Welcome to the UW
The University of Washington expects you to be informed of the Student Conduct Code and be a responsible member of our community. Use these topics to ask questions about what it means to be a UW student and understand the expectations for new Huskies.
Academic integrity
We expect you to practice high standards of academic and professional honesty and integrity as defined in Student Conduct Code WAC 478-121-107. In doing so, you will be part of a vibrant intellectual community striving for academic excellence. Huskies have integrity.
What does it mean to have integrity as a first-year or transfer student at the UW?
Academic engagement
To be successful, instructors expect you to commit yourself to being present and engaged both in the classroom and with outside studies, assignments and activities. There are an incredible number of staff and resources available to support your journey, and we expect you as a student to ask for help when you need it.
How do you define being present and engaged in your classroom?
Community and compassion
You are joining a community with a long-standing and growing commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity. We expect you to be aware of your own biases and seek to understand the perspectives of others. You will experience many ways to make connections and build your own community and support network, both in person and online.
How will you engage in fostering community for yourself?
Co-curricular involvement
Your academics are an important part of your time at the UW, but they are only one part of the picture. We expect you to engage in co-curricular involvement, which can include part-time jobs, internships, community-service opportunities, tutoring students, getting involved with research and more.
What is one area you want to explore in your first quarter at UW?
How will you engage in outside studies, assignments and activities?
Ethical conduct
You will find yourself in unique situations that require you to act ethically and with the utmost integrity. We expect that you hold not only yourself, but also your peers, to the highest standards of ethical conduct and consider a variety of perspectives when making decisions.
Who can you go to for support and advice when faced with a dilemma?
Did you know? Before you arrive on campus, you are expected to read the Student Conduct Code.
First generation at the UW
Are you the first one in your family to go to college? Here are a few resources to explore as you begin your journey:
- Opt-in list: First-year and transfer students can opt-in to stay informed about first-gen specific events and resources in emails and newsletters. Sign up to receive these communications through the New Husky Checklist.
- Advising guide: Review the advising guide to help you navigate the beginning of your time here at the UW, and explore resources and communities that can help you get involved on campus.
- Career and skill-building resources: Explore resources at the Career & Internship Center to help you find employment, build your skills, and attend events.
- Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) Academic Counseling Services: OMA&D Academic Counseling Services (ACS) provides advising, mentoring opportunities and scholarships and financial aid counseling for first-generation students.
- National First-Gen Celebration Day: Mark your calendar for November 8 to celebrate your amazing accomplishment of going to college as a first-generation student! Be on the lookout for more information in your email about events and activities.
Discover your UW traditions
Participating in UW traditions will help you feel close with your Husky community and make new friends. Here are some fun traditions to join as you begin your first year.
Sylvan Grove Columns, Dubs and Harry, Drumheller Fountain and Rainier Vista, Parent and Family Weekend, Red Square and Suzzallo Library, UW Homecoming, Dawg Daze, Dubs Up, Cherry Blossoms, and Commencement and Convocation!
Learn more about traditions at the UW.
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