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DAWG DAZE
The UW's oldest tradition, when we welcome students to campus with 250+ events from more than 60 UW departments and student organizations.
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THE IMA
Indoor swimming, running, squash, climbing, weightlifting, cardio, archery, cycling, badminton, volleyball and more: The Intramural Activities Building is your ultimate playground!
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STUDENT CLUBS
Student K-pop dance group THE KOMPANY performs on Red Square. You never know what fun you'll find in our 1,000+ student clubs!
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MAKERS FAIR
The quarterly Makers Fair showcases the creative talents and unique crafts of UW students, faculty, and staff. Browse the treasures or show off your own creations!
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ESPORTS
The HUB Esports Arena & Gaming Lounge features high-end gaming computers for casual and competitive gaming and virtual reality.
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GET OUTSIDE
Students have access to kayaking, golf, softball and gear for outdoor expeditions.
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STUDENT CULTURAL GROUPS
No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can find your family away from home.
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HOUSING
With residence halls and apartments designed to connect you to community and support your success, we'll help you find your Husky home.
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W DAY
Celebrate the UW's birthday with music, games, giveaways and other treats on Red Square!
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GREEK LIFE
About 4,700 UW students are part of our nearly 70 fraternities and sororities.
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CLASS DAY REGATTA
Students line “The Cut” to take part in one of our oldest traditions.
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STUDENT CLUBS
With this many clubs, you can find your community no matter what you like to do.
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Housing & dining
You don’t have to live on campus, but most freshmen do. We have rooms and spaces for every price point and lifestyle; take a virtual tour of your options at admit.uw.edu/visit.
Student resources
The UW offers students a multitude of services to help them thrive. Whether you’re looking for extra tutoring, counseling support, career advice or help finding your community, we have you covered.
Intramural activities
The Intramural Sports program has more than 30 leagues, tournaments and events, in Open, Co-Recreational, Women’s and Men’s divisions. With offerings from bowling to badminton, triathlons to tennis and dodgeball to volleyball, plus a range of levels from newbie to expert, everyone can find a way to get their game on.
Diversity at the UW
From President Ana Mari Cauce’s Race & Equity Initiative to the welcoming environment of the Q Center and the many resources of the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, the UW is devoted to advancing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for the whole UW community.
Husky health and well-being
Nothing is more important than the security, health and well-being of our students. Explore campus safety, mental health, medical and recreation resources.
Student cultural groups
We understand the importance of finding your community while attending college. The UW is home to organizations that celebrate the diversity of our student body, including the Black Student Union, wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House, the Q Center, the Latinx Student Union, CIRCLE (Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange) — and many more.
Husky Union Building
The HUB of student life since 1949, the Husky Union Building is a popular gathering spot with a food court, event spaces, student services, a gaming lounge, bowling alley, student-run bike shop and much more!
SafeCampus
Available by phone, SafeCampus helps the UW community prevent violence and respond to concerns. When you call, a trained, empathetic professional will listen and offer support and guidance.