W Day
Save the date for W Day: Oct. 15
Huskies everywhere will celebrate W Day on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. This year marks 160 years since the UW’s founding and brings Huskies together again for a day of Purple Pride!
Celebrate on Red Square, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bring your Husky spirit to the W Day party on Red Square — show the world why you love the UW and kick off Homecoming weekend in style.
Top four reasons not to miss the celebration:
- 4. It’s the perfect way to kick off Homecoming weekend.
- 3. T-shirts, music and more.
- 2. You get to show the world why you
the UW.
- 1. Being back on campus together = AWESOME!
SCHEDULE

W Day giveaways
- 10 a.m. W Day T-shirts
- 11 a.m. Popcorn
- 1 p.m. Cookies
One per person, while supplies last.

Special appearances
- 10 a.m. President Cauce
- 11:30 a.m.–noon Husky Marching Band, Harry the Husky and UW Cheer & Dance

Music
- 10 a.m.–noon Rainy Dawg Radio
- Noon–2 p.m. KEXP DJ Supreme La Rock

Photo ops
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Airy the Husky, Husky Helmet Car
Show your spirit and share on social
Wherever you are, Oct. 15 is the day to rock your favorite purple-and-gold gear! Show the world why you love the UW and share your pics on social media using #WDay.
Take part in tradition
W Day is just the start of Homecoming weekend and UW Family Weekend — with lots of ways to celebrate all things Husky!