Join us for two of the largest UW traditions combined into one event!
New Student Convocation is one of only two occasions where the University president, the Board of Regents, the deans of the 16 schools and colleges and the faculty gather in a formal academic setting focused on students. The other, of course, is the graduation ceremony, Commencement. These two events are the seminal “bookend” events of a college career.
First-year students, parents, families, and friends are welcome to register and participate. Registration is free. However, please sign up in advance to receive the link to join online.
Register for New Student Convocation
For questions, please contact First Year Programs at 206-543-4905 (call) or 206-207-5564 (text).
Zoom Instructions: Please make sure you have the most current version of Zoom downloaded on your device. You can do so by going to zoom.us/download to download the latest version.
The offices of Parent & Family and First Year Programs would like to invite the parents, families, and all supporters of our #newhuskies2020 to participate in our annual tradition of New Student Convocation & Husky Kick-Off.
We have the following watch parties, so parents are able to virtually meet and chat with UW parents & families within your region. Each group will be facilitated by a UW staff member.
We will be giving away some UW Family Swag during the pre-show!
Western Washington Eastern Washington Northern California Southern California U.S. Out-of-State International
• Connection Group webinars will open at 3:15 p.m. (Pacific time) on Sunday, September 27.
• You can join any connection group you want regardless of location.
• At times, connection groups may reach capacity. Please either join another group or wait a few minutes to try joining again.
First-year students will have their own specific connection group. All events begin at 3:30 p.m. and will end by 5:00 p.m.
View your email for the link after registering.
Stay in your connection group to continue interacting with others as you watch the webcast, welcome remarks, and the revealing of the "W" class photo mosaic.
View your email for the link after registering.
The event will wrap up once the "W" photo is revealed. Welcome to the pack!
120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825
Academic Year: M-F 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (PDT)
Summer: M-Th 7:30 a.m.–4:30p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Closed during University holidays.
206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)
