University of Washington HUSKY GUIDE 2021-2022

1 Dear First-Year Students, KNOW THE LINGO Common UW Acronyms Welcome to the University of Washington! You are becoming a UW student during a historic moment. While still feeling the ripple effects of the COVID-19 A&O Advising & Orientation OFSL Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life pandemic and many challenges in our midst, you are choosing a path of knowledge and understanding. You are choosing to build bridges across dif- A&S College of Arts & Sciences OGR Office of Government Relations ference. You are actively pursuing facts and information. You are intentionally ASP Academic Support Programs OL Orientation Leader walking on the road of service and leadership. ASUW Associated Students of the University of Washington OMA&D Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity In your time here I hope that you reach out, connect and discover more about CAMP College Assistance Migrant Program OSFA Office of Student Financial Aid the UW, who you are and what matters most to you. Know that your Husky CIRCLE Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership OSVL Office of Student Veteran Life family is proud of you and is here for you. Exchange OUR Office of the University Registrar ED TAYLOR CLUE Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment PHA Panhellenic Association Vice Provost and Dean Undergraduate Academic Affairs CTC Commuter & Transfer Commons PHE Peer Health Educator DAILY The Daily is the student-run newspaper Professor QSR Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Educational Leadership and Policy Studies DRS Disability Resources for Students RA Residential Adviser ECC Ethnic Cultural Center RCG Regional Connection Groups E-FIG Engineering First-year Interest Group ROTC Reserve Officer Training Corps HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS EFS Early Fall Start RSO Registered Student Organization EOP Educational Opportunity Program Getting started at UW doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but SAF Services & Activities Fee the Husky Guide comes pretty close. To ensure an easy transition into 05 Expectations eer E EPE Engineering P ducator SAO Student Activities Office your first year, follow the checklists in this guide, which look like this: EXPD Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity SEVIS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Complete Pre-A&O Modules 06 Academics FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid SFC Student Food Cooperative fyp.uw.edu/aoprereqs FIG First-year Interest Group SFS Student Fiscal Services 08 Finances FIUTS Foundation for International Understanding Through Students SLN Schedule Line Number Visit fyp.uw.edu/huskyguide to view the electronic version of Pr this booklet. FYP First Year ograms SORC Student Organization Resource Center GPSS Graduate & Professional Student Senate 10 Campus Life SPD Seattle Police Department A&O MODULES HFS Housing & Food Services STF Student Technology Fee Not everyone has access to the same advice, and some advice might HLI Husky Leadership Initiative 12 Campus Engagement TA Teaching Assistant be out-of-date. The A&O modules give you the most up-to-date infor- HUB Husky Union Building T-FIG Transfer First-year Interest Group mation about what you need to know, do, and expect for your first I&S Individuals & Societies year. While most of the information included in the Husky Guide and 14 Health & Well-Being TRIO Federal programs designed to identify and provide services for the A&O modules can be found online, these resources package every- IFC Interfraternity Council individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds thing you need in one place, so you don’t miss anything. IMA Intramural Activities Building UAA Undergraduate Academic Affairs ISS International Student Services UW University of Washington or "U Dub" The A&O modules are divided into three MGC Multicultural Greek Council UWL UW Leaders sections, which should be completed before, during, or after your A&O session. NPHC National Pan-Hellenic Council UWPD UW Police Department The Husky Guide was designed by Lauren Abbott, 2022 NSEOF New Student Enrollment and Orientation Fee VLPA Visual, Literary and Performing Arts

NW Natural World WAC Waterfront Activities Center First Year Programs • [email protected] • uw.edu/fyp • 206-543-4905 (voice) • 206-207-5564 (text) 2 2 3 Dear First-Year Students, KNOW THE LINGO Common UW Acronyms Welcome to the University of Washington! You are becoming a UW student during a historic moment. While still feeling the ripple effects of the COVID-19 A&O Advising & Orientation OFSL Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life pandemic and many challenges in our midst, you are choosing a path of knowledge and understanding. You are choosing to build bridges across dif- A&S College of Arts & Sciences OGR Office of Government Relations ference. You are actively pursuing facts and information. You are intentionally ASP Academic Support Programs OL Orientation Leader walking on the road of service and leadership. ASUW Associated Students of the University of Washington OMA&D Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity In your time here I hope that you reach out, connect and discover more about CAMP College Assistance Migrant Program OSFA Office of Student Financial Aid the UW, who you are and what matters most to you. Know that your Husky CIRCLE Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership OSVL Office of Student Veteran Life family is proud of you and is here for you. Exchange OUR Office of the University Registrar ED TAYLOR CLUE Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment PHA Panhellenic Association Vice Provost and Dean Undergraduate Academic Affairs CTC Commuter & Transfer Commons PHE Peer Health Educator DAILY The Daily is the student-run newspaper Professor QSR Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Educational Leadership and Policy Studies DRS Disability Resources for Students RA Residential Adviser ECC Ethnic Cultural Center RCG Regional Connection Groups E-FIG Engineering First-year Interest Group ROTC Reserve Officer Training Corps HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS EFS Early Fall Start RSO Registered Student Organization EOP Educational Opportunity Program Getting started at UW doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but SAF Services & Activities Fee the Husky Guide comes pretty close. To ensure an easy transition into 05 Expectations EPE Engineering Peer Educator SAO Student Activities Office your first year, follow the checklists in this guide,which look like this: EXPD Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity SEVIS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Complete Pre-A&O Modules 06 Academics FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid SFC Student Food Cooperative fyp.uw.edu/aoprereqs FIG First-year Interest Group SFS Student Fiscal Services 08 Finances FIUTS Foundation for International Understanding Through Students SLN Schedule Line Number Visit fyp.uw.edu/huskyguide to view the electronic version of this booklet. FYP First Year Programs SORC Student Organization Resource Center GPSS Graduate & Professional Student Senate 10 Campus Life SPD Seattle Police Department A&O MODULES HFS Housing & Food Services STF Student Technology Fee Not everyone has access to the same advice, and some advice might HLI Husky Leadership Initiative 12 Campus Engagement TA Teaching Assistant be out-of-date. The A&O modules give you the most up-to-date infor- HUB Husky Union Building T-FIG Transfer First-year Interest Group mation about what you need to know, do, and expect for your first I&S Individuals & Societies year. While most of the information included in the Husky Guide and 14 Health & Well-Being TRIO Federal programs designed to identify and provide services for the A&O modules can be found online, these resources package every- IFC Interfraternity Council individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds thing you need in one place, so you don’t miss anything. IMA Intramural Activities Building UAA Undergraduate Academic Affairs ISS International Student Services UW University of Washington or "U Dub" The A&O modules are divided into three MGC Multicultural Greek Council UWL UW Leaders sections, which should be completed before, during, or after your A&O session. NPHC National Pan-Hellenic Council UWPD UW Police Department The Husky Guide was designed by Lauren Abbott, 2022 NSEOF New Student Enrollment and Orientation Fee VLPA Visual, Literary and Performing Arts

NW Natural World WAC Waterfront Activities Center First Year Programs • [email protected] • uw.edu/fyp • 206-543-4905 (voice) • 206-207-5564 (text) 2 2 3 DO YOU KNOW YOUR First-Year Student Expectations The University of Washington expects you to be informed of the Student Conduct Code and be a responsible member of our UW TRADITIONS? community. Use these topics to ask questions about what it means to be a UW student. fyp.uw.edu/expectations Academic integrity Co-curricular involvement Find out more at We expect you to practice high standards of academic and Your academics are an important part of your time at the UW, but they are only one part of the complete picture. We expect fyp.uw.edu/tradition. professional honesty and integrity as defined in Student Conduct Code WAC 478-121-107. In doing so, you will be you to engage in co-curricular involvement, which can include part of a vibrant intellectual community striving for aca- part-time jobs, internships, community service opportunities, demic excellence. Huskies have integrity. tutoring students at a local elementary school, getting involved Apple Cup, ASUW elections, • What does it mean to have integrity as a first-year with research and more. student at the UW? • What is one area you want to explore in your first cherry blossoms, Commencement quarter at UW? Academic engagement • How will you engage in outside studies, assignments and Convocation, Dawg Daze, To be successful, instructors expect you to commit your- and activities? self to being present and engaged both in the classroom Dubs and Harry and with outside studies, assignments, and activities. Ethical conduct There are an incredible number of staff and resources You will find yourself in unique situations that require you to available and waiting to support your journey, and we act ethically and with the utmost integrity. We expect that you expect you as a student to ask for help when you need it. hold not only yourself, but also your peers, to the highest stan- • How do you define being present and engaged in dards of ethical conduct and consider a variety of perspectives your classroom? when making decisions. • Who can you go to for support and advice when faced with a dilemma? 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 many perspectives and individuals’ narratives. You will experience many ways to make connections and build your own community and network of support, both in person and online. • How will you engage in fostering community for yourself?

FIRST GEN AT UW

Are you the first one in your family to go to college? Did you know that nearly 32 percent of undergraduate students enrolled Drumheller Fountain across our three UW campuses are first-generation students? We are here to support you and help you find community at UW. and Rainier Vista, Here are a couple of tips to start you off! • View your “first gen” status as a strength: You are a role model, you are goal-oriented and we are so proud of you for navigating the college process. Parent & Family Weekend, Purple Fridays, Sylvan Grove columns, • Talk to your adviser, especially during your first quarter. Share with them that you are first-gen and ask questions. • Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your professors and teaching assistants too. Being proactive can help you feel less the wave, UW Homecoming, W Day, Dawg Dash, UW cheers, intimidated and overwhelmed. • Research and know your resources. The UW has resources for so many things — and a lot of them are here in this Windermere Cup, W photo at Husky Kickoff guide — but they can pass you by if you don’t look for them.

Stay informed about first-gen-specific events and resources. fyp.uw.edu/fyefirstgen 4 4 5 DO YOU KNOW YOUR First-Year Student Expectations The University of Washington expects you to be informed of the Student Conduct Code and be a responsible member of our UW TRADITIONS? community. Use these topics to ask questions about what it means to be a UW student. fyp.uw.edu/expectations Academic integrity Co-curricular involvement Find out more at We expect you to practice high standards of academic and Your academics are an important part of your time at the UW, but they are only one part of the complete picture. We expect fyp.uw.edu/tradition. professional honesty and integrity as defined in Student Conduct Code WAC 478-121-107. In doing so, you will be you to engage in co-curricular involvement, which can include part of a vibrant intellectual community striving for aca- part-time jobs, internships, community service opportunities, demic excellence. Huskies have integrity. tutoring students at a local elementary school, getting involved Apple Cup, ASUW elections, • What does it mean to have integrity as a first-year with research and more. student at the UW? • What is one area you want to explore in your first cherry blossoms, Commencement quarter at UW? Academic engagement • How will you engage in outside studies, assignments and Convocation, Dawg Daze, To be successful, instructors expect you to commit your- and activities? self to being present and engaged both in the classroom Dubs and Harry and with outside studies, assignments, and activities. Ethical conduct There are an incredible number of staff and resources You will find yourself in unique situations that require you to available and waiting to support your journey, and we act ethically and with the utmost integrity. We expect that you expect you as a student to ask for help when you need it. hold not only yourself, but also your peers, to the highest stan- • How do you define being present and engaged in dards of ethical conduct and consider a variety of perspectives your classroom? when making decisions. • Who can you go to for support and advice when faced with a dilemma? 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 many perspectives and individuals’ narratives. You will experience many ways to make connections and build your own community and network of support, both in person and online. • How will you engage in fostering community for yourself?

FIRST GEN AT UW

Stay informed about first-gen-specific events and resources. fyp.uw.edu/fyefirstgen 4 4 5 ACADEMICS CONNECT WITH ACADEMIC ADVISING Joining the University of Washington comes with responsibilities as a student. During your Advising & Orientation session, you will have time to connect with academic advisers. As you prepare to We assume that you will conduct yourself as a responsible member of our meet advisers and register for classes, consider the following: community. That includes contributing to the pursuit of academic goals and to the welfare of the UW community. Transfer Freshman ☐ Learn the requirements for your intended major(s) and under- ☐ Learn about General Education and why it is important. stand the department application/declaration process. fyp.uw.edu/hggened ☐ Check to see if all of your credits have transferred from your ☐ Ask yourself: How can I be intentional and flexible about my Completing the pre-A&O modules will give you a previous institution. course choices? head start on understanding academic requirements ☐ Understand how the credits from your previous institution ☐ Ask yourself: How can I use my first quarter courses to explore and the course registration system so that you can apply toward your UW degree (DARS). my interests both inside and outside the classroom? make the most of your time at A&O. ☐ Ask how Satisfactory Progress Policy will impact your timeline. ☐ Practice using course registration and planning tools such as ACADEMIC CHECKLIST fyp.uw.edu/hgsatprog MyUW, MyPlan, and DARS (google the tool name and “UW”). ☐ Plan for first quarter registration and ensure you have a bal- ☐ Learn how to identify major prerequisite coursework. Create a plan to build your anced schedule and are registering for the courses you need. fyp.uw.edu/hgchooseamajor college study skills. fyp.uw.edu/hgstudy IMPROVE YOUR STUDY SKILLS Course 1:______☐ Review student evaluations in the course evaluation catalog. uw.edu/cec Academic success includes reaching out for support early in your first year. Course 2:______Know the tutoring spaces on Course 3: ______campus. Below are common support areas most UW students connect with early on. fyp.uw.edu/hgtutoring Course 4: ______depts.washington.edu/aspuw Check the course reserves for 2.0 GPA textbooks. STUDY CENTERS WRITING CENTERS lib.washington.edu/types/course Cumulative grade point average needed to be in Informal study spaces for certain Students can receive individual support at good academic standing. Read UW-IT Quick Start Guide. subject areas. Can include computers any stage of the writing process, including itconnect.uw.edu/students and support from your peers or technical and career writing. Peer writing Access free software and review Check with your specific college or school for additional regsitration tools in “Get to teaching assistants. tutors are available at the Odegaard requirements. Work” section. Writing & Research Center. MAINTAINING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Review Undergraduate ACADEMIC COACHING TUTORING Researcher Tutorial. Community Standards and Student Conduct fyp.uw.edu/hgtutorial Peer academic success coaches who Drop-in and scheduled tutoring ACCESSING YOUR STUDENT It is important to maintain your academic integrity. Implement the Level up your library research provide support to develop study skills appointments for specific subjects following strategies when you participate in classes: RECORDS skills. and meet academic goals. Make an facilitated by peer tutors. A great place to appointment early in the quarter. connect with peers in those programs and Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act Review the Undergraduate • Take pride in doing your own work and avoid using outside FERPA is a federal law that governs the use of, and limits Research Program database. ask questions in a supportive environment. sources to create academic success. access to, student educational records. Students have uw.edu/undergradresearch • Make a plan to prepare for all your assignments and exams to full access to their academic records by logging into their Transfer your Individual HUSKY TIP: STAY ON TOP OF DUE DATES ensure that the pressure of deadlines does not lead you to do MyUW account, but access is limited or restricted to oth- Education Plan (IEP) or 504. something you wouldn’t normally do. ers, including parents and family members. fyp.uw.edu/hgdrs "Plan ahead by working backward from your due dates in setting milestones for • Check your syllabus for specifics on what your instructor uw.edu/students/reg/ferpa Did you have an IEP/504 or yourself. Examples include setting multiple reminders or assigning tasks to specific expects of you. There may be expectations that one class has, accommodations for a disability or dates leading up to the final due date." — Hanna Dinh, Husky 100 Recipient condition in high school? Check in and another does not. The following offices have individual processes to autho- with DRS. • Pay special attention to exam times and make sure not to rize users to view student information: discuss or share anything about the exam during the entire • Student Fiscal Services (tuition, fees) Did you know... time that it is open. • Financial Aid • Know the Student Conduct Code. Make sure you familiarize • Housing & Food Services Nationally, 11%-15% of yourself with how to be a successful Husky by reviewing the • Hall Health & Counseling Center undergraduates on college campuses code and making a positive impact at UW. have a disability. fyp.uw.edu/hgcodeofconduct

6 7 ACADEMICS CONNECT WITH ACADEMIC ADVISING Joining the University of Washington comes with responsibilities as a student. During your Advising & Orientation session, you will have time to connect with academic advisers. As you prepare to We assume that you will conduct yourself as a responsible member of our meet advisers and register for classes, consider the following: community. That includes contributing to the pursuit of academic goals and to the welfare of the UW community. Transfer Freshman ☐ Learn the requirements for your intended major(s) and under- ☐ Learn about General Education and why it is important. stand the department application/declaration process. fyp.uw.edu/hggened ☐ Check to see if all of your credits have transferred from your ☐ Ask yourself: How can I be intentional and flexible about my Completing the pre-A&O modules will give you a previous institution. course choices? head start on understanding academic requirements ☐ Understand how the credits from your previous institution ☐ Ask yourself: How can I use my first quarter courses to explore and the course registration system so that you can apply toward your UW degree (DARS). my interests both inside and outside the classroom? make the most of your time at A&O. ☐ Ask how Satisfactory Progress Policy will impact your timeline. ☐ Practice using course registration and planning tools such as ACADEMIC CHECKLIST fyp.uw.edu/hgsatprog MyUW, MyPlan, and DARS (google the tool name and “UW”). ☐ Plan for first quarter registration and ensure you have a bal- ☐ Learn how to identify major prerequisite coursework. Create a plan to build your anced schedule and are registering for the courses you need. fyp.uw.edu/hgchooseamajor college study skills. fyp.uw.edu/hgstudy IMPROVE YOUR STUDY SKILLS Course 1:______☐ Review student evaluations in the course evaluation catalog. uw.edu/cec Academic success includes reaching out for support early in your first year. Course 2:______Know the tutoring spaces on Course 3: ______campus. Below are common support areas most UW students connect with early on. fyp.uw.edu/hgtutoring Course 4: ______depts.washington.edu/aspuw Check the course reserves for 2.0 GPA textbooks. STUDY CENTERS WRITING CENTERS lib.washington.edu/types/course Cumulative grade point average needed to be in Informal study spaces for certain Students can receive individual support at good academic standing. Read UW-IT Quick Start Guide. subject areas. Can include computers any stage of the writing process, including itconnect.uw.edu/students and support from your peers or technical and career writing. Peer writing Access free software and review Check with your specific college or school for additional regsitration tools in “Get to teaching assistants. tutors are available at the Odegaard requirements. Work” section. Writing & Research Center. MAINTAINING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Review Undergraduate ACADEMIC COACHING TUTORING Researcher Tutorial. Community Standards and Student Conduct fyp.uw.edu/hgtutorial Peer academic success coaches who Drop-in and scheduled tutoring ACCESSING YOUR STUDENT It is important to maintain your academic integrity. Implement the Level up your library research provide support to develop study skills appointments for specific subjects following strategies when you participate in classes: RECORDS skills. and meet academic goals. Make an facilitated by peer tutors. A great place to appointment early in the quarter. connect with peers in those programs and Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act Review the Undergraduate • Take pride in doing your own work and avoid using outside FERPA is a federal law that governs the use of, and limits Research Program database. ask questions in a supportive environment. sources to create academic success. access to, student educational records. Students have uw.edu/undergradresearch • Make a plan to prepare for all your assignments and exams to full access to their academic records by logging into their Transfer your Individual HUSKY TIP: STAY ON TOP OF DUE DATES ensure that the pressure of deadlines does not lead you to do MyUW account, but access is limited or restricted to oth- Education Plan (IEP) or 504. something you wouldn’t normally do. ers, including parents and family members. fyp.uw.edu/hgdrs "Plan ahead by working backward from your due dates in setting milestones for • Check your syllabus for specifics on what your instructor uw.edu/students/reg/ferpa Did you have an IEP/504 or yourself. Examples include setting multiple reminders or assigning tasks to specific expects of you. There may be expectations that one class has, accommodations for a disability or dates leading up to the final due date." — Hanna Dinh, Husky 100 Recipient condition in high school? Check in and another does not. The following offices have individual processes to autho- with DRS. • Pay special attention to exam times and make sure not to rize users to view student information: discuss or share anything about the exam during the entire • Student Fiscal Services (tuition, fees) Did you know... time that it is open. • Financial Aid • Know the Student Conduct Code. Make sure you familiarize • Housing & Food Services Nationally, 11%-15% of yourself with how to be a successful Husky by reviewing the • Hall Health & Counseling Center undergraduates on college campuses code and making a positive impact at UW. have a disability. fyp.uw.edu/hgcodeofconduct

6 7 FINANCES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WHEN IS TUITION DUE? On the 3rd Friday of the quarter Funding a college education takes careful planning and often requires FINANCIAL AID using a variety of financial resources. We’re here to help you determine Payments must be received by Student Fiscal Services no later than the tuition due date. Mark all of the whether you qualify for aid, assist you in applying for aid and, finally, Should I apply for financial aid? important add/drop dates on your calendar. make sure you receive it. Yes, if you think you need help paying for college, we strongly encourage fyp.uw.edu/hgdates you to apply. There is no “income cutoff” or other simple method of determining whether you will qualify for need-based financial aid. In general terms, “financial need” is defined as the difference between what it Explore financial resources in the pre-A&O modules OCT JAN APR costs you to attend school and what you and your family can afford to pay. to learn more about the cost of attendance, money management, understanding financial aid, and paying your tuition bill. What are the various types of financial aid? 15 21 15 There are three main types of financial aid that you can be considered FINANCES CHECKLIST for, based on your eligibility: grants/scholarships — “gift aid,” which autumn winter spring does not have to be repaid; work study — allows students to work part- Set up direct deposit with time on or off campus; and loans — students borrow now and repay 2021 2022 2022 Student Fiscal Services. after graduating or dropping below half-time enrollment. finance.uw.edu/sfs/home DO YOU NEED A JOB? to receive refunds/aid disbursements and give parents/ On-campus hiring occurs year-round, and there are a few central websites What costs can I use financial aid for during my enrollment at the UW? others access to your tuition where on-campus jobs are listed. Handshake is a great platform to find on- You can use financial aid to cover expenses that are related to your edu- SCHOLARSHIPS statement via Info Release. campus opportunities. It connects students with employers, both domestic and cation, such as tuition and fees, books/supplies, room/board (on and off UW students are competitive for scholarships supporting international, for your next incredible internship or employment opportunity. campus), transportation and other personal expenses that you may incur. a wide range of pursuits. Take advantage of the resources Create a UW Handshake account. Work Study is a great way to help pay for your education while gaining to support your scholarship search. uw.joinhandshake.com invaluable experience by working part-time. How much will I need to borrow?

That depends on how long it takes to complete your degree, your eligibility Reserve Officer Training Corps Build a budget. Explore the websites below and start your search early. for other aid besides loans and your personal spending habits. For those Merit-based scholarships that cover full tuition, a book fyp.uw.edu/hgbudget students who borrowed at the UW campuses, last year’s graduating class allowance and a monthly stipend. afrotc.uw.edu UW Handshake: uw.joinhandshake.com left with about $21,000 in cumulative average loan debt. This is below the Work Study positions: Make a deposit to your husky fyp.uw.edu/hgworkstudy national average of $30,000 borrowed at public schools. card account. Mary Gates Endowment for Students fyp.uw.edu/hgdawgprints Scholarships to help students become independent Why do I need loans? Can’t I just use other forms of aid? Deposit funds through the Online learners and community leaders. Card Office with a credit/debit card. Of course, loans should be your last resort for paying for school. We do not expd.uw.edu/mge/ You may also add funds to your FINANCIAL RESOURCES have enough funds to award grants to all of you, so we end up awarding Husky Card in person with cash some loans to help you meet your financial need. We encourage students Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships using a Dawg Prints Add-Value Resources for when you need a little extra help to fully utilize grants, scholarships and employment wages before consid- and Awards Station, located at several of the ering loans. However, if you do need to fill a financial gap, you can decide Supports students in developing toward competitive UW Libraries. Emergency Aid: Emergency aid is available for the unpredictable, unexpected costs how much or how little you want to borrow in loans. You can always repay applications for scholarships that advance their goals. that cause significant stress and impact academic success and personal well-being your loans early, too, without penalty. expd.uw.edu/scholarships uw.edu/emergencyaid

Office of Student Financial Aid Scholarship Did you know... Financial Aid Office: Talk to a financial aid counselor to see if adjustments can be made to your financial aid and find other options for help. finaid.uw.edu Information Provides information and resources for need and merit Financial aid is available. Financial Aid Food Security Grant: Through the Office of Student Financial Aid, stu- HUSKY TIP: WORK ON CAMPUS based scholarships. On average, 53% percent of UW dents can apply for a $100 grant that goes directly on their Husky Card and can be fyp.uw.edu/hgscholarship undergraduates receive a total of used to purchase food at any on-campus vendor. fyp.uw.edu/hggetfood “Working on campus was great; my supervisors were very encouraging of my schoolwork and gave me the support and flexibility I needed to $431 MILLION Send private scholarship checks to this address: Food Pantry: Provides students who experience food insecurity access to succeed in my academics.” — Idanis Cruz, Public Health-Global Health in financial aid — $312 million of University of Washington Scholarships shelf-stable food, fresh produce and ready-to-eat items at no cost — just bring your which is scholarship and grant funds. PO Box 24967, Seattle, WA 98124 Husky ID. uw.edu/anyhungryhusky Please include your name and ID number. 8 9 8 CAMPUS LIFE HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES Our goal is to support you and provide you with the tools to succeed at the UW. Keep the following information handy, as it Living on and off campus offers you a unique and exciting opportunity will help you navigate the on-campus living experience. to learn about people, their cultures and their lifestyles. Share your experiences with others; embrace the opportunity to meet someone new Important Dates Move-in/Move-out Dates and gain new perspectives. Aug. 31, 2021 Fall quarter dining account level Sept. 12, 2021, 12-month apartment change deadline time varies move-in: time assigned by HFS Sept. 22, 2021 Fall quarter dining funds available Sept. 22–24, 2021, Residence hall move-in: time Oct. 31, 2021 Agreement termination notice time varies assigned by HFS Before the quarter begins, check out the post- deadline for winter quarter Jun. 11, 2022, 9-month residents move-out A&O modules with information about COVID-19 Nov. 30, 2021 Winter quarter dining account level at noon deadline resources, on-campus and off-campus living tips, change deadline Aug. 20, 2022 12-month apartment and sustainability and recycling. Jan. 2, 2022 Winter quarter dining funds CAMPUS LIFE CHECKLIST at noon move-out available Visit the Commuter & Transfer Jan. 31, 2022 Agreement termination notice Payment Due Dates Commons. 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Download the SafeZone app. police.uw.edu/services/safe-zone-app 5 TIPS TO MAKE FRIENDS 1. Schmitz Hall Chat with CIRCLE | Get 2. Odegaard Library Make your Dawg Daze schedule. We asked first-year students how to make friends during a pandemic. Here are their advice from ISS | Explore Writing & Research Center | uwdawgdaze.com top 5 tips: Study Abroad | Make Computer lab | Study rooms Dawg Daze is your welcome to the counseling appointments | | Reserve course textbooks Husky community: meet other 1. If you live on campus, post your social media handle on your door. Tuition & Finacial Aid here new students, explore campus 2. Chat with someone in your class or schedule a group chat with your classmates questions and get involved. to stay connected. 4. Husky Union Building Explore the Registered Student 3. Join a study group. Get involved with ASUW, GPSS Organization directory. 4. When you see a group of people, feel free to approach. Most groups on campus or an RSO | Find cultural/iden- huskylink.washington.edu are welcoming to new Huskies. tity spaces (Q Center, D Center, 5. Join a student organization based on your interests, such as an RSO. Student Veteran Life, CTC) | Play Find over 900 registered student games (bowling, pool, table ten- organizations on campus. Find support for every aspect of the Husky Experience, from studying to making nis, esports) | Bike shop | Bank- ing and ATMs | Husky Den Food friends, in the Husky Experience Toolkit. fyp.uw.edu/hgtoolkit Court | University Book Store

JOIN A FIRST-YEAR COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHECKLIST 5. Ethnic Success begins in the first quarter Cultural Center Attend a virtual send-off for There are several ways to get connected to campus while taking classes and beginning your region. Cultural events | Community 6. Mary Gates Hall your first quarter. As a first-year, you will want to focus on the following: engagement | Wellness Room, fyp.uw.edu/hgsendoff Serenity Space, hangout space CLUE tutoring and academic Join RCG to connect with new | Cultural conference rooms | support programs | Academic Huskies. Social justice library | Leadership advising to plan your major | fyp.uw.edu/aorcg Without Borders (undocument- Community engagement | Un- ed-student program) dergraduate research | Career & 7. UW Recreation Attend International Welcome Internship Center workshops | Intramural Activities Building (IMA) | Center for Experiential Learning Week events. Waterfront Activities Center | Crags and Diversity fiuts.org/welcome-programs Climbing Center | Gear Garage Complete Online New Student Connect with UW Find a mentor Build your community | UWild Adventures | Golf range | Two swimming pools | Indoor Post-Arrival Checklist. by taking classes and through a Registered through a First- track | Intramural sports | Fitness fyp.uw.edu/hgisscheckin attending events based Student Organization year Interest Group & mindfulness classes | Personal on your interests. (RSO). (FIG) or a First-year training | Nutrition | Clubs Network.

Learn more: fyp.uw.edu/hgcommunity 1212 1313 CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT 7 WAYS TO FIND YOUR PLACE We have several physical spaces around the UW that you should know as a UW student. Plan to visit these spaces when you come to campus Being at the University of Washington gives you the chance to engage with to find your place and thrive in your first year. different cultures and people. Getting involved is more than just joining a club. Quite simply, engagement refers to the amount of physical and psychological Use the Scout app to find places to study and eat on campus. energy that you devote to your Husky Experience. scout.uw.edu 3. Intellectual House Gathering space for American Discover opportunities to find community at UW in Indian/Alaska Native students, the pre-A&O modules and the post-A&O modules, faculty, and staff, and the UW including information about Dawg Daze, finding community | Student program- your place, and joining student organizations. ming | Academic, cultural and CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT CHECKLIST professional success

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Everyone is responsible for being a healthy Husky. What can you do to en- Title IX is a federal law that prohibits gender- and sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities. Sexual sure your well-being and maximize your Husky Experience? Explore the vast assault, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking and other forms of sexual misconduct are forms of dis- health and wellness resources available on campus by visiting . crimination and are prohibited by UW policy. You have the right to report these behaviors to the University, to the police, wellbeing.uw.edu. to both — or not at all. A confidential advocate (see below) is a good place to start. You always have access to support and resources, whether or not you make a formal complaint. The Title IX website includes information about supportive measures, how to report or make a formal complaint and the grievance procedures that are utilized for complaints of sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. washington.edu/titleix Explore health and well-being resources in the pre-A&O modules and the A&O program modules, including information about mental health, campus safety, and • Title IX Investigation Office — for complaints • Title IX Coordinator — Valery Richardson, navigating health insurance & immunizations. about students 206-616-5334 [email protected] or 206-221-7932 HEALTH & WELL-BEING • University Complaint Investigation & • UW Police — UWPD, 206-543-9331 or Seattle PD, Complete the Know Your Resolution Office (UCIRO) — for complaints 206-685-8973 Benefits questionnaire. about faculty or staff, 206-616-2028 fyp.uw.edu/hgbenefits SAFECAMPUS Confidential advocates are free and avail- Call SafeCampus anytime to discuss Identify an in-network able to anyone at UW. They can help you safety and well-being concerns for provider close to UW. Confidential consider your options and what feels right yourself or others. We will listen to your fyp.uw.edu/hginsurance Advocate for your situation. concerns and provide individualized Find a primary care, urgent LiveWell Advocate: 206-685-4357 If you want to talk care, emergency care and/or support and safety plans tailored to to someone for [email protected] mental health provider and your situation. You can call us anony- Confidential Counseling support, make a UWPD Advocate: 206-543-9337 save them in your phone. mously and choose to share as much or or Crisis Support plan, and/or under- [email protected] stand your options Subscribe to Healthy Huksies as little information as you want. Magazine uw.edu/safecampus fyp.uw.edu/hglivewell SafeCampus — Sign up for weekly alerts with Can call anonymously articles and tips for success. TITLE IX PROTOCOL: HELPING A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE Subscribe to UW Alert. If you want or Medical provider and/ uwalert.org need medical or SANE exam Official messages to keep you LIVEWELL attention informed during emergencies. Read the Husky Experience This is your Wellness Wheel. It is a tool Are you aware that Toolkit. that we recommend you use when you someone in our community has been fyp.uw.edu/hgtoolkit are evaluating your own wellness. The If you want to make a formal complaint to the impacted by sexual degree of overlap between these areas University or report to assault, harassment of wellness is completely individualized the police or other misconduct? to your values, goals and lifestyle choices. It can be helpful to use a visual aid, Did you know... such as the Wellness Wheel, in assess- ing your wellness balance throughout You can contact SafeCampus to Nurse Advice and beyond your time in college. access resources and support. Title IX Investigation UCIRO Police You may remain anonymous if Current UW Seattle students can Office LiveWell empowers and supports the personal you wish. call Hall Health at 206-685-1011 to and social development of students by providing get free advice from a nurse. evidence-based advocacy, case management and fyp.uw.edu/hgnurse peer health education. Elm Hall 109 | 206-543-6085 livewell.uw.edu 14 15 HEALTH & WELL-BEING TITLE IX