UW Board of Regents
The University of Washington Board of Regents governs and stewards the University in succession to past citizens, and for the benefit of present and future citizens of the State of Washington, as provided by statute. The Board selects, supervises, and evaluates the University President. With exceptions, the Board delegates day-to-day administration of the University to the President, in consultation with the faculty, in accordance with statute.
The Board of Regents consists of eleven members, one of whom is a student and one of whom is a member of the faculty. Regents are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms, with the exception of the Student Regent, who serves a one-year term, and the Faculty Regent, who serves a three-year term.
Meeting updates
- The regular meetings of the Board are scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2025. Schedule and agendas will be available here at noon on Friday, May 2, 2025.
- Sign up to provide public comment at the meetings of the Board on Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2025, using the Request to Provide Public Comment form available at noon on Friday, May 2, 2025.
- 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Due dates and formatting guidelines for Board Meeting items
Announcements
- Applications to be 2025-26 Student Regent are live through April 20.
- Board of Regents chooses Robert J. Jones to be 34th President of the University of Washington.
- Former Governor, Senator, and Regent Daniel J. Evans dies at 98.
- Statement of the Board Chairs on Disruption of the September 12 Board meeting.
- Statement on President Cauce’s Plans to Step Down as President in 2025 (June 12, 2024).