Three events, one tradition. Attend the official University Welcome (Convocation) with your family and new friends, connect with new first-year students or peers in your First-year Interest Group (FIG), and take your class W Photo as one husky family. We will take the W Photo rain or shine!
We encourage you to show your Husky spirit however that works for you. Our official colors are purple and gold. Every new student also gets a free t-shirt to wear to Husky Kickoff and celebrate the beginning of something great. Follow the instructions on your A&O Part 3 agenda to pick up your t-shirt.
New Student Convocation: You are invited to attend our welcome ceremony for all new student and their families. You will need a free ticket to attend the Convocation, and you must register.
Select the agenda based on your enrollment in a FIG or E-FIG (General Studies 199). To avoid losing your agenda, all links on this page will open in new tabs.
Prepare for Husky Kickoff
Please complete the following tasks to prepare:
- Eat before you arrive. If you need assistance with food, please visit the UW Food Pantry.
- Avoid Bags. You will be moving between locations (accessible routes available).
- Dress for the weather. Events will happen, rain or shine.
- Arrive on time. Give yourself time to get where you need to meet (see locations below).
- Know your FIG/E-FIG/GEN ST 205 C group information: Go to MyUW to find your General Studies 199: FIG section letter and number (general studies class section). Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m.Connect with FIG/E-FIG Peers & Leaders
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the IMA Fields to connect with your First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and classmates to create a community in small groups. When you arrive at the IMA Fields, you must know your FIG/E-FIG Section, which is the section of the course GEN ST 199 (ex. GEN ST 199 H5).
2:00 p.m.Husky Kickoff Begins
You will continue to the Husky Stadium field for the annual Husky Kickoff tradition. Continue connecting with first-year students, learn about Husky traditions, and take your class W Photo on the Husky Stadium Field.
If you want to view the activities from a low sensory area, please enter the stadium from the southeast entrance and you will be directed to the low-sensory location.
This event is open to new students only to ensure we can meet capacity. UW family members are encouraged to attend the New Student Convocation.
Prepare for Husky Kickoff
Please complete the following tasks to prepare:
- Eat before you arrive. If you need assistance with food, please visit the UW Food Pantry.
- Avoid Bags. You will be moving between locations (accessible routes available).
- Dress for the weather. Events will happen, rain or shine.
- Arrive on time. Give yourself time to get to where you need to meet (see locations below). Doors open at 1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m.Husky Kickoff Begins
Doors open at 1:45 p.m.
All new Huskies (freshman and transfer) are invited to continue to the Husky Stadium field for the annual Husky Kickoff tradition. Continue your connection with first-year students, learn about Husky traditions, and take your class W Photo on the Husky Stadium Field.
If you want to view the activities from a low sensory area, please enter the stadium from the southeast entrance and you will be directed to the low-sensory location.
This event is open to new students only to ensure we can meet capacity. UW family members are encouraged to attend the New Student Convocation.
120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825
Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed
Closed during University holidays.
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