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!
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Welcome, Admitted Families!
Your student said yes — or they’re getting close. Find details on Admitted Student Day, Admitted Student Fridays, Family Orientation, hotel courtesy rates, and tools to prepare for the transition ahead.
Springtime in Seattle
Planning to visit your Husky this spring?
Seattle comes alive with cherry blossoms, baseball, & longer days. Here are a few ideas—from the iconic Quad to Husky Ballpark.
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Supporting our Huskies
Our Parent & Family Programs works with our Student Care Team about concerns regarding student safety and well-being.
Latest from Parent & Family Programs
30+ Changes & Counting: Why Your Family Needs PFP This Year
April 3, 2026
The UW changes every year — new systems, new rates, new rules. Even families who've done this before are working with outdated information. Here's why connecting with Parent & Family Programs matters more than you think.
What We’re Watching This Spring — And Why It Matters for Your Family
March 19, 2026
One of the things we hear most from Husky families is this: “I want to stay informed, but I don’t always know what’s relevant to my student.” We get it. Higher education news moves fast, and not all of it lands the same way when you’re a parent or family member trying to support a…
Husky Giving Day — April 23, 2026
A Bellevue family has put up a $25,000 challenge gift — because they believe what you believe.
15 UW families have already given. We’re more than halfway to 25 — and April 23 is 9 days away.
When 25 families give before April 23, the first $5,000 unlocks for students. On Husky Giving Day, an additional $20,000 unlocks — until the challenge runs out.
One gift. Any amount. Amplified by a family who believes the same thing you do: every Husky deserves the resources to thrive.
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.
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