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. We also want you to start your Husky journey with pride!
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, E-FIG (General Studies 199) or General Studies 205 C (transfer students). To avoid losing your agenda, all links on this page will open in new tabs.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the IMA Fields to connect with your First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader, Engineering Peer Educator (EPE), or GEN ST 205 C Peer Leaders 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).
You will continue to the Husky Stadium field for the annual Husky Kickoff tradition. Continue connecting with first-year and transfer students in large group activities, learn about Husky traditions from some special guests, 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.
Please complete the following tasks to prepare:
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 and transfer students in large group activities, learn about Husky traditions from special guests, 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 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Closed during University holidays.
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