New Student & Transfer Programs promotes a successful undergraduate experience throughout your first year at the University of Washington.
Students: All first-year 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 of first-year students 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 content. Check out our A&O FAQ for answers to common questions.
Access your A&O Reservation System and the New Husky Checklist
Tips for first-year students:
Explore. Always find new things to do so you are not stuck in a routine. The only way to truly enjoy every day without feeling gloomy after a while is to experience new adventures, new ideas, new places, etc.
—Nik Addagatla
120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825
Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed
Closed during University holidays.
206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)
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