New Student & Transfer Programs promotes a successful undergraduate experience throughout your first year at the University of Washington.
Students: All incoming undergraduate students are required to attend Advising & Orientation (A&O). Review our A&O policy for more information.
By participating at A&O, you will:
Family members: Students are encouraged to register their family members for Family Orientation. Family Orientation helps parents, partners, grandparents and other supporters learn how to support their students' transition to UW.
Advising & Orientation is hosted in a mix of online and in-person sessions. Review additional information about navigating as a Neurodistinct Husky, A&O format and required first-year and transfer content. Check out our A&O FAQ for answers to common questions.
Access your A&O Reservation System and the New Husky Checklist
Tips for new Huskies:
Be proactive and patient. Sometimes opportunities don’t just come to you, so it's important to reach out and try new things. At the same time, it’s essential to be patient with yourself as finding your direction takes time, and that process looks different for everyone.
—Cissy Dai
120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825
Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic year: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Winter break: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic year: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Breaks and 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.
Support new Huskies, gain leadership experience, and make your mark at the UW! Our student employee positions are open to all undergraduate students at the University of Washington in Seattle. Follow the link below to explore our current open positions and learn more about how you can become part of the New Student & Transfer Programs team!
Leadership Opportunities
