Welcome to the Parent & Family Programs Blog, also known as Husky Family Pack PSA’s. We will share announcements, tips, and support for our Husky families. We encourage parents and families to bookmark this page and check back often. We post helpful information, resources, events, and news that help parents and families support their Husky’s academic journey, health and well-being, as well as their safety while attending the University of Washington.
New Family and #NewHuskies2025 Scam Alert
May 9, 2025
PSA for #NewHuskies2025 and UW Families! A heads-up before you click “Join” on that Facebook group or type in your credit card… 🚩 A group titled “University of Washington Class of 2029 (Official)” is circulating on Facebook right now. Despite the name and use of UW’s colors and logos, this group is NOT affiliated with…
Commencement 2025
May 6, 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025, the University of Washington’s 150th graduating class! Do you have or know an upcoming UW graduate? On June 14, we will celebrate this year’s graduates, as we honor the legacy of Clara McCarty and the northwest pioneers who changed the course of history nearly 175 years ago. Congratulations to…
🏡 Time to Apply for On-Campus Housing!
May 6, 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome your student to the Husky community! If your student is an incoming first-year planning to live on campus, encourage them to submit their 2025–26 Housing Application between May 5 and May 14 for priority 1 assignment group. ✨ Applying within this window places them in the Priority 1 assignment group, which…
Condemning last night's violent and illegal occupation of the IEB
May 6, 2025
Please read the following message from President Ana Mari Cauce. This message was sent to our UW students, staff & faculty. Dear UW community, Late yesterday afternoon, a group identifying themselves as the suspended student organization SUPER UW posted on social media that they were occupying the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building on the Seattle campus and…
Limited edition #NewHuskies2025 lawn signs - in stock now!
April 30, 2025
#NewHuskies2025 Lawn Signs — Now available at the UBookstore! Limited edition Lawn Signs are now available. Help show off your new Husky pride with a "We Joined the Pack #NewHuskies2025" lawn sign. As Decision Day 2025 approaches, we partnered with our friends at the University Bookstore for UWFamily Lawn Sign for our newly committed Huskies…
Returning Resident Housing Deadline Extended!
April 9, 2025
Deadline Extended to April 11 Great news for our returning residence halls Husky students! Our colleagues in HFS have graciously extended the returning resident application deadline to Friday, April 11th at 11:59pm. If your Husky was not not able to previously complete the application, please encourage them to apply! If your Husky is unsure of…
UW ranked number one in the country!
March 31, 2025
UW ranked number one in the country! Did you know that UW was ranked number one in the country and number two in the world, for Library and Information Services? The services and support these units provide to all Huskies, are crucial contributions to the Husky Experience. According to the QS World University Rankings by…
Springtime in Seattle: Planning to visit your Husky?
March 25, 2025
Visiting Seattle in the Spring — Make it a Spring UW Family Weekend! Spring Quarter can be a great time to visit and support your Husky. If it has been a bit of challenging winter quarter for your Husky or you, planning a family weekend or sibling visit in April and May maybe a great…
UW IT Connect launches new Information Technology website
March 11, 2025
Introducing it.uw.edu (and goodbye, IT Connect)! UW-IT has taken a significant first step in rebranding IT Connect to Information Technology. Visit the new, improved website for UW-IT’s tools and service content and news. The new website makes it easier for students to find what they need. Encourage your Husky to bookmark the page and use…
Live with the Pack again next year!
February 24, 2025
Why your Husky should consider returning to UW Residence Halls Did you know that 3,300 HFS residents are 2nd-year students or more?! Is your Husky curious about living back with the pack in the Residence Halls next year? Encourage them to watch our UW Housing video to hear from previous UW residents about why they…
Husky SafeTrip and NightRide
February 13, 2025
Same safety escort service, new name: Husky SafeTrip The University of Washington Police Department has changed the name of its nighttime safety escort service from Husky NightWalk to Husky SafeTrip. The switch is to help students, faculty and staff better understand the program, which is a safe ride with a UWPD security guard, not a…
Move-out Resources
February 10, 2025
Prepping for Spring Quarter Review and read! Preparing to move out is all about the planning. Plan ahead! Be sure that your Husky reviews and follows the Residence Hall checkout process. Huskies living in the Residence Halls have to schedule part of the checkout process with their RA’s. Student Legal Services is available for your…
Welcome to Husky Family Pack PSA's
January 27, 2025
We are excited to announce the launch our Husky Family Pack PSA's site! This blog is a great resource for parents and families, faculty and staff, and our program partners, who are looking to support Huskies on their academic journey. At the end of this week, our February Parent Insider Email Newsletter will be going…