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. for UW employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attend Advising & Orientation Must register for classes |
First Year Programs |
View policy |
Entire program | No |
| Provide Student Code of Conduct | UW Community Standards & Student Conduct; Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 478-121 | View policy Est. 2017 |
Printed publication (Husky Guide); First-Year Checklist; A&O session | No |
| Financial education workshops | Financial Aid; Senate Bill 5100 | View policy Est. 2018 |
Printed publication (Husky Guide); Husky Foundations course | No |
| Complete Husky Prevention & Response Course (Title IX) | Title IX Office; US Department of Education |
View policy |
Printed publication (Husky Guide); First-Year Checklist | Yes |
| Submit immunization records | Immunity Verification Program | View policy Est. 2021 |
First-Year Checklist | No |
| 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 |
| Complete the Hazing Prevention and Response course | Community Standards & Student Conduct; House Bill 1751 |
View policy |
First-Year Checklist | Yes |
| Access Greek Council: To the extent possible, must make available an informational session at Advising & Orientations (A&O) sessions and 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 |
| Opioid and Fentanyl prevention education | LiveWell; Student Life; House Bill 2112 | View policy Est.2004 |
Husky Foundations course | No |
| 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
