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Academics

• Create a plan to build your college study skills. fyp.uw.edu/hgstudy
• Know the tutoring spaces on campus. fyp.uw.edu/hgtutoring
• Check the course reserves for textbooks. lib.washington.edu/types/course
• Read the UW-IT Quick Start Guide.
  Access free software and review registration tools in the “Get to Work” section. itconnect.uw.edu/students
• Review the Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial.
  Level up your library research skills. fyp.uw.edu/hgtutorial
• Review the Office of Undergraduate Research resources. uw.edu/undergradresearch
• Transfer your Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504.
  Did you have an IEP/504 or accommodations for a disability or condition in high school? Check in with DRS. fyp.uw.edu/hgdrs

Transfer Credit

• Review the UW Equivalency Guide.
  Find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the University of Washington. admit.washington.edu/apply/transfer/equivalency-guide
• Review credits for exams (AP, IB, A-Level).
  Find out how your exam scores can translate to UW classes.
  admit.washington.edu/apply/transfer/exams-for-credit
• Check your degree audit.
  Make sure your transferred General Education credits fulfill UW requirements. Take note of what, if any, prerequisites you still need to complete, and if you are eligible to begin taking coursework in your major this quarter. myplan.uw.edu

Finances

• Set up direct deposit with Student Fiscal Services.
  Receive refunds/aid disbursements and give parents/others access to your tuition statement via Info Release. finance.uw.edu/sfs/home
• Create a UW Handshake account. uw.joinhandshake.com
• Build a budget. fyp.uw.edu/hgbudget
• Make a deposit to your Husky Card account.
  Deposit funds through the Online Card Office with a credit/debit card. hfs.uw.edu/olco

Campus Life

• Submit your Husky Card photo.
  Submit online early and avoid long wait times at the beginning of the quarter. hfs.uw.edu/hc-photo
• Visit the Commuter & Transfer Commons.
  Located in HUB 141. Explore the day-use lockers, kitchenette and lounge space. fyp.washington.edu/ctc
• Tap your U-PASS. fyp.uw.edu/hgupass
• Register your valuables. fyp.uw.edu/hgloveyourstuff
• Protect yourself with renters insurance and other safety precautions.
  If you’re living on campus, review “Privacy and Safety” in the housing guide. hfs.uw.edu/resident-guide/safety
• Enroll in The Pack Rewards – Get a Sticker Every Month
  Get notices on course materials and savings at the University Book Store, and pick up your sticker of the month. fyp.uw.edu/hgpr
• Take the sustainability pledge.
  Pledge to take small everyday steps to sustainability. sustainability.uw.edu/pledge

Campus Engagement

• Subscribe to UW Alert text messages
  Get a message if there’s an emergency on or near campus. uwalert.org
• Make your Dawg Daze schedule.
  Dawg Daze is your welcome to the Husky community: meet other new students, explore campus and get involved. uwdawgdaze.com
• Explore the Registered Student Organization directory.
  Find over 900 registered student organizations on campus. huskylink.washington.edu

International Students

• Attend a virtual International Husky Welcome session for your region. fyp.uw.edu/hgsendoff
• Join Regional Connection Group (RCG) chats to connect with new Huskies. fyp.uw.edu/aorcg
• Complete the online new student Post-Arrival Checklist. fyp.uw.edu/hgisscheckin

Health & Well-Being

• Complete the Know Your Benefits questionnaire. fyp.uw.edu/hgbenefits
• Identify in-network providers close to th e UW. 
  Find a primary care, urgent care, emergency care and/or mental health providers and save them in your phone. fyp.uw.edu/hginsurance
• Subscribe to Healthy Huskies Magazine
  Sign up for weekly alerts with articles and tips for success. fyp.uw.edu/hglivewell
• Download the SafeZone app. police.uw.edu/safezone-app
• Review UW Safety Resources. washington.edu/safety/resources​​​​​​​
• Complete the Husky Prevention & Response online course. tixstudent.uw.edu
• Explore resources for mental health support. fyp.washington.edu/hgmh

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