The following staff members are the project leads for each part of A&O Part 1 content: 

All communications should occur through Advising & Orientation email (uwao@uw.edu). 
Please reach out to consult on how to best communicate your content. 

2026 Edits Timeline 

  • 12/16/25: Launch campus partner content editing phase #1 
  • 1/13/25 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm: Drop-in Support Hours via Zoom 
  • 1/20/26 at 8 a.m.:  Deadline for campus partner editing phase #1 
  • 1/20/26- 2/6/26: New Student & Transfer Programs (NSTP) makes phase #1 edits 
  • 2/9/26: Launch campus partner content editing phase #1 
  • 2/18/26 from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m: Drop-in Support Hours via Zoom 
  • 2/20/26 at 8 a.m.: Campus partner content editing phase #2
  • 2/23/26 -2/27/26: New Student & Transfer Programs (NSTP) make final edits
  • 3/2/26: Final deadline for all content edits

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Differences Between the A&O Part 1 Content 

  New Husky Checklist: Checklist items New Husky Checklist: Husky Foundations Course Husky Guide publication Parent & Family Guide publication
Purpose Tasks to support students’ transition to the UW Introductory content for all incoming UW students Reference guide for the first year at the UW Information for students’ families about resources available at the UW
Structure Tasks will be required at various timeframes (before making an A&O reservation, 3 days before session) Modules and knowledge checks completed in a specific order to promote knowledge retention Multi-page printed booklet shipped to students or available for pickup at the beginning of the quarter Multi-page printed booklet shipped to students and their families or available for pickup at the beginning of the quarter
Content Various tasks (i.e. Alcohol, Student Code of Conduct, Title IX, Placement tests, Immunizations) Foundational information about campus resources, communities, and course registration Includes a high-level overview of resources that mirror those explored in the Husky Foundations course Geared towards parents and families, includes important information about the UW and how students are supported
Requirement Many tasks are required. Must be completed before the first day of classes. Entire Husky Foundationscourse is required. Must be completed at least 72 hours prior to A&O Pt. 2 session. No — use is encouraged for information about the UW No — use is encouraged for information about the UW
Student access Once admission is confirmed and Enrollment Confirmation Deposit is paid, link to begin is sent to UW email

Available in May

Link will be in the New Husky Checklist

 Mailed to students at the beginning of the summer, and available online on April 1 Mailed to students at the beginning of the summer, and available online on April 1
Time to complete Self-guided (Typically up to 1.5 hours) Self-guided (Typically 3–5 hours total) N/A (Available to students all year) N/A (available to students andfamilies all year)

2025 Process Details

Goals of Combined Editing Processes: 

  • Provide space for campus partners to scaffold their content intentionally across multiple spaces. 
  • Implement "just-in-time learning" for students to ensure efficiency and active learning in their transition to the UW. 
    •   Why active learning? It encourages learners to actively seek knowledge when they need it, promoting better knowledge retention.

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Drop-in Support Hours 

We hold time during the audit/editing phases to allow anyone to talk through questions or ideas.

Link to Join: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91349435900

  • Friday, January 10, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. (Only for Husky Foundations course) 
    • Cancelled on 2/27/25 due to shifting timelines from our vendor for the course. Anyone can reach out to us via uwao@uw.edu to schedule a time to connect and work on course content! 

Access and Timeline 

We are excited to launch the 3 parts of A&O Part 1 on the following timeline: 

  • 1/6/25: Launch Campus Partner Content Editing Phase #1 
  • 1/21/25 by 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for Campus Partner Editing Phase #1 
  • 1/21/25- 2/7/25: NSTP Makes Phase #1 Edits 
  • 2/7/25 2/10/25- 2/21/25: Campus Partner Content Editing Phase #2 (Updated Phase 2 launch date made on 2/5/25)  
  • 2/24/25 -2/28/25: NSTP Makes Final Edits 
  • Beginning of March: First Year Checklist Launches & Print Publications go to print
  • *Updated 4/7/25 - 4/25/25: Campus Partner Content Editing Phase #3 (Husky Foundations course only)  
  • 4/1/25: Husky Guide sent to print
  • May 14: Husky Foundations course launch
  • First week of June: Husky Guides printed and assembled with Welcome Package
2025 Upgrade for Husky Foundations Course (Formerly A&O Modules)

We are excited that we received grant funding through the Student Technology Fee to upgrade our Learning Management System, using the Advantage Design group platform. 

Through this upgrade, the following is occurring: 

  1. Name Change: The "Pre- A&O Modules" are now called the "Husky Foundations course" to emphasize that it is foundational information for their time as a UW student. There will not longer be "Post A&O Modules.
  2. Supporting Campus Partners in Scaffolding Information: We are focused on ensuring the Husky Foundations course has timely information for students. By completing the course, students will be primed to deepen their knowledge in A&O Part 2 & 3 and learn the skill to actively seek information for long-term resources. We will be happy to schedule time with anyone to discuss how information may look different or be adjusted based on this change in approach. 
  3. New Features & Visual Design: We have a new visual design for the course - see examples here. We are incorporating consistent knowledge checks and have different ways to display information than below.