Student Life Grows

In May, the University of Washington's Board of Regents approved Phase One of the Housing Master Plan for the expansion of on-campus student housing. In July, the Board of Regents approved the remodel plan for the Husky Union Building (HUB), as well as an expansion of the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) and a remodel of the Hall Health Primary Care Center.

These approvals signal the continued commitment to improving the UW student experience. The new environments will facilitate a deeper sense of community and connection among our students, and we look forward to the intensive process of planning and construction that will allow UW to provide long-awaited growth in our buildings and facilities.

Welcome

At the University of Washington we are committed to our students' whole development - mind, body, purpose, spirit, and meaning.

Our division is comprised of sixteen departments and offices that play an integral role in your education, whether you are aware of it or not. Admissions and Student Financial Aid help make your entry to UW a smooth and affordable one. The Office of the Registrar handles many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that make your day-to-day academic life possible. Some students work with Disability Resources for Students from day one, while others may discover that they need additional support along the way. We keep you well-fed and sheltered through Housing and Food Services, active and healthy through Recreational Sports Programs, and up-to-date through Student Publications. We'll be your partners in safety and crime prevention through the University Police Department. We also work closely and collaboratively with our fraternities and sororities through Fraternity and Sorority Life - important communities at UW. And if you should experience challenges along the way, the Counseling Center is here to listen and offer support. Your interests, leadership skills, and desire to serve will find a home with Student Activities and Union Facilities. Career Center prepares you for each step towards life beyond UW and when you are ready to leave us, the Office of Ceremonies will help you celebrate your transition. Our commitment to your growth and development at UW is evidenced in our work through Health and Wellness, and our expectations for your continued commitment to the principles of our community are upheld through Community Standards and Student Conduct. Behind the scenes, Student Life Advancement raises money for scholarships and important student services. These are just a few of the ways we touch your experience at UW. We are also very proud of the many collaborative relationships we have with other departments and divisions across the University, all of which contribute to the world-class education that you find at UW.

The Office of the Vice President and Vice Provost is the place to go when you don't know where to go. We work with students and families in difficult situations, when multiple services are needed to provide a safe transition. We may work with a student for just a couple of days to weather a storm, a quarter to handle an unexpected hardship, or for the length of an education in rare cases. If you find yourself in a challenging situation and you don't know where to start, rest assured that we are here to work with you.

We look forward to seeing you on campus and working with you through any and all of our network of student development services and programs.

Eric S. Godfrey

Vision and Values

The Division of Student Life has undertaken a process to align our work with the University of Washington's Vision and Values. By clarifying the areas where our work furthers the purpose of the University as a whole, we can begin to identify potential partnerships, collaborations, and even gaps and redundancies, thereby deepening the impact of our work for each individual student and the community. We invite you to read our statements.