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120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825
Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic year: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter break: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & summers: closed
Closed during University holidays.
206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)
New Student & Transfer Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.
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