Dear First-year Students,
Welcome to the University of Washington! When you chose to come to the UW, you chose to walk on the path of knowledge and understanding; to build bridges across difference; to actively pursue facts and information. UW students, faculty and staff take the road of service and leadership — together. We are glad you’re bringing your unique perspectives and contributions to our collective Husky experience.
In your time here I hope that you reach out, connect and discover more about the UW, who you are and what matters most to you. Know that your Husky family is proud of you and is here for you.
ED TAYLOR
Vice Provost and Dean, Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Welcome from First Year Programs
You are now officially part of our Husky community! We hope you find this guide helpful as you prepare to join us on campus. Our programs provide opportunities to deepen your knowledge of the University of Washington as you navigate through your first year. We are looking forward to learning with you and ensuring that you have a smooth transition. Visit us in Mary Gates Hall (Rm 120) or the Commuter & Transfer Commons (HUB 141) before the quarter begins. Go Dawgs!
The First Year Programs & Digital Engagement Team
Student Academic Services, Undergraduate Academic Affairs
fyp@uw.edu • fyp.uw.edu • 206-543-4905 (voice) • 206-207-5564 (text)
Using this guide and your First-Year Checklist
Getting started at the UW doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but the Husky Guide comes pretty close. As you read this guide, you will see that its content aligns with the items on your First-Year Checklist. Completing this “to-do list” as you go through the guide will help ensure an easy transition into your first year.
Husky Foundations
Husky Foundations is a self-paced online course. It is one of the required items on your First-Year Checklist.
Many of the topics in the Husky Foundations course build on the content in this guide and provide more details about what you need to know, do and expect in your first year.
Online Resources
Even before you arrive on campus, gain valuable information about academics at the UW with our online and video resources.
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