2024 Family Orientation | Summer and Fall Admission

Welcome

The offices of Parent & Family Programs and First Year Programs will kick off Family Orientation with 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.

Welcome Presentation Slides

Welcome Session Recording

Academics & Course Registration

Academic advisers are among the most important connections your student can make. This session will introduce you to the academic adviser role and provide an overview of the general education requirements that students use to create their class schedules. 

If your student was directly admitted to the Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, Informatics, Foster School of Business, Honors program, or Engineering Undeclared, advisers will provide an additional recording or a session on specific dates. Visit the following website for more information: https://fyp.uw.edu/aofamdirect. 

Academics & Course Registration Presentation Slides - Academics & Course Registration Session Recording

Paying the Tuition Bill

Connect with Student Fiscal Services to create a plan for viewing and paying tuition while at the university. 

Student Fiscal Presentation Slides - Paying the Tuition Bill Session Recording

Academic Support

Explore the various academic resources that students can utilize to support their academic success.

Academic Support Presentation Slides - Academic Support Session Recording

Student Health & Well-Being

Your student's health and wellness are important to us. Learn more from UW Counseling Center and Husky Health Center professionals about the 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

Break

Take some time for a break and we will return shortly with more information from UW staff and faculty. 

Parent Conversations: Ask Me Anything

During this session, you will have the opportunity to join a breakout room based on at topic of your choosing:

1. Financial Aid (Offered live June 27, July 25 and August 15): Join representatives from the Office of Student Financial Aid to ask questions about how financial aid works. Other questions may include the cost of attendance, an overview of the different types of financial awards, requesting a revision to financial aid awards, understanding loans, or using aid to pay bills. 
   • Financial Aid Session Recording
2. Student Leader Panel (Offered live each session): Ask current students questions about their transition to UW.

• Family Orientation Quick Links and Resources guide

Campus Safety

UWPD will share about 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

Building Community

During this session, you can join a breakout room based on a topic of your choosing.

1. Living on Campus: Regardless of where your student lives, there are resources to help them ensure their living environment supports their academic experience. Learn from Housing & Food Services about the services provided and critical move-in timelines. If your student plans to commute to campus, we look forward to welcoming them into the Commuter & Transfer Commons when they arrive on campus.
   • Living on Campus Presentation Slides   - Living on Campus Session Recording
2. Engaging in Fraternity & Sorority Life: Ask staff and students from the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life your questions. 
   • Engaging in Fraternity & Sorority Life Slides - Engaging in Fraternity & Sorority Life Recording

Conversation with Faculty

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.

Conversation with Faculty Session Recording

Complete Session Evaluation

How did the process go for you? What is missing in your transition to the 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. 

Learn more about Advising & Orientation evaluations.

Ongoing Family Engagement

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.