Parent Guide

The University of Washington is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with three campuses in Western Washington: Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma. All campuses serve diverse student populations through a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

About the University of Washington

• A Message From the President
• University of Washington Profile - Quick facts, history and general information about the UW
• Campus Tours - On campus and virtual tours
• Restoring the Core - Information and pictures on the UW's investment to restore and modernize buildings throughout campus
• Campus Events - Listing and calendar of events on campus
• Common Phone Numbers and Emails
• Getting to the Seattle Campus
• Parking at the Seattle Campus
• Local Seattle Accommodations

Admissions

• Admissions Information for UW Degrees and Programs
• Annual Student Budget

Orientations

• First Year and Transfer Students
• International Students

Advising & Registration

• Where to Go For Advising
• Workshops and Information Sessions
• New Students
• Registration
• Office of Minority Affairs

Financial Information

• Office of Student Financial Aid
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Tuition Rates
• Paying Your Tuition and Fees
• Private Scholarships
• Tuition Due Dates
• Tuition/Fees Payment by Credit Card (available over the internet only)
• Student Tax Information
• Money Management
• Student Fiscal Forms

Seattle Housing Options

• Residence Halls
• Single Student Apartments
• Student Housing Affairs
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Dining
• Housing and Food Services - Parent Pages

Transportation

• Commuting: The U-Pass Program
• Parking Options for Students
• Airport Bus Routes
• Metro Trip Planner (King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.)

Student Health & Safety

• Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan
• Hall Health Primary Care Center
• Disabled Student Services
• Counseling Center
• Campus Safety

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• What is FERPA?
• Financial Aid Office Information Release

Graduation

• Graduation, Commencement, and Diplomas
• Transcripts

Calendars

• Academic Calendar

News

• The Daily
• Current News Releases

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If your department has timely information that could be posted on the Parent & Family Guide page, e-mail a short paragraph to registra@u.washington.edu. Please include your name, department and any relevant websites or phone numbers. Thank you.