Parent Guide

About the UW

Admission

Orientation

Advising & Registration

Financial Information

Seattle Housing Options

Transportation

Student Health & Safety

FERPA

Graduation

Calendars

News

The University of Washington's main campus is located in Seattle, Washington. In 1990, the UW opened two additional campuses to broaden access to higher education. Both UW Bothell and UW Tacoma offer programs for undergraduate students and for master's degree candidates. 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 Statements
• Tuition/Fees Payment by Credit Card (available over the internet only)
• Student Tax Information
• Money Management
• Meet with a Student Fiscal Services Advisor

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

Helpful Links

UW News-
Navigating The Challenges of College Life

Send Email to Parent Resource

Tips for Parents

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for Academic Success

Parent/Family Resource and Referral Service

Contact SFS Through Live Chat
If you have a question for staff in Student Fiscal Services try the 'live chat' option as an alternative to telephone or email.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) now available online.

Ebilling

Paper tuition bills are no longer mailed out. Students are reminded periodically throughout the quarter by email to check their tuition statement on MyUW. This is the official bill. Students may authorize online access to their statement by two additional people (for example, parents).

If you are trying to access the Online Tuition Statement and are having difficulties, please verify your email address, the 7 digit student number, and the password sent to you when your access was authorized. In addition, your computer will need to be set to accept cookies.

Web Check Payment

You may pay your student's tuition and related charges online by web check from your checking or savings account. If you have been authorized by your student to view their tuition statement online, you may also make web check tuition payments. You will receive an email containing a password and login information and will need a bank routing number, account number and UW student ID number to complete the transaction.

Important Dates

Winter Quarter

Monday, January 7th:
First day of Winter quarter

Friday, January 25th:
Tuition Due Date for Winter quarter.

Monday, February 18th:
Presidents' Day, no regular classes

Friday, February 22nd:
Registration for Spring quarter begins.

Friday, March 14th:
Last day to withdraw (dropping all classes)
Last day of instruction

March 17th - 21st:
Final Examination Week

Spring Quarter

Monday, March 31st:
First day of Spring quarter

Friday, April 11th:
Tuition Due Date for Spring quarter.

Friday, April 11th:
Deadline for application for baccalaureate degrees and certificates for Spring quarter.

Monday, April 14th:
Registration for Summer quarter begins.

Friday, May 2nd:
Registration for Autumn quarter begins.

Monday, May 26th:
Memorial Day, no regular classes

Friday, June 13th:
Last day to withdraw (dropping all classes)
Last day of instruction

June 9th - 13th:
Final Examination Week

Commencement

Seattle - Saturday, June 14th
Tacoma - Friday, June 13th
Bothell - Sunday, June 15th:
Commencement