Explore requirements for incoming first-year students.
Select the drop-down below to view the required content for A&O programming and required/ optional first-year seminars based on program affiliation or major.
Advising & Orientation- Required Content
We work with specific units to ensure that the required state, federal, and institution-specific content is included throughout the Advising & Orientation (A&O) program. Explore departments and offices that participate in A&O programming.
| Requirement | Unit Enforcing Requirement | Policy / Date Established | Location in A&O Program or Materials | Req.UW Employees |
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| 1. | Attend Advising & Orientation Must register for classes. |
First Year Programs |
View Policy |
Entire Program | No |
| 2. | Provide Student Code of Conduct | UW Community Standards and Conduct; Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 478-121 | View Policy Est. 2017 |
Printed Publication (Husky Guide); First-Year Checklist; A&O Session | No |
| 3. | Financial Education Workshops | Financial Aid, Senate Bill 5100 | View Policy Est. 2018 |
Printed Publication (Husky Guide); Husky Foundations Course | No |
| 4. | Complete Husky Prevention & Response Course (Title IX) | Title IX Office; US Department of Education |
View Policy |
Printed Publication (Husky Guide); First-Year Checklist | Yes |
| 5. | Submit Immunization Records | Immunity Verification Program | View Policy Est. 2021 |
First-Year Checklist | No |
| 6. | Complete Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO | LiveWell, Student Life & Drug-Free Schools and Community Act | View Policy Est. 1989 |
First-Year Checklist; A&O Session | No |
| 7. | Complete the Hazing Prevention and Response Course | Community Standards & Student Conduct; House Bill 1751 |
View Policy |
First-Year Checklist | Yes |
| 8. | Access Greek Council: To the extent possible, must make available an informational session at Advising & Orientations (A&O) sessions & include information in publications. |
Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life |
View Policy |
Printed Publication (Husky Guide); First-Year Checklist: Husky Foundations Course; A&O Session | No |
| 9. | Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention Education | LiveWell, Student Life & House Bill 2112 | View Policy Est.2004 |
Husky Foundations Course | No |
| 10. | Complete Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism Training | Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity; Senate Bill 5227 | View Policy Est. 2025 |
Launch 2025 | Yes |
Proposed Requirements
- AI Task Force Report
- Recommendation: Mandatory, self-paced AI literacy courses— for first-year students.
- Climate Assessment and Reports from the Antisemitism and Islamophobia Task Forces
- Recommendation: Provide specialized antisemitism education to DEI professionals, Student Life staff, Resident
Advisers and First Year Program staff.
- Recommendation: Provide specialized antisemitism education to DEI professionals, Student Life staff, Resident
First Year Seminars- Required/Optional Courses
All seminars are required unless marked as optional if affiliated with the program or major.
| Program or Major | Course | Time | Quarter Offered | Coordinating Office | |
| 1. | Allen School: Direct Admit Computer Science/Engineering (optional)+ Allen Scholars (CSI/CSE) | CSE 190 | Varies | Autumn | Advising Center |
| 2. | Foster School of Business: Direct Admit Business Administration (BA) (optional) | BA 490 | F 1230-120 | Winter | Undergraduate Programs |
| 3. | Education: Brotherhood Initiative | EDUC 300 | W 230-420 | Aut/Win/Spr | Brotherhood Initiative |
| 4. | Education: Sisterhood Initiative | EDUC 255 | W 230-420 | Aut/Win/Spr | Sisterhood Initiative |
| 5. | Engineering: Direct Admit Undeclared + Deans Scholars (ENGRUD) + (STARS) | E-FIG: ENGR 101 + GEN ST 199 | 101: T 1130-1220 or 1230-120; 199: Varies | Autumn | Engr. Student Academic Services |
| 6. | Environment: GEODUC for Transfers | C ENV 490: | F 330-420 | Autumn | GEODUC |
| 7. | Information School: Direct Admit Informatics (INFO) | INFO FIG - INFO 200/201 + Gen ST. 199 | Varies | Autumn | Student Services |
| 8. | OMA&D: CAMP | GEN ST 180 | W 330-450 | Autumn | CAMP |
| 9. | OMA&D: EOP Scholars (EOP-3) | GEN ST 180 | T/TH 230-320 | Aut/Win/Spr | EOP |
| 10. | OMAD: TRIO SSS | GEN ST 180 | M 130-320 | Autumn | TRIO SSS |
| 11. | Psychology: Pre-Major Transfers | PSYCH 299 | F 1130-120 | Autumn | Undergraduate Advising |
| 12. | Student Life: Success Skills for International Students (optional) | GEN ST 205 | T 330-520 | Autumn | CIRCLE |
| 13. | UAA: First-year Interest Groups (optional) | GEN ST 199 | Varies | Autumn | First Year Programs |
| 14. | UAA: Interdisciplinary Honors | HONORS 100 | Lec. T330-450 or M 330-450 + Quiz Varies | Autumn | Honors Advising |
| 15. | UAA: Robinson Center (EEP/UWACAD) | GEN ST 297 | TH 1030-1120 | Autumn | Robinson Center |
| 16. | UAA: Path to UW for Transfer Students (optional) | GEN ST 263 | Varies | Early Fall Start (Pre-Autumn) | UAA Advising |
