Welcome New Husky

First Year Programs helps to foster a successful undergraduate experience throughout your first year at the University of Washington. 

Students: Our Advising & Orientation (A&O) policy requires all first-year students to attend A&O. By participating at A&O, you will: 

Family Members: Students are encouraged to register their family members for the Family Orientation program. Family Orientation allows parents, partners, grandparents, and other supporters of first-year students to collect the information and skills necessary to support your student.

Advising & Orientation will be delivered in a hybrid format. Review additional information about navigating as a Neurodistinct Husky, A&O format and required content. Common questions can be answered on our FAQ website 

Access A&O Reservation System/First Year Checklist - The System OPENS November 1,2024

To learn about A&O and make your reservation, select your population below. 

Undergraduate Freshman U.S.Undergraduate Freshman U.S.
Undergraduate Freshman InternationalUndergraduate Freshman International
Undergraduate TransferUndergraduate Transfer
Family OrientationFamily Orientation
Undergraduate Returning StudentsUndergraduate Returning Students
Non-Matriculated / Non-Degree StudentsNon-Matriculated / Non-Degree Students
Graduate & Postbaccalaureate StudentsGraduate & Postbaccalaureate Students

Tips for first-year students:

Take at least five minutes to check as many resources as possible that are provided to you either by email, in the Orientation sessions, through a classmate, etc. You will find at least one that will help you in your academic journey.

—Sebastian Villarroel