A&O Part 2: Summer/Autumn Admission (Two Days)keyboard_arrow_down

The detailed agenda and Zoom links will populate 24 hours before your session date, via the link in your reservation confirmation. 

Day 1

Start and End Time: 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. (Pacific Time)

View the reservation confirmation email for your detailed agenda and Zoom links.To fulfill your A&O requirement, you must attend all sessions throughout both days.

Various UW technology services will be used throughout your advising session. View UW-IT's Student Quick-Start Guide to review recommendations for accessing UW technologies and online content. 

• Community Group | 8:00 a.m.
  • Start your journey at UW by meeting your Orientation Leader and fellow new Huskies! You will receive an overview of A&O, learn about UW culture, and introduce yourself during this first Connection Group.
• Break | 8:45 a.m.
  • Take a moment to stretch or step away. 
• Conversation with Faculty  | 9:00 a.m.
  • Hear from a current UW faculty member about classroom expectations, academic success, and how to build an academic support network. Get excited to ask faculty your burning questions about all things college learning related!
• Conversation with UW Leadership: Student Expectations | 9:30 a.m.
  • Engage in a conversation with UW Leadership and the Student Conduct office about our expectations for you as a first-year student. You will learn all about the UWs code of conduct!
• Registration Foundations | 10:00 a.m.
  • Meet your assigned advising team to learn about course selection and how to navigate academic curiosities. Learn the basic components of earning a degree at UW and create a plan for exploring classes related to your interests. This will help guide you during Advising & Registration Part 2.
• Break | 10:45 a.m.
  • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
• Community Group | 11:00 a.m. 
  • Learn the detailed process of registration and discuss various resources you will use to register for this upcoming quarter and beyond.

Day 2

Start and End Time: 7:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (Pacific Time)

• Community Group | 7:00 a.m.
  • Reconnect with your group and Orientation Leader to review the registration process and ask any questions about classes, exam stress, student life, etc. before registering for classes.
• Break | 7:45 a.m.
  • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
• Student Success as an International Student | 8:00 a.m.
  • Hear from CIRCLE, the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange as they discuss the International Student experience at UW. You’ll also learn more about Regional Connection Groups and other resources and programs to support your transition.
• Course Registration | 8:30 a.m.
  • Meet with your assigned adviser and register for your first quarter of classes. A majority of the advising and registration sessions will take place in a small group setting.
• Community Group | 9:45 a.m.
  • Conclude your time with your OL and Connection Group by learning about UW traditions, and Dawg Daze. Listen to some final announcements and learn about next steps to take after A&O and prepare for life as a Husky!
• Break | 10:15 a.m.
  • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
• Health & Well-Being | 10:30 a.m.
  • Meet with your fellow Huskies in a large group to discuss health & well-being resources at UW with Peer Health Educators.
• Q&A with StuCo | 11:00 a.m.
  • Connect with one of FYP’s Student Coordinators (StuCo) and pose any lingering questions you have. As a student and previous Orientation Leader themselves, the StuCo’s are well-equipped to answer any questions regarding UW!
• EPE Connections: Academic Success | 11:00 a.m. 
  • For Engineering Undeclared Students Only: Connect in a small group with an Engineering Peer Educator who has been in your shoes to hear their insight about registration, E-FIGs, and the engineering student experience, and ask your questions.
• Meal Break | 11:30 a.m.
• Self-Guided Activities | 12:00 p.m.
  • Review our video series covering some of the most important aspects of the transition to the UW.
• Optional How 2 Husky Workshop | 12:45 p.m.
  • Take this time to explore different session facilitated by Orientation Leaders on different ways to be successful at UW.
• Break | 1:15 p.m.
  • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
• Optional How 2 Husky Workshop | 1:25 p.m.
  • Take this time to explore different session facilitated by Orientation Leaders on different ways to be successful at UW.

A&O Part 2: Winter Admissionkeyboard_arrow_down

Start and End Time: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 
The detailed agenda and Zoom links will populate 24 hours before your session date, via the link in your reservation confirmation. 

Morning  

• Community Group: Welcoming and Creating Connections | 8:00 a.m.
  • Meet your Orientation Leader and fellow new Huskies! You will receive an overview of A&O, set goals, and introduce yourself during this first Community Group.
• Break | 8:45 a.m. 
  • Take a moment to stretch or step away. 
• Registration Foundations | 9:00 a.m.
  • Meet your assigned advising team to learn about course selection and how to navigate academic curiosities. Learn the basic components of earning a degree at UW and create a plan for exploring classes related to your interests.
• Break | 9:45 a.m.
  • Take a moment to stretch or step away. 
• Conversation with Faculty | 10:00 a.m. 
  • Hear from a current UW faculty member about classroom expectations, academic success, and how to build an academic support network.
• Conversation with UW Leadership | 10:30 a.m. 
  • Engage in a conversation with UW Leadership and Community Standards & Student Conduct about our expectations for you as a first-year student.
• Break | 11:00 a.m. 
• Community Group: Registration Resources Presentation | 11:15 a.m.
  • Meet with your OL to learn the detailed process of registration and discuss various resources you will use to register for this upcoming quarter and beyond.
• Priority Self-Guided Activities & Various Meetings | 11:45 a.m.
  • Priority Self-Guided Activities: Open the Priority Self-Guided Activities task in the First-Year Checklist. Additionally, review our video series covering some of the most important aspects of the transition to the UW.
  • OMA&D Meeting: Prospective OMA&D students will be meeting with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity to learn more about their office.
  • Student Veteran Meeting: If you are a student veteran, you will be meeting with the Office of Student Veteran Life to learn more about the programs and services available to you during your time at the university. To learn more, view additional resources.
• Lunch | 12:15 p.m.
• Health & Well-Being | 12:45 p.m.
  • Meet with your fellow Huskies in a large group to discuss health & well-being resources at UW with Peer Health Educators.

Afternoon

The afternoon agenda times fluctuate depending on your assigned group. Each group block will be about two hours of live interaction. All schedules include the following elements.

• Course Registration & Registration Lab | Time Varies 
  • Course Registration: Meet with your adviser at your assigned appointment time to learn what classes to register for and begin registering for your first quarter of classes. Ensure you understand how to make a follow-up appointment after A&O for any additional needs.
  • Registration Lab: After your individual advising appointment, go to the registration lab to register for classes. If you need additional assistance, there will be Orientation Leaders and advisers to support with quick questions. Registration Labs will be open from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
• How 2 Husky | 1:30 or 3:30 p.m.
  • Attend our topic-driven sessions led by orientation leaders to connect with other students and learn how to navigate campus.
• Community Group: Beginning your UW Journey | 4:15 p.m. 
  • Conclude A&O with your Community Group by learning about UW traditions, Dawg Daze, and plan how to engage in campus culture.

A&O Part 2: Spring Admissionkeyboard_arrow_down

A&O Part 3: Summer/Autumn Admissionkeyboard_arrow_down

Start and End Times Vary. View the reservation confirmation email for your detailed agenda location on-campus.To fulfill your A&O requirement, you must attend all sessions throughout the day. The agenda times fluctuate depending on your assigned groups.  All schedules include the following elements.

• Orientation Leader Small Group Meeting: Community Group: Dialogues, Dawg Daze & Belonging
  • Join your small group to engage in the UW Dialogue Initiative, preview Dawg Daze events, and win a husky prize. You will receive an overview of the day, set goals, and introduce yourself. Bring your questions and concerns (if any) about navigating the first few weeks of school.
• Advising Component #1: Advising Connection Meetings
  • Meet with academic advisers to ensure that you are identifying tools for academic success. Freshman students directly admitted to Engineering  will participate in an alternate activity and meet their adviser during departmental welcome week activities. 
• Advising Component #2: Academic Success Tours
  • Join us in exploring key locations on campus that will help guide you in your academic journey at the UW. 
• Preparing for the First Day of School (Self-Guided)
  • Throughout the day, please make sure to visit various offices to ensure that you are prepared for the first day of school.
• Find Your Classes (Self-Guided)
  • Take this time to physically visit all of your class locations for the quarter. Plan out your route and ensure you know the correct building entrance.

A&O Part 3: Winter/Spring Admissionkeyboard_arrow_down

Start and End Times Vary. The detailed agenda and Zoom links will populate 24 hours before your session date, via the link in your reservation confirmation. 

To fulfill your A&O requirement, you must attend all sessions throughout the day. The agenda times fluctuate depending on your assigned groups.  All schedules include the following elements.

• Community Connections Meeting 
  • Meet new students and review critical elements in transitioning to campus. Pick up your New Husky Welcome Package, receive an overview of your advising experience, set goals, and start building your community. Bring your questions and concerns (if any) about navigating the first few weeks of school. 
• Advising Connections 
  • Meet the staff who will support your academic journey. 
• Academic Success Wayfinding 
  • Explore key locations on campus that will help guide you in your academic journey at the UW. 
• Preparing for the First Day of School (Self-Guided)
  • Throughout the day, please visit various offices to ensure you are prepared for the first day of school.
• Find Your Classes (Self-Guided)
  • Take this time to visit all of your class locations for the quarter physically. Plan out your route and ensure you know the correct building entrance.