Welcome New Husky

First Year 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 student's 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 First-Year Checklist

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 it slow and enjoy your time here. Try and open yourself up to new activities, even if it means getting out of your comfort zone! It takes time to adjust and be graceful to yourself as you do so.

—Helena Kobayashi