours!
  • Get a free Dawg Daze Leader T-shirt!
  • Share your love of UW with new students!
  • Give back to the UW community!

Please note that Dawg Daze Leaders are responsible for securing their own housing during Dawg Daze; unfortunately, we are not able to offer early-move in privileges to Dawg Daze Leaders.

Applications are currently closed. 

The Dawg Daze Leader Application contains 3 short-answer questions that should be answered in 1-3 sentences. These are your chance to show passion and personality - don't worry about spelling, grammar, or structure! Information about class standing, demographics, and Dawg Daze experience is collected for statistical and planning purposes only, and will not affect whether or not you are invited to join the Dawg Daze Leader team. 

  • Why are you applying to be a Dawg Daze Leader?
  • What skills do you hope to work on as a Dawg Daze Leader? 
  • What is your favorite memory of Dawg Daze? If you haven't been to Dawg Daze, what factors affected your decision not to go? 

Previous Dawg Daze Leaders

Meet previous Dawg Daze Leaders who have helped shape Dawg Daze!

Career Toolkit

Check out our resources for preparing your application and practicing your interview skills!

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

For more information related to the statement above, please visit the University of Washington's Title IX Website.