All sessions are subject to availability in the reservation system.
You must attend an A&O Part 2 session to register for your classes. Regardless of when you attend A&O, you can register for courses that count toward graduation requirements.
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| Winter admission | Spring admission | Summer/autumn admission | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&O Part 1: New Husky Checklist opens | November 3, 2025 | February 11, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
| Reservations for A&O Part 2 and Part 3 open | November 13, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| A&O Part 2: Attend live in Zoom |
First-year: December 12 Transfer: December 5, 12, 17, and 19, 2025, or January 1, 2026 |
March 20, 2026 | Dates vary July 6–August 20, 2026* |
| A&O Part 3: Arrive on campus for in-person community connections | January 2, 2026 | March 27, 2026 |
First-year: September 23–25, 2026 Transfer: September 22, 2026 |
*Summer/autumn: Students participate in programs scheduled in July and mid-August, based on their major and areas of interest. All incoming undergraduate students will complete an online component (A&O Part 2—one day for transfer students and two days for first-year students) followed by a one-day, on-campus experience (A&O Part 3). Your specific program options will be shared when you enter the reservation system.
Make-up sessions: If you absolutely cannot attend a session, please email our office at nstp@uw.edu after the reservation system opens, and we will work to place you in a makeup orientation session for A&O Part 2 and/or Part 3.
