Welcome to your new Husky home
Whether your student is moving in this September or moving out at the end of the year, this page connects you and your Husky to the housing, dining, and family-side resources you need.
Our Housing & Food Services has a dedicated Student Services Office (SSO) to help answer any questions that you and your Husky have about housing, dining plans, and more. They can be reached by email (hfsinfo@uw.edu) or phone (206-543-4059), or visit them in person weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lander Hall.
In addition to the SSO, each residence hall has a Resident Adviser (RA) on duty at night who can provide immediate help and guidance for your Husky when the front desks are not staffed. They can be reached by phone at 206-543-1000. Encourage your student to save this number on their phone.
Save the dates: Move-In Week is Sept. 22 to 25, 2026
PFP hosts the Move-In Family Lounge on campus during Move-In Week. Think of it as orientation part three for families, the universal in-person moment where UW families meet other UW families while your student is moving in. Details on the Welcoming UW Families page.
Visiting Seattle this summer? Our Summer in Seattle visiting guide has day-trip ideas, hotel partners, and the Seafair-and-Family-Orientation overlap.
When will we know our move-in day and residence hall?
Move-In Week is set. What firms up over the summer is the rest of the detail. Here is the timeline so you can plan travel with confidence.
Book travel now
Move-In Week is September 22 to 25, 2026, a fixed four-day window. You can book flights and a hotel around those dates today. You do not need your student's residence hall to plan the trip.
Specifics arrive in mid-August
Your student's residence hall assignment and their exact move-in day and appointment time both come from Housing & Food Services in mid-August. The appointment is scheduled around the Advising & Orientation date your student registers for.
Apply for housing early
Housing & Food Services assigns housing in priority groups based on when students apply. Encourage your student to complete their HFS housing application soon so they land in an earlier group.
These details go to your student, not to you
For student privacy, Housing & Food Services sends the residence hall assignment and move-in details only to your student's UW email, and cannot release room assignments to parents directly. Ask your student to forward you what they receive so you both have the dates and details in hand.
Move-in week
Moving in
Learn everything you need to know about moving your student into campus housing, including when to arrive, parking and drop-off locations, checking in, safety protocols, and more. The move-in guide also has a helpful list of what to bring, and what not to bring with you.
Moving out
When the year wraps and your student is ready to move out, this page walks through the process, including room inspection, packing, how to return keys and parking permits, and cleaning instructions. Move Out Checklist
