A place to call their own
Traditional or modern residence halls. Shared apartments. Greek life and off-campus housing.
Whether your student loves to socialize or craves quiet time, the UW has a place to meet their needs. It’s not required, but 71% of UW freshmen choose to live on campus because of the convenience and community.
And speaking of convenience, hungry Huskies will find no shortage of on-campus food choices. The Seattle campus features 30 dining locations, including restaurants, cafés, food trucks, food courts and markets.
Our Move In & Move Out page can help you prepare for your student’s first year if they choose to live on campus.
Money & calendar
A room for everyone
Nearly 10,000 UW students live, study and socialize in on-campus residence halls and apartments managed by UW Housing & Food Services (HFS). On-campus housing for undergraduates includes residence halls (dormitories) and shared apartments with full kitchens. Housing may be arranged for the nine-month academic year or year round. Explore different housing options by taking a video tour of the UW residence halls and apartments.
Healthy eats
No matter where they live, your UW student will have access to a wide range of healthy meals and snacks. Many residence halls require students to have a dining plan. For students living in apartments, optional dining plans provide flexibility and convenience.
More to explore
HFS dates & deadlines
The Housing & Food Services calendar tracks important dates: dining plan changes, housing applications, move-in, move-out.
Husky Card
Your student’s ID. Used for dining plans, vending, parking, building access, and library checkouts. Funds can be added by family members.
Off-campus housing
Browse current rentals on the UW Off-Campus Marketplace. Student Legal Services can also review rental and lease agreements.
Nutrition and dietary needs
HFS Dining accommodates dietary restrictions, allergies, and specific food needs. A registered dietitian is available for consultations.