Parents & Families
Welcome to the UW Family! Behind every Husky, there’s a pack of loved ones, mentors & supporters who helped them reach this milestone. We’re so glad you’re here.
Welcome to the UW Family
Your role in your student’s life may be shifting, but it’s just as important as ever. We’re here to provide you with the resources you need to help your Husky make the most of their UW experience.
On these pages, you’ll find information on everything from financial aid to campus life to health and safety protocols. You and your Husky are about to embark on a life-changing journey. Welcome to the UW family!
READ THE LATEST UW PARENT INSIDER
- December 2025: Sharing key dates, finals support tips, winter break and housing information, safety drill details, and a message from the UW president.
Huskies head to LA
Bowl tickets are available for our UW Parents & Families NOW!
New Huskies & Families 2025
New Huskies & Families for Autumn 2025
During the quarter, this is a great time to be an active listener and wait for your students to give you an update about how their quarter is going. Let them lead the conversation when sharing their grades, and their progress.
Encourage your Huskies to meet with tutoring and academic advisors before their first midterms. Have they met with anyone in Academic Support Programs? If not, share this the Study Skills Quiz, where students get individualized resource recommendations based on their needs.
Join our official New Families 2025 official Facebook group is available, where we are able to verify your student’s status!
How WE Support Our PACK
Supporting our Huskies
Our Parent & Family Programs works with our Student Care Team about concerns regarding student safety and well-being.
The Student Care Team regularly meets and represents campus leaders from Student Life, Housing & Food Services, Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, Campus & Community Safety, and the Graduate School.
Holiday Message from Robert J. Jones to our UW Family
Wishing you a happy new year with gratitude and joy
Support the Husky Experience
Your philanthropic support strengthens every student’s UW experience. The UW Parent & Family Fund makes it possible for us to provide critical programs and resources, like the student emergency fund and 24/7 access to mental health counselors.
Stay Informed
Get regular updates about what’s happening at UW and family support tips by signing up for the Parent Insider newsletter.