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. You may be asked to reschedule if you are at work, in class, driving, or 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:

Access A&O reservation system

General Schedule

After registering for your A&O sessions, you will receive confirmation emails for Part 2 and Part 3. These emails will include links to your personalized agendas, with your specific session times, activities, and other important details.

In the meantime, use the general schedule below to plan ahead and block your calendar. 

Part 2: Live Zoom Sessions

  • Autumn admit first-year students: Two-day session. Plan to participate from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Day 1 and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on Day 2.
  • Autumn admit transfer students: One-day session. Plan to participate from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Winter and Spring admit students (first-year and transfer): One-day session. Plan to participate from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Meeting location: Zoom links will be added to your personalized agenda at least 24 hours before your session.

Part 3: On-Campus Sessions

  • Autumn Admits: Plan to participate from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Winter and Spring Admits: Plan to participate from 5–6 p.m.

Family Orientation: Live Zoom Sessions

  • All quarters and student populations (first-year and transfer): Plan to attend an on-campus session scheduled between 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 
  • Meeting location: Campus locations and map links will be added to your personalized agenda at least 72 hours before your session.

Program Overview

PREPARE

Part 1: Setting the Foundation

Self-guided New Husky Checklist:
Completing University requirements (e.g. Code of Conduct, Alcohol module, Hazing, Immunization, Title IX).

Husky Foundations course:
Enabling understanding of how the University is structured and increasing knowledge about critical resources for the first year.

Husky Guide:
Highlighting important tips and resources for students to reference throughout their time at the UW.

ATTEND LIVE

Part 2: Academic Identity, Transition, and Registration

Live one- or two-day sessions on Zoom for all admits, every quarter

  • Meeting with peer leaders, faculty,and advisers
  • Making connections with other incoming Huskies in small community groups
  • Focusing on course registration, campus resources, and communities and relationships
  • Synchronous, all-day sessions
ENGAGE

Part 3: Community Connections

In-person, on campus

  • Small group meetings with peer leaders to identify tools for academic success and understand campus history and traditions
  • Navigating campus and its resources and practicing commuting to campus
  • Making a plan to engage during the first quarter
  • Visiting important offices related to the transition experience 

Technology

Before your Part 2 session, review the technology instructions for A&O to make sure you are ready. 

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:

  1. Log back in to the A&O reservation system. 
  2. Select another available session. 

If no other sessions are available, complete the A&O request form in the reservation system. 

Change A&O reservation

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.