Welcome to the Husky Family!
For Winter Quarter, we invite you to view topic-based recordings presented by various campus offices. After you have reviewed the recordings, please join the offices of Parent & Family Programs and First Year Programs for a live Zoom meeting where we will provide an overview of resources available to support your Husky during their transition. We will be available to answer questions and connect with you following the brief presentation.
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Thursday, January 2
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
Topic-based recordings presented by various campus offices that were recorded from June - September 2024.
The offices of Parent & Family Programs and First Year Programs shared an overview of the agenda and some tips for helping your student navigate their first year at UW.
Review the Husky Guide (student publication) and the Parent & Family Guide for commonly used resources.
Academic advisers are one of the most important connections your student can make. This session introduced the academic adviser's role and provided an overview of the general education requirements that students use to create their class schedules.
If your student was directly admitted directly to the Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, Informatics, Foster School of Business, Honors program, or Engineering Undeclared, visit the following website for more information: https://fyp.washington.edu/aofamdirect.
Academics & Course Registration Presentation Slides and Academics & Course Registration Session Recording
Student Fiscal Services shared how to view and pay tuition while at the University.
Student Fiscal Presentation Slides - Paying the Tuition Bill Session Recording
This session explored the various academic resources students utilize to support their academic success.
Academic Support Presentation Slides - Academic Support Session Recording
Your student's health and wellness are important to us. UW Counseling Center and Husky Health Center professionals shared various resources your student can connect with to support their mental health.
UW Counseling Center Presentation Slides - UW Counseling Center Session Recording
Husky Health Center Presentation Slides - Husky Health Center Session Recording
Representatives from the Office of Student Financial Aid answered questions about how financial aid works. Other questions included the cost of attendance, an overview of the different types of financial awards, requesting a revision to financial aid awards, understanding loans, and using aid to pay bills.
UWPD shared campus safety and resources as well as tips around keeping your student's personal items secure on campus.
Campus Safety Presentation Slides - Campus Safety Session Recording
Meet with faculty from the UW to learn ways that your student will interact with faculty during their time at the UW, including classroom expectations.
How did the process go for you? What is missing in your transition to UW? We care about your feedback and read all of your comments. By completing your Family Orientation session evaluation, you will impact Family Orientation programming.
Please provide your feedback and ask any additional questions fyp@uw.edu. Learn more about Advising & Orientation evaluations.
Explore other first-year family resources like newsletters and podcasts by visiting the Family Orientation website. Also explore the UW Parent & Family website to learn more about events, resources, and information throughout your student's time at the UW.
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