Undergraduate Academic Affairs

First Year Programs


December 29, 2014

6 high notes for Danny Shelton in 2014

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Husky football player Danny Shelton

Husky senior nose tackle Danny Shelton had a busy year in 2014. Both on and off the field, dedication to his academic studies and leadership on the football field reflect this Husky’s passion and drive.


September 22, 2014

“W” stands for welcome!

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Photo of students in W formation

On September 21, 2014, thousands of new University of Washington freshmen and transfer students formed a gigantic W on the field at Husky Stadium and had their class photo taken. The big “W”   The W photo tradition began in 2005 as a freshman photo. In 2011, transfer students joined the photo. The W spans…


April 24, 2014

LeAnne Wiles, associate director in First Year Programs, named a Distinguished Staff Awardee

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Portrait of LeAnne Wiles

LeAnne Wiles, associate director in First Year Programs, was recently named a Distinguished Staff Awardee for 2014! Four individuals, including Wiles, and one team were awarded the University of Washington’s top honor for its staff.


June 28, 2013

Oh the places they’ll go! New grads and their plans

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Merzamie Cagaitan

Taking our inspiration from the classic children’s book (and graduation gift), Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss, we asked some new graduates a couple questions. Those questions are: What’s your most memorable experience with an Undergraduate Academic Affairs program? Dr. Seuss says, “You have brains in your head. / You have feet in…



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