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Student Life

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Our Mission

Student Life creates an inclusive, engaging and supportive university experience that fosters each student’s academic, personal and professional success.

Student Life Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Division of Student Life acknowledges the Coast Salish people of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot Nations. Student Life is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive climate that honors the diverse array of students, faculty and staff. We strive to provide pathways for success and to purposefully confront and dismantle existing physical, social and psychological barriers for minoritized students and communities. We engage in this work while learning and demonstrating cultural humility.

Inclusion at the University of Washington

The University of Washington is dedicated to being an inclusive environment that is welcoming to those with a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, values and viewpoints. You are here because you have demonstrated through your achievements, struggles and lived experiences that you have important perspectives to offer our community. Being exposed to new experiences and ideas that challenge us helps us to learn, grow and become prepared to contribute to our thriving democracy.

The world is a complex place. When we disagree, it is important that we do so with empathy and respect for each other’s humanity. The UW Student Code of Conduct prohibits discriminatory harassment of all kinds, including racist, sex- or gender-based, antisemitic, Islamophobic, ableist and other discriminatory harassment. It is our goal that everyone in our community feels welcomed and connected.

We all belong here.

Supporting Student Success through Access, Diversity and Engagement

Students pose for a picture at the W Statue at the north entrance of campus.

The Division of Student Life at the UW serves as a hub for a variety of programs, services, facilities and operations that are all designed to enrich the Husky Experience.

To ensure a leading-edge student experience, we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for students to make the most of their time at the UW by supporting their intellectual, physical and emotional development. As a division, we understand that student success is not solely defined by academic achievement. Through clubs and activities, leadership and service, and a dedicated network of mentors, students at the UW grow as individuals, embrace diversity and learn to engage in their communities.

Our Units

Led by Vice President for Student Life Denzil Suite, UW Student Life offers a wide range of programs and services that support students throughout their experience at the UW, deepening their experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Office of the Vice President

Student Life Unit Leaders