Welcome New Husky

New Student & Transfer Programs promotes a successful undergraduate experience throughout your first year at the University of Washington. 

Students: All incoming undergraduate students are required to attend Advising & Orientation (A&O). Review our A&O policy for more information.

By participating at A&O, you will: 

Family members: Students are encouraged to register their family members for Family Orientation. Family Orientation helps parents, partners, grandparents and other supporters learn how to support their students' transition to UW.

Advising & Orientation is hosted in a mix of online and in-person sessions. Review additional information about navigating as a Neurodistinct Husky, A&O format and required first-year and transfer content. Check out our A&O FAQ for answers to common questions.

Access your A&O Reservation System and the New Husky Checklist

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

Undergraduate First-Year U.S.Undergraduate First-Year U.S.
Undergraduate First-Year InternationalUndergraduate First-Year International
Undergraduate TransferUndergraduate Transfer
Family OrientationFamily Orientation
Undergraduate returning studentsUndergraduate returning students
Non-matriculated/non-degree studentsNon-matriculated/non-degree students
Graduate and postbaccalaureate studentsGraduate and postbaccalaureate students

Tips for first-year students:

One piece of advice I have for the new students is to not worry too much about things you cannot control. Focus on the ones that you can.

—Irene Wai