Orientation

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
1. Attend Advising & Orientation 
Must register for classes. 		 First Year Programs 

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Est. 2003

 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); A&O Modules No
4. Complete Husky Prevention & Response Course (Title IX) Title IX Office; US Department of Education

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Est. 2021

 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

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Est. 2023

 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

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Est.2022

 Printed Publication (Husky Guide); First-Year Checklist: A&O Modules; A&O Session No
9. Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention Education LiveWell, Student Life & House Bill 2112 View Policy
Est.2004		 A&O Modules 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 

  1. AI Task Force Report 
    • Recommendation: Mandatory, self-paced AI literacy courses— for first-year students.
  2. 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.