HUSKY GUIDE 2018-19 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON’S OFFICIAL WELCOMING CEREMONY FOR ENTERING STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. The Husky Guide is divided into six sections based on topic area. These sections match the online modules in University 101 to make navigation easier for you.
Hold on to your Husky Guide, throughout A&O you will be asked to refer to specific page numbers for more information and to complete NEW STUDENT activities. CONVOCATION Page numbers for each section are listed below: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 • 10:30 AM ALASKA AIRLINES ARENA • HEC EDMUNDSON PAVILION
Purple pms 267 Gold pms 872 Green pms 561 PRESIDENT’S PICNIC . Top 10 Checklist RAINIER VISTA FOLLOWING CONVOCATION Below are ten of the most 08 18 36 important things you should do AGENDAS ACADEMICS FINANCES before the quarter begins. Get more information and order tickets, at 06. Common Acronyms 21. Course Registration 36. Tuition Payment Deadline Check your UW email weekly. www.Convocation.Washington.edu 08. Freshman A&O 22. Academic Advising 37. Scholarships & Jobs 12. Transfer A&O 30. Academic Resources 38. Financial Aid Bookmark Dawg Daze events on 14. Parent Orientation 31. Disability Resources 39. Loans the New UW Huskies app. 16. International Student Success 32. University Libraries 34. Research, Study Abroad Create a communication plan with 35. Career & Internship Center your family & friends. Convocation-HuskyGuide2018FINAL.indd 1 4/13/18 5:57 PM Review your course schedule on MyUW. Explore campus jobs. Set up direct deposit with Student Fiscal Services. Check-in with your future roommates (even if you will be living at home). 40 52 64 Complete the Health Insurance Checklist and research healthcare CAMPUS LIFE WELLNESS CAMPUS MAP providers (doctors, therapists, etc.). Register your valuables with the 40. Community Standards & 53. Counseling Center 67. Dawg Daze Sporting Event Tickets UW Police Department. Student Conduct 54. Health Insurance 68. Areas of Academic Interest 42. Commute Options 57. Health & Wellness 77. University Book Store Coupon Create a University Book Store SEPT. 20–29 44. Housing & Food Services 58. Title IX Dawg Daze has over 250 events. See account and make plans to purchase Dawg Daze is UW’s week of welcome for new 46. Fraternity & Sorority Life 60. UW Recreation books and supplies. page 67 of this guide for special event 48. Husky Union Building 62. UW Police Department students! uwdawgdaze.com ticket information. 51. Husky Card
Don’t miss the class “W” photo on Transfer students: Check out transfer SUNDAY, SEPT. 23! specific events online.
2 3 THE HUSKY WELCOME EXPERIENCE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, PARENTS In this guide we have included information that will help you and your parents navigate the University of Washington AND FAMILIES: community and begin creating your own Husky Experience.
Welcome to the University of Washington family! FIRST YEAR COMMON QUESTION First Year Programs Team The hallmark of a UW education lies in taking advantage of the boundless possibilities at this great 206.543.4905 • [email protected] • uw.edu/fyp institution. Here, students are connected to leading-edge academic experiences that help them WHO ARE WE, discover how they want to impact the world, reflect on their growth and challenges and embrace their responsibility to themselves and others. WHAT ARE WE FOR? In UW classrooms, students investigate, explore and debate contemporary and enduring issues The diagram below outlines the different opportunities you have to learn more about the University of Washington facing our world. The faculty guiding them are inspiring teachers, world-renowned scholars as you navigate through your first year. Think of how you would answer the question above as you find smaller and innovative researchers who are deeply invested in creating rich and dynamic intellectual experiences for undergraduates. Beyond UW classrooms, students apply their newfound knowledge communities and discover resources that will help you meet your goals. in research labs, through community-based service, leadership opportunities or study abroad.
The combination of experiences within and beyond the classroom prepares students to undertake University 101 their journey into a complex, interconnected and fascinating world with enduring and to-be- U101 discovered challenges and opportunities. Revisit the U101 modules or registration resources at any time throughout the year for links and other helpful information.
By engaging deeply in this Husky Experience, students will strengthen and grow the drive, courage and compassion needed to make meaningful contributions to their careers and communities, Advising & Orientation whether those communities are around the corner or around the world. Indeed, our job is to A&O Utilize your time at A&O to meet people, ask questions and begin to see yourself as a member of this community. develop students so they graduate with the knowledge, experience and mindset to lead a future with optimism, innovation and purpose.
I hope that you will be driven to discover all of the tremendous opportunities at the University of HG Husky Guide Washington. The Husky Guide is the perfect place to take notes and discover more information about campus resources.
DD Dawg Daze Dawg Daze is your opportunity to connect with other people, explore new ideas and get involved on campus. ED TAYLOR Vice Provost and Dean, Undergraduate Academic Affairs First-year Interest Groups Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies FIG Consider enrolling in a FIG to be part of a community dedicated to academic success, support and exploration.
CTC Commuter & Transfer Commons Visit the CTC in the Husky Union Building for the day-use lockers, the kitchenette or to take a break between classes.
4 5 NOTES COMMON ACRONYMS
A&O Advising & Orientation OMA&D Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity A&S College of Arts & Sciences OFSL Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life ASP Academic Support Programs OSFA Office of Student Financial Aid ASUW Associated Students of the OSVL Office of Student Veteran Life University of Washington PHA Panhellenic Association CAMP College Assistance Migrant QSR Quantitative and Symbolic Program Reasoning CLUE Center for Learning and RA Residential Adviser Undergraduate Enrichment RDR Rainy Dawg Radio CTC Commuter & Transfer Commons ROTC Reserve Officers Training Corps DRS Disability Resources for Students RSO Registered Student Organization ECC Ethnic Cultural Center SAF Services & Activities Fee EFS Early Fall Start SAO Student Activities Office EOP Educational Opportunity Programs PHE Peer Health Educator EXPD Center for Experiential Learning SFC Student Food Cooperative and Diversity SFS Student Fiscal Services EPE Engineering Peer Educator SLN Schedule Line Number (code to FAFSA Free Application for Federal register for classes) Student Aid SORC Student Organization Resource FIG First-year Interest Group Center FIUTS Foundation for International SPD Seattle Police Department Understanding Through Students STF Student Technology Fee FYP First Year Programs TA Teaching Assistant HFS Housing and Food Services TITLE IX Federal Gender Equality Law that HLI Husky Leadership Initiative prohibits sex-based discrimination HUB Husky Union Building TRIO (not actually an acronym): Federal programs designed to identify and I&S Individuals & Societies provide services for individuals from IC Instructional Center disadvantaged backgrounds. IFC Interfraternity Council UAA Undergraduate Academic Affairs IMA UW Recreation/IMA Building UGC United Greek Council NPHC National Pan-Hellenic Council UW University of Washington NSEOF New Student Enrollment and UWL UW Leaders Orientation Fee UWPD UW Police Department NW Natural World VLPA Visual, Literary and Performing OGR Office of Government Relations Arts OL Orientation Leader WAC Waterfront Activities Center
6 7 ORIENTATION AGENDAS FRESHMAN A&O DAY 1 FRESHMAN A&O DAY 2
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Get the A&O and Dawg Daze schedules on your phone. BEFORE DAY 2, REMEMBER: WELCOME Download the UW NEW HUSKIES app for iPhone & Android devices.
12:10 - 12:50 p.m. SMALL GROUP: COMMUNITY BUILDING
General Sessions Engineering Sessions (July 11 & August 6): Complete the pre-registration Bring a government issued Have access to your Wear comfortable walking Check-out of your residence 1 - 1:35 p.m. screens on MyUW. photo ID. UW NetID and password. shoes & clothing. hall by 6 p.m. 1 - 1:30 p.m. TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS & TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE 8 a.m. 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. 1:40 - 2 p.m. SMALL GROUP: CHECK-IN CONVERSATION WITH FACULTY CONVERSATION WITH FACULTY Breakfast is on your own. However, coffee is available during this first session.
8:10 - 8:30 a.m. 2 - 2:30 p.m. 2:10 - 2:40 p.m. HUSKY EXPERIENCE INFORMATION SESSIONS HUSKY EXPERIENCE INFORMATION SESSIONS ACADEMICS WELCOME See OL for session options and descriptions. See OL for session options and descriptions. TIMES VARY 2:30 - 3 p.m. 2:50 - 3:15 p.m. SMALL GROUP TOPICS SMALL GROUP: CONNECTING TO UW RESOURCES ACADEMIC INTRODUCTION • Time Management • Academic Integrity Case Study • Health & Wellness 3:10 - 3:30 p.m. 3:25 - 3:50 p.m. • Campus Wayfinding & UW Traditions Before you leave... ACADEMIC INTRODUCTION ENGINEERING GENERAL SESSION • Choices & Relationships Complete the Freshman A&O Program Evaluation TIMES VARY fyp.washington.edu/freval 3:40 - 4:25 p.m. 4 - 4:50 p.m. ACADEMICS, CAMPUS EXPLORATION & LUNCH: ACADEMIC INTEREST SESSIONS LIFE HACKS FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR Review options & descriptions on page 20 Advising & Your New Found Health & Wellness Money Matters Registration Freedom Resources 4:35 - 4:55 p.m. 5 - 6:30 p.m. REGISTRATION INFORMATION & COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CONNECTIONS Join academic advisers to Discuss strategies for Explore how mental health, Identify best practices for UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE continue talking about areas finding balance in school, relationships, consent, managing your finances of study and graduation work and your personal alcohol and interpersonal while in college and learn 6:30 - 7 p.m. requirements. Advisers will life by taking responsibility violence impact your UW about your responsibilities 4:55 - 5:45 p.m. FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE also be on hand to help you for the decisions you make experience. Learn about when it comes to paying the LIFE HACKS FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR INFORMATION SESSION register for courses. in college and the impact campus resources that tuition bill. your decisions have on support students. Optional session presented by Fraternity & Sorority Life. yourself and others in your community. 5:55 - 6:25 p.m. SMALL GROUP: IDENTITY & COMMUNITY Text First Year Programs at 802-490-5012 6:30 p.m. 4:25 - 4:55 p.m. DAY 1 CLOSING if you have questions or need help during your orientation. CLOSING & TRADITIONS Wrap up your A&O by learning about UW traditions, picking up your Husky ID card and getting your final questions answered. 6:30 - 7 p.m. FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE 5 - 6 p.m. INFORMATION SESSION UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE RECEPTION 4326 UNIVERSITY WAY NE Optional session presented by Fraternity & Sorority Life. Meet your family at the University Book Store on the Ave to enjoy refreshments and pick up your free University of Washington t-shirt at The Husky Shop (p. 79). 8 9 ORIENTATION AGENDAS LOOK FOR MORE FRESHMAN TIPS ON MYUW TRANSFER YOU GOT IN. THROUGHOUT NOW WHAT? YEAR THE YEAR! ENGAGEMENT
CONGRATULATIONS! WHOA! YOUR STORY We recognize that you and your family worked hard for you to attend the We have over The UW 44,000 admits roughly MATTERS University of Washington. You are now part of a campus community determined students here! Class sizes will be 2,000 As a transfer student, your to help you thrive throughout your Husky Experience. much larger than previous college experience gives at your previous new transfer students you valuable knowledge about institution. each academic year. higher education, but you’ll need ARE YOU LETS GO TO to reintroduce yourself to the R ON FACEBOOK? Anxiety about your transition is JULY normal — interact with other SHOW YOUR resources specific to the UW and EXCITEMENT ON first-year students on New Huskies SOCIAL MEDIA! HOW CAN WE HELP? take time to connect with the Facebook, ask questions and share student and academic cultures. your story to begin making friends. Professors and Learn about campus. AUG. Making the UW feel small will help Step out of your comfort zone, meet teaching assistants Bring your family and you navigate your transition into new people and attend Dawg Daze #NEWHUSKIES2018 (TAs) are available friends to campus for the UW community — especially in events when you arrive on campus. for help with an event, most are those early quarters on campus. SEP. course content. open to the public. Use these first few quarters to SUMME You will need to seek them out and Visit MyUW to find fully integrate yourself into the have questions prepared ahead of your class buildings and download UW community with activities that Writing a to-do list serves as a 2 HOURS OF STUDYING CLUE time. Even with larger lecture-based Scout UW to find spaces to study on support deeper exploration of your reminder of the important tasks that 2:1 FOR EVERY 1 HOUR OF CLASS OCT. classes, professors and TAs are campus. passions and values. you need to prioritize. The Center for Learning and available to assist students. Creating a weekly schedule will help Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) CREDIT HOURS OF CLASSES you determine how much time you offers tutoring, evening study COMMUTER NOV. 15 sessions and exam reviews in will spend on your activities. HOURS OF STUDYING
TUMN Mary Gates Hall. HOW TO MANAGE TRANSFER SHOCK* & TRANSFER Decide which important tasks need x 2 OUTSIDE OF CLASS to be done first. Planners can help COMMONS (CTC) you organize your week. HOURS OF STUDYING/WEEK Advice from your fellow transfer students: DEC. 30 The Commuter & Transfer AU Commons (CTC) helps students You belong here. Writing assignments from outside the U-District and will vary. Clarify HOMESICKNESS MISS YOU! Maintaining your relationship Identify your support those transferring to the UW create R JAN. with parents, family and friends system on campus expectations with is a natural part of your transition. 25.4% of students a sense of identity and community from home is important (call, your professor. We Overcome homesickness by getting surveyed in 2018 said and seek help when within the larger university. text, visit). However, balance that more familiar with the UW and they experienced you have questions. also have fantastic connection with friendships and Seattle communities. Join a student homesickness in the past Academic advisers writing and tutoring The space is truly a “home away FEB. organization or get an on-campus experiences at the UW. Other first 12 months. are always willing to answer questions centers across from home” for commuting and job in order to meet other students. year students are experiencing American College Health Association (ACHA) National College Health Assessment (NCHA) campus. Ask where these centers Attend campus events, lectures the same thing, reach out to and provide clarity. transfer students, with day-use and athletic events to develop a your classmates, roommates and are located within your major or lockers, kitchenette, changing
WINTE MAR. connection to the UW. neighbors for support. go exploring across campus and room/lactation station, laptop and Interested in academic support and discover them on your own! phone chargers for check-out and tutoring? Visit the Center for Learning CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TO START EXPLORING much more. RESILIENCE & Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE!) TRANSFER APR. WAYS TO DEVELOP RESILIENCE: There will be moments during your first For more information visit FIRST-YEAR year when things don't go as planned. *TRANSFER SHOCK FOCUS ON YOUR RELATIONSHIPS HELP THOSE AROUND YOU depts.washington.edu/aspuw/clue INTEREST GROUPS The UW Resilience Lab encourages refers to a cause and effect MAY you to see failure not as something to be avoided at all costs, rather as a MAKE TIME TO RELAX AND EAT WELL AND MAKE SURE Peer taught, 2-credit seminar relationship between necessary step toward growing and HAVE FUN TO GET ENOUGH SLEEP offered in autumn and winter transferring and a drop learning in your life. DEDICATE TIME TO THE ATTEND quarter.
SPRING in one’s GPA JUNE EXERCISE AND GET OUTSIDE THINGS THAT MEAN THE resilience.washington.edu MOST TO YOU TRANSFER DAWG DAZE EVENTS! To search for a FIG visit 10 UWDAWGDAZE.COM fyp.washington.edu/figsearch 11 ORIENTATION AGENDAS TRANSFER A&O TRANSFER A&O CONTINUED
Your name tag will indicate your rotation and specific locations for each session. Get the A&O and Dawg Daze schedules on your phone. 8 - 8:20 a.m. WELCOME Download the UW NEW HUSKIES app ROTATION A for iPhone & Android devices. 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Individual Advising Appointment
8:20 - 9:15 a.m. Text First Year Programs at 2:10 - 2:40 p.m. Registration Lab CONVERSATION WITH FACULTY & ACADEMIC INTRODUCTION 802-490-5012 2:40 - 4:25 p.m. Navigating Next Steps if you have questions or need help during your orientation. 4:25 - 5:00 p.m. Check Out or Student Veteran Appointment 9:25 - 9:55 & 10 - 10:30 a.m. ROTATION B EXPLORE YOUR HUSKY EXPERIENCE CHOOSE TWO 1:20 - 1:50 p.m. Navigating Next Steps
Learn to Lead: Helping Huskies Get Hired: Husky Life Hacks: 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Individual Advising Appointment Activate your Husky Experience Career & Internship Center Commuting, Living On Campus, Dining and Transportation 2:40 - 3:10 p.m. Registration Lab Leadership can be defined and Explore options that align with your Explore your options for commuting 3:10 - 4:25 p.m. Navigating Next Steps Continued practiced in different ways. Identify strengths, interests and goals, expand or living in a residence hall. This how you will activate your leadership your professional network, secure jobs session will offer insider tips about 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Check Out or Student Veteran Appointment development at the UW. and internships while in school and transportation, dining and more. prepare for careers after graduation. ROTATION C 1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Navigating Next Steps TEXT US AT 802.490.5012 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED IMMEDIATE SUPPORT Room: Room: Room: As part of your Check Out don't forget to 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Individual Advising Appointment complete theTHROUGHOUT Transfer A&O YOUR Program A&O. Evaluation 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Registration Lab fyp.washington.edu/treval 10:35 - 10:55 a.m. 1:30 - 5 p.m. 3:40 - 4:10 p.m. Navigating Next Steps Continued STUDENT FISCAL SERVICES AFTERNOON SESSION ROTATIONS Refer to the next page for rotations and times. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Check Out or Student Veteran Appointment Academic Advising Appointment ROTATION D 10:55 - 11:25 a.m. You will meet with an academic adviser to discuss your HEALTH & WELLNESS academic area of interest and potential classes for your first 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Navigating Next Steps quarter in either an individual or small group setting. 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Individual Advising Appointment
Registration Lab 3:40 - 4:00 p.m. Registration Lab 11:25 - 11:40 a.m. After your academic advising appointment visit the PERSONAL & PROPERTY SAFETY WITH UWPD registration lab in Mary Gates Hall to register for courses and 4:10 - 4:30 p.m. Navigating Next Steps Continued get any final questions answered by UAA advisers. 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Check Out or Student Veteran Appointment Navigating Next Steps ROTATION E 11:40 - 11:50 a.m. Meet in the Mary Gates Hall Commons to ask questions, take REGISTRATION RESOURCES your Husky ID card photo, learn about UW traditions and key 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Group Advising Appointment & Registration Lab resources for transfer students. 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Navigating Next Steps Check Out or Student Veteran Appointment 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Officially complete your orientation requirement by 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Check Out or Student Veteran Appointment TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS & checking out of Transfer A&O with a staff member from TRANSFER STUDENT PANEL FYP or Student Veteran Life. This is where you can ask final CAMPUS BUSINESS DROP-IN LOCATIONS: questions and pick up your Husky ID Card. Campus Business Disability Resources for Students (p. 31) Housing & Food Services (pp. 44-45) Mary Gates Hall, room 011 Lander Hall, room 210 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Many campus offices will be open throughout the day. Use LUNCH any extra time you have on campus to visit campus offices Office of Student Financial Aid (pp. 37-39) Office of the University Registrar (p.18) that will assist in your transition to the UW. Schmitz Hall, room 105 Schmitz Hall, room 209
Transportation Services (pp. 42-43) 12 1320 NE Campus Parkway (next to Poplar Hall) 13 PARENT ORIENTATION Get the A&O and Dawg Daze schedules on your phone. WELCOME TO THE HUSKY FAMILY! 8:15 - 8:40 a.m. WELCOME Download the UW NEW HUSKIES app One of the most important determinants of a successful transition to college is parental support. While your Parent Orientation begins with a welcome from for iPhone & Android devices. involvement in your student's education is important, over-involvement (also known as helicopter parenting) is administrators and an overview of the agenda. associated with students having less resilience when they face the inevitable challenges of college. Text First Year Programs at 8:40 - 10:30 a.m. ACADEMIC SUCCESS This may require adjusting how you support your student. Below are some tips on how to help your student Your student’s academic success is our main priority. 802-490-5012 develop resilience: This session features conversations with faculty members and if you have questions or need help academic advisers about academic expectations and requirements. during your orientation. SUPPORT AUTONOMY Encourage your student to take the lead in solving academic and social challenges. Value your student's choices and give them the space to fully participate in decision-making about their education. 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. THE HUSKY LIVING EXPERIENCE Regardless of where your student lives, there are resources to help them make sure their living environment ENCOURAGE A GROWTH MINDSET supports their academic experience. Select one of the following sessions based on your student’s plans for the Suggest positive and developmental responses to challenges like seeking new strategies, putting forth fall quarter. greater effort or solving conflicts peacefully. • Commuting from Off-Campus • Fraternity or Sorority House Ask questions that facilitate these strategies rather than telling your student what to do or doing • On-Campus Residence Hall a task for them. Focus your questions on processes and learning experiences rather than on grades ?and outcomes. ? ? 11:30 - 12:10 p.m. CAMPUS TOURS Get your questions answered by knowledgeable student leaders while exploring campus. Select one of the following walking tours or information sessions. PARENT & FAMILY • Walking Campus Tour • Walking Residence Hall Tour PROGRAMS • Student Panel Discussion Parent & Family Programs is dedicated to connecting you with the right resources to support • Student Athlete Academic Services Information Session (for parents of student-athletes) your student's success and ensure that the whole family can participate in a truly remarkable Husky Experience. washington.edu/parents 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. LUNCH & OPTIONAL SESSIONS Save the date & register for Help yourself to lunch and feel free to mingle throughout the hour. You may also take advantage of the following information sessions beginning at 12:30 p.m. PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND April 12-14, 2019 • Student Financial Aid Information Session washington.edu/parents/pfw • Drop-in to learn more about the following offices: Attend local & regional Engage with other parents on Office of Student Veteran Life (HUB 327), Q Center (Gender & Sexuality, HUB 315), FIUTS: Foundation for EVENTS FACEBOOK washington.edu/alumni/events International Understanding Through Students (HUB 206). facebook.com/groups/uwparents Support the 1:20 - 3:30 p.m. FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE Other Facebook pages to follow: facebook.com/uofwa PARENT & FAMILY FUND A variety of professionals will offer tips on how to support your student as they navigate their first year, including facebook.com/uwstudentLife washington.edu/parents/support purchasing textbooks, paying the tuition bill, campus safety and maintaining health and wellness. facebook.com/wparentsandfamily Check out 3:40 - 4:10 & INTEREST SESSIONS Read Dr. Ana Mari Cauce's UW IMPACT 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. uwimpact.org These workshops are designed for you to customize your orientation based on different topic areas. PRESIDENT'S BLOG Sessions, times and locations are located on the Parent Orientation Insert. washington.edu/president/blog CREATE YOUR PLAN Subscribe to: What are your expectations of your student 5 - 6 p.m. UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE RECEPTION 4326 UNIVERSITY WAY NE UW NEWS as they begin their Husky Experience? Meet your student at the University Book Store on the Ave to enjoy refreshments and use your 20% discount washington.edu/news coupon in The Husky Shop (p. 77).
UW ALERT ACCESSING INFORMATION: DOWNLOAD SLIDES & VIDEOS: washington.edu/safety/alert Talk with your student about sharing access to their Review all slides, videos and other program information 14 educational records. discussed at Parent Orientation. 15 fyp.washington.edu/access fyp.washington.edu/sessioninfo INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUCCESS MANAGING YOUR SCHEDULE
Welcome! We are excited to have you as a part of the UW community. You bring diverse perspectives, TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY knowledge and experiences that strengthen our classrooms, research and campus community. Here 7:30 a.m. are a few first steps for you to consider as you complete your first quarter. 8:30 a.m.
"How do I get help with Take an English Composition class, visit a 9:30 a.m. LANGUAGE & WRITING writing, listening and writing center (p. 30), or explore the Academic speaking in English?" English Program. 10:30 a.m. SUPPORT aep.washington.edu 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. ACADEMIC Schedule a meeting with your academic "How do I explore my major?" SUCCESS adviser early, they are here to assist with the 1:30 p.m. major selection process and more (p. 22). 2:30 p.m.
"What is different about 3:30 p.m. LEARN ABOUT Talk with your instructor about classroom academics here in the U.S.?" ACADEMIC NORMS norms or contact the Office of Community 4:30 p.m. Standards & Student Conduct (p. 40). 5:30 p.m. VISA STATUS, 6:30 p.m. ENROLLMENT, TRAVEL For F-1 & J-1 students go to Schmitz Hall and 7:30 p.m. "Can I travel to Canada?" meet with International Student Services (ISS) & MORE 8:30 p.m. iss.washington.edu 9:30 p.m. CULTURE & PEER "How do I make friends?" Join a club or organization to begin making 10:30 p.m. CONNECTIONS connections and sharing your customs and culture with your peers (p. 49). Attend at least two international Welcome RESPONSIBILITIES WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENT The Chinese & Spanish versions of the Husky Guide Week and three quarterly programs are available for parents and families. hosted by the Foundation for International Class 1 Credit hours in class x 2 hours study = Understanding through Students (FIUTS). Class 2 Credit hours in class x 2 hours study = fyp.washington.edu/hgchinese fiuts.org fyp.washington.edu/hgespanol Participate in Unite UW, an on-campus cultural Class 3 Credit hours in class x 2 hours study = A comprehensive list of resources for international exchange program that connects you with U.S. Class 4 Credit hours in class x 2 hours study = students and builds a family-like community. students can be found online. washington.edu/studentlife/uniteuw Sleep international.uw.edu Personal Hygiene Meals Commute Employment Campus/Community Involvement Friends/Family Physical Fitness Spiritual Practice Miscellaneous Responsibilities 16 17 BACHELOR’S DEGREE
ACADEMICS An undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree 50-90 credits is made up of several types of credits which include General Education, General Education Areas of Knowledge Basic Skills major and electives courses. • Visual, Literary & • English Composition Performing Arts (VLPA) and Additional Writing • Individual & Societies (I&S) • Quantitative and
Your General Education requirements will • Natural World (NW) Symbolic Reasoning ACADEMICS vary based on your major. • Foreign Language Joining the University of Washington comes with responsibilities as a student. We assume that you (Where Applicable) For example, not every major requires a foreign • Diversity will conduct yourself as a responsible member of our community. That includes contributing to the language, and while many students take 20 credits of pursuit of academic goals and practicing high standards of academic integrity. each Area of Knowledge, some majors require fewer. *40-90 Credits for 50-100 credits Engineering Students ACADEMIC INTEGRITY THERE ARE 8 TYPES OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT*: Become familiar with the General Education Major It is important to know and understand the • Cheating requirements as you begin to research and ask • Prerequisite Courses questions about majors in order to have a good Electives & • Core Courses expectations of the University and your specific • Falsification • Program Electives understanding of major specific requirements. Optional instructors regarding academic standards. It is • Plagiarism *50-150 Credits for also important to know that certain behaviors do • Unauthorized collaboration Minors Engineering Students not align with academic integrity and negatively • Engaging in behavior specifically prohibited by an impact the learning environment. instructor or course syllabus AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE (AoK) If an instructor suspects you of academic • Submitting the same work for separate courses AoKs are a strategy to formally organize the academic disciplines and areas of study here at UW. While these categorizations are misconduct, they will submit a report to the without the permission of the instructor(s) distinct, it is important for students to recognize that overlap does occur. School or College you are enrolled in at the • Taking deliberate action to destroy or damage VLPA: Visual, Literary and Performing Arts time of the alleged misconduct. If you are found another person’s academic work This area of knowledge asks questions about the meaning of and value in human life, as well as the creation of effective responsible for violating the Student Conduct • Recording and/or disseminating instructional expression of the human experience. The term “arts” is used here in a very broad sense and suggests practices, engagements Code, you will be assigned appropriate sanctions content without the permission of the instructor and crafts of all kinds in addition to familiar studio traditions. Scholarship in this area includes (but is not limited to): Art, Art based on the violation. For more information go (unless approved as a disability accommodation) History, Classics, Cinema Studies, Communications, Drama, Design Studies, Literature and Languages. to uw.edu/cssc I&S: Individuals & Societies *The Title IX Investigation Office investigates allegations of misconduct for Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual The I&S area of knowledge poses questions around the meaning and study of human behavior both individually and socially. FERPA: FAMILY EDUCATIONAL Misconduct, Stalking and Retaliation. See page 58 for more information. This includes the history, development and dynamics of human behavior, as well as social and cultural institutions. Scholarship RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT in this area includes (but is not limited to): Anthropology, American Ethnic Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, History, Philosophy and Psychology. ACCESSING YOUR STUDENT RECORDS NW: Natural World FERPA is a federal law that governs the use of, and limits access Within the NW area of knowledge, questions are developed to explore and understand things existing in nature and typically not to, student educational records. Students have full access to their made or caused by human interaction. This involves the experimental study of the physical world around us. Scholarship in this academic records by logging into their MyUW account, but access is 2.00 area includes (but is not limited to): the mathematical, physical, environmental and biological sciences. limited or restricted to others, including parents and family members. CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) NEEDED TO BE IN AoK Theme Method of Inquiry The following offices have individual processes to authorize users to GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING view student information: VLPA • Student Fiscal Services (tuition, fees) • Financial Aid STUDENTS I&S • Housing & Food Services washington.edu/students/reg/ferpa • Hall Health & Counseling Center PARENTS & FAMILIES NW 18 washington.edu/parents/student-life/ferpa 19 COURSE REGISTRATION Registering for classes takes time and planning. Consider the following things when registering for classes: INCOMING • Search for subjects you enjoyed previously or topics you’re curious about. • Check to see if the majors you are interested in have prerequisite CREDITS AREAS OF ACADEMIC INTEREST See pages 68-73 for a list of majors. courses you can take now. The Degree Audit Reporting • Review your incoming credits to see if any already apply to your ACADEMICS Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences: Explore the wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. System (DARS) intended degree. allows you to see how your Learn about majors that focus on topics such as politics, history, society, art, culture, education, language • First-year Interest Groups (FIGs) and/or Collegium Seminars can allow and identity. Students interested in majors related to education or social work should also join this session. incoming credits fit into your you to complete General Education requirements while also providing degree structure and help a mentor and built-in community. you make choices on which Business & Economics: Learn about majors that advance your understanding of business and economics courses to take. Read more by exploring the behavior of individuals, firms, governments and organizations. about incoming credits (p. 26). Computing & Technology: Explore majors that specifically focus on computation, design, modeling and CREATE YOUR data manipulation. Learn about technology-related majors, and also explore the variety of ways that you COURSE SCHEDULE can integrate technology and computing into your education. UW courses are taught on a 10 week quarter schedule. The courses you will be taking require a significant amount of Engineering: Majors in engineering help you learn how to design materials, structures and systems while study and preparation time outside of class. While every student is different and can handle a different course load, considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety and cost. the following are general rules to ensure you can manage your course load successfully. Session available only during Engineering Direct to College (DTC) A&O sessions.
Mathematics & Science: Learn about the pathways to study the physical world around you. Explore courses BALANCE STRUCTURE and majors in math, physical, natural, biological and environmental science. • Include a variety of Areas of Knowledge (AoK) each • Take at least one course that is familiar and one course that quarter. Limit yourself to no more than two (2) courses in is unfamiliar. the same AoK. • Research and understand how courses are sequenced. • For every hour in class, expect to spend 2 hours outside • Undergraduate courses are 100-400 level courses. Typically QUESTIONS KEY WORDS of class. freshmen students will take 100-200 level courses. • Depending on other responsibilities (work, family, • Talk to an adviser for more information about creating a commuting, etc.) it is recommended to maintain a schedule. 12–18 credit schedule.
SLN COURSE NAME CREDITS AREA OF KNOWLEDGE
EXAMPLE: 12345 MATH 124 5 NW
2020 21 WHO IS MY ACADEMIC ADVISER? DEPARTMENTAL ADVISING The University offers both pre-major advisers and advisers for each Once you are accepted into a major you will work with a departmental adviser to continue your academic planning. academic department on campus. Advisers for pre-major students work in Undergraduate Academic Affairs and OMA&D Academic Counseling Services located in Mary Gates Hall, room 141 open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADVISING Academic advisers in the Foster School of Business are here to help students understand and access campus resources, create short-term and long-term goals, discuss studying abroad and serve as the first point of contact for registration issues or academic concerns.
ACADEMIC ADVISING HONORS PROGRAM ACADEMICS As an undergraduate student, you're expected to meet with your academic advisers and career Students have a few different ways to pursue Honors on campus: Interdisciplinary Honors, Departmental Honors or coaches regularly, to ask questions and explore your resources. Your advisers are here to work College Honors. A student that completes both Interdisciplinary Honors and Departmental Honors will receive College with you to help you understand your degree requirements and discover ways to enhance your Honors at graduation. For more information about the UW Honors Program, visit honors.uw.edu academic experience. Interdisciplinary Honors Program The Interdisciplinary Honors Program helps students take academic risks, actively engage in their learning, explore the world and their place in it and ultimately develop a deeper understanding of themselves ACS: ACADEMIC COUNSELING SERVICES e of our unique and their goals. Students are given access to smaller classes, academic advising, community events, scholarships, study abroad and field studies programs. Students can apply to the Interdisciplinary Honors As part of the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D), ACS is dedicated to supporting academic excellence Program via the UW freshman application or at the end of their first year via Second Year Admission. and undergraduate student achievement. Each ACS program offers one-on-one advising and assistance to students from economically disadvantaged families, students who will be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year Departmental Honors college and underrepresented minority students. Once students are in their major, they can pursue Departmental Honors. Admission criteria and requirements vary from major to major and may include the completion of a thesis or additional EOP: Educational Opportunity Program coursework. Visit the website for your major(s) of interest to learn more about their requirements for The EOP advising team is trained to guide students through the process of selecting and registering for Departmental Honors. classes, exploring possible majors and setting career goals. EOP advisers also assist with financial aid, housing, personal matters and a variety of other topic areas. Both pre-major and major enrolled students utilize EOP advising. SAAS: STUDENT ATHLETE ACADEMIC SERVICES The primary goal of SAAS is to help student athletes reach their academic goals. SAAS staff work closely with faculty, CAMP: College Assistance Migrant Program coaches, student services professionals and administrators to help student athletes balance the demands of CAMP is a federally funded program designed to assist first year students from migrant and seasonal farm academics and athletics. SAAS offers advising and tutoring to student athletes and encourages utilizing campus working families. The CAMP team provides academic and personal support, financial assistance, peer resources. mentoring and leadership opportunities.
Champions Program UAA ADVISING: The Champions program focuses on academic success of youth and alumni of foster care. By providing UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ADVISING one-on-one support, community-building activities and educational advocacy to students, the Champions Drawing from programs and opportunities across the entire University, UAA advisers help students plan and shape program seeks to prepare students for lifelong achievement after graduation. their undergraduate career. In addition to helping students choose their majors and plan their course schedules, advisers will work with students to help clarify their academic and personal goals. UAA advisers will help students TRIO SSS: TRIO Student Support Services Our general advisers help students plan and shape their critically think about their education and explore a diverse range of perspectives. undergraduate career at the UW, drawing from programs and TRIO SSS provides holistic and comprehensive advising and instruction, in order to support economically opportunities across the entire University. In addition to assistance eligible and first generation to college students at the University of Washington. Eligible students participate with tasks such as choosing a major and planning course schedules, in classes, workshops and activities designed to promote the successful pursuit of their academic, TRANSFER STUDENTS: advisers engage in a broader dialogue with individual students professional and personal goals. to better clarify their academic and personal goals. As educators, DAWG Connect with your assigned UAA/OMA&D ACS adviser over lunch during Dawg advisers emphasize the core skills of critical thinking and daze Daze on Tuesday, Sept. 25th. RSVP and learn more at uwdawgdaze.com decision-making, and the value of broad exposure to a diversity of Winter Dawg Daze: Make an individual appointment with your adviser. perspectives. 22 23 This page is for freshman students who were directly admitted to the College of Engineering (Engineering Undeclared). DIRECT TO COLLEGE REGISTRATION ENGINEERING COMPARISON
ENGINEERING ADVISING TEAM: There are two ways to navigate your academic options and register for classes: The mission of the engineering advising team is to create opportunities for engineering exploration, to foster intentional 1. Register using MyPlan: community and to empower students to make thoughtful decisions to maximize their experience at the University of ACADEMICS Washington. From the quarter plan view in MyPlan, you can navigate to the registration screen with one click. The SLN codes for your desired course will be automatically filled out. You will have an assigned engineering adviser who will partner with you to explore your interests in engineering and develop a holistic educational plan. 2. Register using SLN Codes: Access both registration You can also navigate directly to the registration screen and type your desired SLN codes. methods from the E-FIG REGISTRATION registration card in MyUW. E-FIG (Section P-S9): All Engineering Undeclared students must register Register for classes starting from MyUW: for an Engineering FIG which consists of: Engineering Peer Educator: • General Studies 199: University Community led Action MyPlan SLN Codes by your Engineering Peer Educator (EPE) AND • Engineering 101: Engineering Exploration Engineering Adviser: Search for available courses by quarter
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E-FIG GEN ST 199 & ENGR 101 View seat availability before registering Science: CHEM or Sign up for seat availability notifications CSE 14X Science: Lab/Quiz Register for classes in Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer full-term (non-FIG) Section Register for Summer A & B terms Math Register for First-year Interest Group (FIG/E-FIG/T-FIG) classes Math Quiz Section Coming View registration holds VLPA, I&S, or English Soon Composition Drop courses
Opportunities to Request Placement into an Engineering Major: Change grading options (standard or satisfactory/non-satisfactory)
• End of your first year at the UW Make plans and compare potential schedules for future quarters • Winter quarter of your second year at the UW Bookmark courses of interest ENGINEERING KICK-OFF Explore courses offered within specific degree programs DAWG Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the HUB Ballroom Learn about degree programs daze Meet other incoming Engineering Undeclared students and connect with engineering student Run a degree audit groups to learn how you can get involved! Run an audit on your future planned courses
24 25 180 TYPES OF TRANSFER CREDIT DEGREE The University requires a minimum of Generally, transfer courses completed at your previous institution will count towards your 180 credits 180 quarter credits for a Bachelor's Degree. required for graduation. REQUIREMENTS Your particular degree may require more. Courses with specific UW equivalencies Many transfer courses are listed with a specific UW course equivalency and are found at the top of your UW unofficial transcript. Audit your degree using DARS (a feature in MyPlan) to see the requirements you have already satisfied. Use this page to help you determine what you have completed and what Courses without specific UW equivalencies you still need to complete. Each UW college and school interprets the General Education A 1XX or 2XX instead of a course number indicates that the course credit transfers but is not equivalent to a specific course at the UW. 1XX indicates transfer courses offered at the 100 level; 2XX indicates courses offered at the 200 level. requirements (GERs) somewhat differently, so if you are still exploring, try working toward ACADEMICS the GERs for the College of Arts and Sciences. • DEPARTMENTAL 1XX OR 2XX: Indicates content is not equivalent to a specific UW course but corresponds to a specific UW COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES program, ex BIOL 2XX. • UW 1XX OR 2XX: Means that the course does not correspond directly to a department at the UW but may be used toward general graduation requirements. ALREADY CREDITS NEEDED TO REQUIREMENT COMPLETED GRADUATE* Courses taken as part of a sequence CREDITS In some cases, the student must complete an entire sequence of courses at the transfer institution to be awarded specific UW course General Education Requirements (GERs) equivalencies. If only one or two courses are completed, then the credit is usually awarded as departmental 1XX or 2XX. Basic Skills MAJOR ADMISSION CATEGORIES English Composition 5 2.0 minimum grade required Foreign Language OPEN MAJORS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT MAJORS Varies Requires students to satisfactorily complete a set of 2.0 minimum grade in third quarter or equivalent Can be declared at any time by a student in good standing prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA. All students who (2.00 cumulative GPA). Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning (Q/SR) 4-5 meet the minimum requirements are admitted. Writing Across The Curriculum (W-Courses) 10 and/or additional composition Diversity 3 DIRECT TO COLLEGE/MAJOR CAPACITY-CONSTRAINED MAJORS These majors often have application forms and application Directly admitted upon entry to the University of Areas of Knowledge (AoK) 75 credits deadlines; some of them require personal statements or Washington. Visual, Literary & Performing Arts (VLPA) 20 standardized tests.
Individuals & Societies (I&S) 20 The Natural World (NW) 20 NEXT STEPS FOR MAJOR PLANNING: Additional Areas of Knowledge (AoK) 15 My intended major is: College or school my intended major is located in:
Departmental Requirements
Major Admission Requirements This major is: Open Direct Minimum Capacity-Constrained 50-120 Major Requirements Required application or placement request materials The application or placement request deadline is: (personal statement, etc.): General Electives
Other Courses Questions for my adviser: TOTAL CREDITS 180 *Credits needed to graduate are specific to the College of Arts & Sciences. 26 27 PRE-HEALTH CAREER COACHING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The Career & Internship Center has dedicated pre-health career coaches for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. Utilize these coaches to: SCENARIO Did Sam’s actions violate the Student On a Sunday afternoon, Sam realizes they do not feel prepared for A Conduct Code? Why or why not? EXPLORE PREPARE APPLY the week academically. They have a statistics exam on Monday and a project for their philosophy class due on Tuesday morning. Sam What impact does Sam’s decision Explore careers in healthcare and identify Prepare for healthcare graduate school Apply to healthcare graduate school B really wants to do well in both courses, and they decide it would be have on their overall learning? the best fit for your skills and interests. programs by taking courses and getting programs. involved in co-curricular activities as an a good idea to spend more time working on the philosophy project. C What impact does Sam’s decision ACADEMICS undergraduate student. To prepare for their statistics exams, they use their phone to take have on their peers? pictures of their notes to help them remember the formulas they How could Sam’s decision affect their need. During the exam, Sam holds their phone under their desk and D future? There is no pre-health or pre-med major at the UW. looks at the pictures to help them remember the formulas. They do the rest of the work for the exam on their own and score a 92.
Most healthcare graduate school programs have no preference to a student's undergraduate PLAGIARISM WORKSHEET major. With more than 180 majors to choose from, UW students interested in pre-health should select a major based on the following things: Information that is common knowledge, like 1 What is plagiarism? Select all that apply. 3 historical information or widely known scientific • Informing your study and practice. Changing a few words of information written by information, does not need a citation. another person. • Transferable skills, strengths and areas of growth. True Using another person’s idea and presenting it as your • Your personal timeline. own. False Using information from written sources without giving Talk to an academic adviser for more information about how to identify majors that would be a credit to the original source. good fit with your skills and interests. 4 Articles on Wikipedia are considered common Using information from electronic sources without knowledge since they are written with the help giving credit to the original source. of multiple people and do not need citations. Citing a source incorrectly. True PRE-HEALTH TO-DO LIST: Translating another person’s work into a different False language without citation.
Review the website. Search for “UW Pre-health Advising” in your browser and review the website to get more The proper way to paraphrase is to: 2 *Answer key located on page 74. information using the following links: "Pre-health Orientation" and "Planning for Specific Healthcare Professions". Put the information in quotes and cite it.
Register for courses. Consider enrolling in Pre-health 101 or search for First-year Interest Groups (FIGs) paired with Use the information and not cite it. common Chemistry courses. Pre-health 101 and chemistry paired FIGs are only available during the fall quarter. Re-write the information in your own words and cite it. Make a few changes to the information and cite it. Meet with your adviser. Meet with your general adviser in your first quarter to discuss potential majors and how to declare or apply to those majors. NOTES: Send an email. Questions can also be asked by emailing [email protected].
Schedule an appointment. Pre-health career coaches can help you to identify next steps in your exploration, preparation or application processes.
28 29 ACADEMIC RESOURCES DRS NATIONALLY 11-15% DISABILITY RESOURCES OF STUDENTS ON FOR STUDENTS COLLEGE CAMPUSES Disability is an aspect of diversity that HAVE A DISABILITY. ASP: ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS is integral to society and to our campus ASP provides comprehensive, personalized, high-level academic and social support for all UW undergraduates. ASP community. DRS works with students supports students with their transition into college life through drop-in and multidisciplinary tutoring, exam reviews individually to establish academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and ACADEMICS and discussion sessions at the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE), academic success coaching, services—more frequently referred to study skills workshops, academic achievement courses and one-on-one tutor-mentor relationships. as academic accommodations—to depts.washington.edu/aspuw eliminate barriers impacting a student’s equitable access to campus facilities, STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES programs and activities. 3000+ (SWD) ARE SERVED BY THE UW depts.washington.edu/uwdrs CLUE EACH YEAR. The Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) offers FIRST-YEAR INTEREST GROUPS tutoring, evening study sessions and exam reviews Success begins in the first quarter! TOP 3 REASONS TO TAKE A FIG in Mary Gates Hall. 1. Make Friends FIGs are a great opportunity to get connected to campus while exploring some of the University's most popular courses and fulfilling 2. Build Academic Community General Education requirements. fyp.washington.edu/figs 3. Find a Mentor OTHER TYPES OF ACADEMIC RESOURCES For a complete list of study, tutoring and writing resources visit the ASP website. fyp.washington.edu/hgstudyresources FIG CLASS COMBINATIONS
All FIGs include General Studies 199: University Community. FIGs are flexible: GEN ST STUDY CENTERS TUTORING ADVISING WRITING CENTERS 199 can be taken on its own or clustered with 1, 2 or 3 courses. Informal study spaces Drop-in support for University staff who provide Locations where students for certain subject areas. specific courses or individual support for can receive individual support Can include computers subject by paid peer academic classes, major at any stage of the writing 5 Credit ENGR class 101 and support from peer or tutors. selection, career exploration process including technical and 5 Credit GENGEN STST 5 Credit GEN ST GENGEN S ST T class Teaching Assistants. and more (pg. 22-23). career writing. 199 GEN ST class 5 Credit 199 199199 GEN ST 199 OR GEN ST 199 GENGEN S STT class 199 199 199 199 5 Credit 5 Credit 5 Credit class class ENGR class 101 5 Credit DO YOU HAVE CONCERNS IN THE CLASSROOM? class The Office of the Ombudserves the entire university community by providing a collaborative and confidential Register for 2-3 Register for 1-2 Register for 1 more Full schedule Engineering FIGs, all environment to discuss your situation and consider options for a plan. Last year the Office of the Ombud more courses more courses course (optional) (18 credits max) include ENGR 101 helped students navigate issues with grading and academic progress, classmate relationships, unclear class expectations and more. If you would like to make an appointment, please call: 206-543-6028 or visit General FIGS Only available for direct to college washington.edu/ombud Engineering 30 31 UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES are interactive, interdisciplinary spaces for scholarship where
technology and information ODEGAARD UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMICS come together. UW librarians UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARY UW Information Technology is a central resource for your technology needs, including software, mobile apps and tools to enhance your learning experience. itconnect.uw.edu work with students and faculty to As the main library for undergraduate students, Odegaard is a great place to meet with friends or study equip students with the skills and alone. It features multiple group study rooms and CANVAS: Instructors can post course materials and info online, and allow students to submit assignments, booths, mobile whiteboards and screens, active learning post discussion responses, check assignment due dates and send messages to instructors. resources needed to be successful classrooms, a Sound Studio, a Digital Presentation Studio researchers, scholars and informed and a quiet study space on the third floor. MOBILE UW: Discover the mobile resources and apps to help you succeed at the UW.
citizens in an information-rich Odegaard is also the home of the Odegaard Writing PANOPTO: Lecture capture software that lets you review recorded lectures. Great for test prep and for and Research Center and the Learning Commons. The catching up on work you missed. world. Learning Commons is the largest computing lab on campus and contains hundreds of computers (PCs MYUW: View your class schedule, notices of registration and other important dates, the academic and Macs), printers and scanners as well as software calendar, review tuition and other balances, find relevant events and more. for writing papers, creating presentations, audio and video editing and the Help Desk, which offersfree POLL EVERYWHERE: Respond to in-class polls from your phone, laptop or other mobile device. technology help. You’ll also find English as a Second DID YOU KNOW? Language (ESL) books, graphic novels, travel guides and MYPLAN: Online academic planner where you can create a plan for next quarter, next year or all the “Good Reads”— a collection of fun books for when you The UW has 16 different libraries, each way to graduation. Search for courses that interest you. Audit your progress. Find course sections need a break from studying! offering specialized materials and that work with your schedule. Use the Program Explorer tool to see all of the academic programs unique study spaces for all students. offered at the UW and run a degree audit to see how you are progressing toward each major, minor Odegaard is open 24 hours a day, Sunday through Check out the Art Library, Engineering or option. Share your plan with advisers. Thursday. Use your Husky Card to check out books and Library, Foster Business Library, Health movies, pay for printing and enter the building after 7 Sciences Library and more. NOTIFY UW: Provides alerts when open seats become available in closed courses. Don’t sweat p.m. Use your UW NetID to access online resources from registration! Get notified about course openings through email or on your phone. ASK A LIBRARIAN! off campus at any time. PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS: Librarians are friendly, knowledgeable lib.washington.edu Available to students as part of the Student Technology Fee. and can help you at any stage of the GOOGLE G SUITE: fyp.washington.edu/hggsuite research process. You can easily make • Links to information about each UW library, including MICROSOFT OFFICE 365: fyp.washington.edu/hgoffice365 an appointment with a librarian at the operating hours Odegaard Writing and Research • Specialized research databases, electronic books and . Center journals you can access from anywhere using your SCOUT UW NetID lib.washington.edu/ougl/owrc Scout helps you find campus study spaces, campus food and tech items. Find: • Thousands of DVDs and CDs you can check out for Textbooks for many courses free, as well as streaming videos • Study spaces filtered by criteria such as lighting, ambient noise, proximity to food and coffee and availability of amenities such as printers, whiteboards, outlets, etc. can be checked out from • Online Research Guides for every subject taught at Odegaard. the UW • Campus food locations, including cafe, market and restaurants and filter by cuisine, location or type of food. • Library job postings for students. Hundreds of • Tech items, such as tablets, digital cameras, digital video cameras, laptops, data projectors. 32 students work for University Libraries throughout 33 campus. scout.uw.edu FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS Among first year college students nationally, SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES AND THE CAREER & The Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD) assists students to extend their undergraduate experience beyond the classroom through community engagement, undergraduate research and INTERNSHIP CENTER scholarship opportunities. We support students to actively engage in their own learning, explore the world 32% 34% 25% and their place in it and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their goals. Discuss activities on campus with expd.uw.edu a career coach that may be a change career change majors have a clear good fit with your major and/or plans during during their first idea of how best Search the Undergraduate Research Database: career interests. their first year of year of college to achieve their college career goals RESEARCH washington.edu/undergradresearch ACADEMICS Ask questions and learn about The Career & Internship Center works with Ronald E. McNair Program, a TRIO Program, URP: Undergraduate Research Program connections between majors students to connect their academics and prepares students for doctoral study who assists students in all disciplines with planning and careers. extracurricular activities with future plans. are from low-income and first-generation or for an undergraduate research experience, Whether you’re beginning to explore majors underrepresented backgrounds and whose goals identifying faculty mentors and projects, defining We’ll help you reflect on your or already have a career path in mind, Career are to teach and conduct research at the college research goals, presenting and publishing interests, skills and strengths. Coaches can help you map out options and refine your strengths to take advantage of level. research findings and seeking funding for their What excites you? Pursue opportunities reflecting this. whatever opportunities come your way. research. EIP: Early Identification Program encourages The center hosts workshops on resume and and assists undergraduate students from THE HUSKY EXPERIENCE IS GLOBAL! Attend or view our workshops cover letter writing, interviewing, internship educationally and economically disadvantaged online to gather information and or job search strategy and more! In addition, Explore world problems and help develop backgrounds to pursue graduate or professional make connections across campus. we provide lots of online resources and in- school. solutions through coursework, service learning, person services including 1-on-1 appointments, mock interviews and drop-in sessions, so you can research, internships and study abroad. Learn how to start building a get all your questions answered. washington.edu/global/learning strong resume foundation by tracking your experiences. Additional career related resources include our free, online database of internship and job postings for UW students and alumni. And we STUDY ABROAD Investigate summer options and offer plenty of events throughout the year that leverage your first-year experience UW students are driven to discover on campus and around the world. More than 2,000 students study abroad bring employers to campus in search of hiring to secure an internship, job each year on a wide range of UW programs, international exchanges, UW partner programs and internship shadow or part-time job. Huskies. opportunities. Programs range from 10 days to one year. Many scholarships are available and financial aid will careers.uw.edu also follow you abroad! Drop-in advising every weekday.
washington.edu/studyabroad QUESTIONS TO ASK A ACTION STEPS CAREER COACH Visit us in MGH 134 and grab a Career Guide - STUDY ABROAD FAIR a comprehensive workbook to assist you as you • What if I don’t know what I want to study or do 1 prepare for your internship or career path. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 for work? • Is it ok to include jobs and activities from Meet with a Career Coach to discuss previous schools on my current resume? part-time campus jobs or get advice on • How can I show experience if I don’t have any? 2 updating your high school resume. • What is an internship and how do I find one? Attend the Job & Internship Fairs that are held in • What kinds of jobs do alumni from my February and April to explore what you want to do the intended major do? 3 summer after your first year. 34 35 FINANCIAL AID FINANCES Funding a college education takes careful planning and often requires using a variety of financial resources. We’re here to help you determine whether you qualify for aid, assist you in applying for aid and, finally, make sure you receive it.
OSFA: OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID OSFA administers student grants, scholarships, loans and work study opportunities. Each year about 53% of undergraduates receive approximately $430 million in financial aid — of which $260 million is SFS: STUDENT FISCAL SERVICES scholarship and grant funds. We have a wide array of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs SFS handles student billing, disbursement of financial aid, scholarships, to help students at all economic levels pay for their education. finaid.uw.edu GET funds and all other types of tuition payments. Please visit their website at finance.uw.edu/sfs/home to sign up for direct deposit, setup an Info VEBO: VETERAN EDUCATION BENEFITS OFFICE Release for parents/third party, change your address, find out the safest/ VEBO provides students with information about Veteran Affairs educational benefits, certifies GI Bill fastest way to pay the tuition bill via webcheck, or contact the office with benefits and answers questions about financial aid. We can help current service members, veterans and FINANCES any questions. their families navigate through the different benefit options to help pay for their education. veteran.uw.edu WHEN IS TUITION DUE? On the 3rd Friday of the Quarter: Payments must be received by Student Fiscal Services OCT JAN APR no later than the tuition due date. Go to fyp.washington.edu/hgdates for other 12 25 19 DO YOU NEED A JOB? important add/drop dates. Autumn Winter Spring Explore the websites below and start your search early. 2018 2019 2019 HuskyJobs: fyp.washington.edu/hghuskyjobs Work Study Positions: fyp.washington.edu/hgworkstudy
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DID YOU KNOW? Mary Gates Endowment for Students provides scholarships to help undergraduates become independent learners and community leaders, encouraging students’ development of creative, courageous activities. UW students can apply for funds to cover the cost of licensed childcare for their children (ages birth – 12 years old) while OMSFA: Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards helps UW undergraduates develop skills enrolled in an eligible program of study. and personal insights necessary to pursue scholarships appropriate for their goals.
36 Learn more fyp.washington.edu/hgchildcare 37 AID PROGRAMS FOR FRESHMEN & TO BE CONSIDERED TRANSFER STUDENTS COMMON STUDENT FOR FINANCIAL AID LOAN QUESTIONS • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For the While the thought of paying for school at UW may be stressful, there is financial aid available to help with Taking out loans to pay for educational and living your educational and living expenses. expenses while in school may seem daunting at first, best aid, meet our priority filing date of but loans can actually be a good option to help you get January 15 each year. You can apply HUSKY PROMISE TYPES OF AID your degree and set you up for success later on in life. after January 15 and some types of aid I’M UNSURE IF I’LL GET A GOOD JOB AFTER I are still available. The Husky Promise guarantees full tuition and standard • Grants and scholarships are two types of aid you 1 GRADUATE. WHAT IF I DON’T MAKE ENOUGH MONEY fees will be covered by grant or scholarship support for do not have to pay back, and are generally • If you are ineligible to complete the FOR LOAN REPAYMENT? eligible Washington state students. awarded to students based on financial need FAFSA, you may be able to complete UW students are some of the most employable graduates in the and/or merit. the Washington Application for State state of Washington. Federal loans have a number of repayment Your tuition will be covered first by your • Work-study is an opportunity for students to Financial Aid (WASFA) instead. federal and state grants — like the Pell Grant work part-time and earn a paycheck to help options, including an income-based repayment plan. Income- or State Need Grant. If your eligibility for these cover expenses, while earning experience based repayment ensures that your required monthly payment • Once awarded aid, you will be sent an in a professional environment. Work-study programs does not equal the full cost of your will not be more than 10% of your discretionary income. email to your UW email to view your
must be awarded to you as part of your FINANCES tuition, the UW will make up the difference with financial aid package, but non-work-study job award online at MyUW. institutional grants or scholarships up to your HOW MUCH WILL I NEED TO BORROW? opportunities are available too, both on and 2 That depends on how long it takes to complete your degree, • More information can be found on the need. Most Husky Promise students also receive off-campus. grant support to help with living expenses. • Loans must be paid back after you graduate or your eligibility for other aid besides loans, and your personal UW Financial Aid website. washington.edu/huskypromise are enrolled less than half-time. spending habits. For those students who borrowed at the UW campuses, last years’ graduating class left with about $22,417 in finaid.uw.edu cumulative average loan debt. This is below the national average EMERGENCY AID borrowed at public schools of $25,550. Emergency aid is available for the unpredictable, unexpected costs that cause significant stress and impact academic success and personal well being. washington.edu/emergencyaid • I’M AFRAID MY LOANS WILL GO INTO DEFAULT IF I 3 CAN’T PAY THEM OFF. Loan default rates for students at the UW are actually quite 24,000+ low. Compared to a national rate of 11.3%, UW students have a ANY HUNGRY HUSKY default rate of only 2.5%. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RESOURCES FOR WHEN YOU NEED A LITTLE EXTRA HELP FILLING YOUR PLATE. RECEIVED SOME FORM OF AID
• Campus Food Pantry: Throughout the quarter, Any Hungry Husky regularly hosts • WHY DO I NEED LOANS? CAN’T I JUST USE OTHER 4 FORMS OF AID? pantries where anyone with a Husky ID can shop for free groceries and produce. Food Insecurity Of course, loans should be your last resort for paying for school. When a person is in a position where • Financial Aid Food Security Grant: Through the Office of Student Financial Aid, We do not have enough funds to award you all grants so we end they are sacrificing food in order to address other life needs. students can apply for a $100 grant that goes directly on their Husky card and can up awarding some loans to help you meet your financial need. TOTAL AID RECEIVED be used to purchase food at any on-campus vendor. We encourage students to fully utilize grants, scholarships and $429,000,000+ employment wages before considering loans. However, if you do 15-25% • Get Involved: There are plenty of ways to get involved, whether through SCHOLARSHIPS: 12% of students experience food insecurity need to fill a financial gap, you can decide how much or how little at some point during college. volunteering, donating, or helping promote the services of Any Hungry Husky. GRANTS: 50% you want to borrow in loans. You can always repay your loans LOANS 37% early, too, without penalty. washington.edu/anyhungryhusky WORK STUDY: 1% @UWFoodPantry 38 39 HLI: HUSKY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE THREE WAYS TO KICK-START YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: CAMPUS LIFE Register for a Collegium Seminar and develop your leadership in a small, discussion- 1 based environment on a subject that intrigues you! collegium.uw.edu
Accelerate your leadership development in the Learning Leadership in Theory & 2 Practice course (BA 391/GEN ST 391/ENGR 202) winter quarter!
Being at a place like the University of Washington gives you the chance to engage with different cultures Get involved! Find the right leadership opportunity for you through the Leadership and people. Embrace the opportunity to meet someone new and gain new perspectives. Being 3 Commons at huskyleadership.uw.edu involved is more than just joining a club. Quite simply, involvement refers to the amount of physical and • huskyleadership.uw.edu psychological energy that you devote to your Husky experience. • [email protected] • facebook.com/huskieslead
JOIN A CLUB COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TAKE ATTEND AN ATHLETIC EVENT Community-based engagement is one of the many ways to develop your leadership skills. The following programs are located in Mary Gates Hall (MGH): ACTION: STUDY & WORK ON-CAMPUS EXPLORE YOUR INTEREST Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center facilitates opportunities for students to engage with and learn from their communities through service learning and community leadership. washington.edu/carlson
Jumpstart connects college students with preschool-aged children from under-served communities in Seattle
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF for early education opportunities. washington.edu/jumpstart CAMPUS LIFE
THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Pipeline Project connects students with educational, service and research opportunities in local and regional ASUW engages the campus community through programming, services and advocacy. Through advocating for K-12 schools. expd.uw.edu/pipeline policy change on our campus and beyond, programming educational and entertaining events, and funding student organizations on campus, ASUW strives to enrich student life and develop future leaders. Dream Project connects students interested in learning about educational equity and college access all while mentoring high school students from South King County. Apply to be appointed to one of the many university committees and councils as an ASUW representative or join washington.edu/dreamproject the ASUW Student Senate and discuss meaningful legislation. If you are interested in getting involved throughout the year, seek out an ASUW internship, run for an elected position, or apply to one of our 60 paid job opportunities. asuw.org | facebook.com/asuwseattle | HUB 121
CSSC: COMMUNITY STANDARDS & STUDENT CONDUCT Through the Student Conduct Code, Huskies hold themselves to the highest standards of ethics, integrity and accountability. The UW expects you to be informed of the Student Conduct Code and to conduct yourself as a responsible member of our community.
CSSC investigates allegations of misconduct and makes determinations of responsibility. Huskies who are suspected of violating the Student Conduct Code will be referred to CSSC to discuss the alleged incident. CSSC aims to provide education and development throughout the student conduct process.
40 41 GETTING TO CAMPUS Wherever you live and whatever your situation, Transportation Services is here to help you get to campus and around Seattle.
COMMUTE OPTIONS LIVING OFF CAMPUS? Need assistance with planning your commute? What's your transportation plan? Transportation Services’ free Commute Options program is here to help you learn all about your commute options. Staff provide personalized support to help you create a plan that best fits your needs.
We suggest you contact Commute Options before the start of each quarter to make U-PASS your first day of class as smooth as possible. All Seattle campus students automatically have a U-PASS activated on their Husky Card a week before transportation.uw.edu/commute-options the quarter starts. To finalize activation of your U-PASS, tap it on any bus or train card reader within 60 days. U-PASS membership benefits include:
• Unlimited rides on King County Metro, • Unlimited rides on NightRide Shuttle U AT A GLANCE Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap • Carpool incentives Transit, Everett Transit and Sound Transit, • Subsidized vanpool fare including Link light rail and Sounder trains CAMPUS LIFE Sustainability: of student, faculty and staff • Discounted membership on carshare • Full fare coverage on King County Water Taxis and bikeshare % trips to campus are by transit, and Kitsap Fast Ferry it s in our nature. ridesharing, biking or walking, • Deals and discounts at transportation-related rather than driving alone • Full fare coverage on Seattle Streetcar businesses