We look forward to connecting with you during Advising & Orientation. Please review the important reservation information below.
Participation
A&O is not a drop-in session. All students are required to attend the full A&O program to register for courses. Registering for courses in the quarter you are admitted to is required to stay enrolled as a UW student. Review UW's A&O requirement for more information.
Summer admits: If you are admitted for summer quarter, review our summer admission information. You are still required to complete A&O.
Before you register for A&O, please make sure you can attend the full sessions and stay focused the whole time. For Part 2, you may be asked to reschedule if you are:
- At work
- In class
- Driving
- At a doctor's appointment
- Otherwise distracted
A&O Part 2 takes place on Zoom and includes interactive activities. These activities help reduce Zoom fatigue and improve your experience. During discussions, please turn your camera on when possible and participate. Participation includes:
- Having your camera on
- Taking notes
- Asking questions
- Completing surveys or engagement questions
- Using the Zoom chat and reactions
A&O reservation system
To access the A&O reservation system, you will need your UW NetID. All sessions are listed in Pacific Time.
For more details, visit our A&O FAQ webpage. If you still have questions, contact us:
- Text or call: 206-207-5564
- Email: nstp@uw.edu
Review your agenda and next steps
After you register for your A&O sessions, you will receive confirmation emails for Part 2 and Part 3. These emails include links to your personalized agendas, which have important details about your sessions.
Meeting locations
A&O Part 2: Zoom links will be added to your agenda at least 24 hours before your session.
A&O Part 3: Campus locations with map links will be added to your agenda at least 72 hours before your session.
Technology
Before your Part 2 session, review the technology instructions for A&O to make sure you are ready.
Sample agendas
To see what A&O sessions look like, review the sample agendas for Part 2 and Part 3.
Making changes to your reservation
Make any changes to your A&O reservation at least 10 business days before your scheduled session.
To change your reservation:
- Log back in to the A&O reservation system.
- Select another available session.
If no other sessions are available, complete the A&O request form in the reservation system.
If you are unable to attend your session within 10 business days of the date, please email our office at nstp@uw.edu as soon as possible.
