Learning beyond the classroom

A student organization where your Husky forges lifelong friendships. Performing arts or sports where your student can share their talents. Volunteering in the community to help those in need.

At the UW, your student’s education goes beyond the four walls of a classroom. Whatever their interests or passions, there’s a club or activity to help them find their community and make the most of their Husky Experience.

Talk with your Husky

Finding a club or activity that suits their interests
Balancing academic life with social life
Ways to give back to the community
How to seek out leadership opportunities

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Find your community

The UW is home to hundreds of registered student clubs and organizations—from academic-focused groups to service clubs to a group just for bagel lovers (yes, really). Joining a club is a great way to build friendships, develop leadership skills, and discover new interests. You can help your student find a club that’s right for them.

Browse the directory

Give back

From off-campus volunteering to public-service fellowships, UW students give back to their community in a variety of ways. Many opportunities integrate service into coursework for credit. The Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to contribute to thriving communities.

CELE Center website

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Major and career exploration

Pursuing a major at the UW can open many career paths your student may not have considered. With a UW degree, anything is possible.

Career & Internship Center

Land a research position

At the UW, research isn’t just for PhD students. The Office of Undergraduate Research lists hundreds of opportunities to work with faculty and research teams.

Undergraduate Research Program

Cheer on the Dawgs

Husky sports are a source of pride for the whole community. Full-time UW students can buy discounted Dawg Pack tickets for football and men’s basketball, and many other events are free with a Husky Card.

UW Athletics