The detailed agenda and Zoom links will populate 24 hours before your session date, via the link in your reservation confirmation. 

Day 1

Start and end time: 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. (Pacific Time)

View the reservation confirmation email for your detailed agenda and Zoom links.To fulfill your A&O requirement, you must attend all sessions throughout both days.

Various UW technology services will be used throughout your advising session. View UW-IT's Student Quick-Start Guide to review recommendations for accessing UW technologies and online content. 

Community group: Welcome and creating connections | 8:00 a.m.

Start your journey at UW by meeting your Virtual Orientation Leader and fellow new Huskies! You'll receive an overview of A&O, learn about UW culture, and introduce yourself during this first community group. You'll also learn strategies to maintain and create support systems during your time at UW.

Break | 8:45 a.m.

Take a moment to stretch or take a break from screens.

Conversation with Faculty  | 9:00 a.m.

Hear from a current UW faculty member about classroom expectations, academic success, and how to build an academic support network. Get excited to ask faculty your burning questions about all things related to college learning!

Conversation with UW Leadership | 9:30 a.m.

Engage in a conversation with UW leadership and the Community Standards & Student Conduct team about our expectations for you as an incoming student. You will learn all about the UW's Student Conduct Code!

Registration Foundations | 10:00 a.m.

Meet your assigned advising team to learn about course selection. Learn the basic components of earning a degree at UW and create a plan for exploring classes related to your academic interests. This will prepare you for course registration. 

Break | 10:45 a.m.

Take a moment to stretch or take a break from screens.

Community group: Building a college mindset and registration resources | 11:00 a.m. 

Hear from your Virtual Orientation Leader to learn the detailed process of registration and discuss various resources you will use to register for classes this afternoon and beyond.

Day 2

Start and end time: 7:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Community group: Navigating college life and preparing for course registration | 7:00 a.m.

Reconnect with your Virtual Orientation Leader to learn how they have explored campus resources to build a healthy school-life balance. Discover how you can do the same as you start at the University of Washington.

Break | 7:45 a.m.

Take a moment to stretch or take a break from screens.

Student success as an international student | 8:00 a.m.

Hear from CIRCLE, the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange, as they discuss the international student experience at UW.

Course registration | 8:30 a.m.

Meet with your assigned adviser and register for your first quarter of classes as a Husky! Most course-registration sessions will take place in a small group setting. Focus your questions on the upcoming quarter — your adviser will be available after A&O to help you plan future quarters! Be sure you understand how to schedule a follow-up appointment after A&O for any additional needs.

Community group: Perspectives peer activity | 9:45 a.m.

You'll encounter a variety of perspectives during your time at UW. Learn how to approach differences in a respectful and open manner.

Break | 10:15 a.m.

Take a moment to stretch or take a break from screens.

Community group: Beginning your UW journey | 10:30 a.m.

Meet with your community group to learn about UW traditions, A&O Part 3, and plan how to engage in campus culture. Listen to some final announcements and learn about next steps to take after A&O.

Self-guided activities / EPE connections | 11:00 a.m.

Engineering Undeclared students, please join the EPE Connections meeting. All other students, please work on your priority self-guided activities.

EPE Connections (Engineering Undeclared Only)

Connect in a small group with an Engineering Peer Educator (EPE) who has been in your shoes to hear their insight about registration, E-FIGs, and the engineering student experience. Come prepared to ask any questions related to the engineering student experience.

• Meet the Engineering Peer Educators.

Priority self-guided activities

On your own, virtually navigate key aspects of the transition to the UW. Open the priority self-guided activities task in the New Husky Checklist to set up your direct deposit, discover UW library resources, and learn about the Student Technology Loan Program.

Additionally, explore our video series designed to support your transition. Access the videos using the links below:

• ASUW welcome
• Scam awareness
• Money matters
• Tools for academic success
• Race and equity

Meal Break | 11:30 a.m.

Take some time to grab a bite to eat and take a break.

Self-Guided Activities | 12:00 p.m.

Optional How 2 Husky workshop | 12:45 p.m.

Attend our topic-driven sessions led by Virtual Orientation Leaders and campus partners to connect with other students and learn how to navigate UW.

Break | 1:15 p.m.

Take a moment to stretch or take a break from screens.

Optional How 2 Husky workshop | 1:25 p.m.

Attend our topic-driven sessions led by Virtual Orientation Leaders and campus partners to connect with other students and learn how to navigate UW.

Start and end times vary. View the reservation confirmation email for your detailed agenda location on-campus.To fulfill your A&O requirement, you must attend all sessions throughout the day. The agenda times fluctuate depending on your assigned groups. Most schedules include the following elements, although some departments may vary.

Community group: Dialogues, Dawg Daze and belonging

Join your small group to engage in the UW Dialogue Initiative and preview Dawg Daze events. You will receive an overview of the day, set goals and introduce yourself. Bring your questions and concerns about navigating the first few weeks of school.

Advising connection meetings

Meet with your academic adviser to identify tools for academic success.

Academic success tours

Join us in exploring key locations on campus that will help guide you in your academic journey at the UW. 

Health and well-being

Meet with your fellow Huskies in a large group to discuss health and well-being resources at UW with Peer Health Educators.

T-shirt pickup

Each student receives a free t-shirt to show their Husky spirit and celebrate the beginning of something great. 

Preparing for the first day of school (self-guided)

Throughout the day, please make sure to visit various offices to ensure that you are prepared for the first day of school.

Find your classes (self-guided)

Take this time to physically visit all of your class locations for the quarter. Plan out your route and ensure you know the correct building entrance. You can use Google Maps to search building names. You can find your schedule on MyUW.