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

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:

Academics and friendships thrive the most when you take care of yourself first. Resources or trusted individuals are extremely valuable when you may need help prioritizing your mental or physical wellbeing. Also, talk to your professors! Office hours can be intimidating, but your professors really DO want to help you understand the material.

—Caitlynn Wohlford