Board of Regents

UW Board of Regents

Suzzallo lamp

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 ten members, one of whom is a student. Regents are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms, with the exception of the Student Regent, who serves a one-year term.

Meeting updates

  • The meetings of the Board scheduled for December 8 and 9, 2021, are cancelled. The next regular meetings of the Board will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, and on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  In accordance with the Governor’s directive, all attendees must wear masks. Schedule and agendas will be available at noon on Friday, January 7, 2022.
  • Sign up to provide public comment at the meetings of the Board on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, and on Thursday, January 13, 2022, using the Request to Provide Public Comment form available at noon on Friday, January 7, 2022. If space remains, sign up at the meetings, before the start of the meetings.
  • 2022 Meeting Schedule
  • 2021 Meeting Schedule
  • Due dates and formatting guidelines for Board Meeting items

Announcements