Student life

Your Husky Experience doesn’t end when you leave the classroom — your time outside of class is just as vital.

  • MAKER'S FAIR, Browse beautiful creations made by members of the UW community or show off your own work.

    MAKER'S FAIR

    Browse beautiful creations made by members of the UW community or show off your own work.

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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!

    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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  • 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.

    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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  • ESPORTS, The HUB Esports Arena & Gaming Lounge features high-end gaming computers for casual and competitive gaming and virtual reality.

    ESPORTS

    The HUB Esports Arena & Gaming Lounge features high-end gaming computers for casual and competitive gaming and virtual reality.

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  • STUDENT CLUBS, BTS joined student K-pop dance group THE KOMPANY to perform on Red Square. You never know what fun you'll find in a student club!

    STUDENT CLUBS

    BTS joined student K-pop dance group THE KOMPANY to perform on Red Square. You never know what fun you'll find in a student club!

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  • GET OUTSIDE, Students have access to kayaking, golf, softball and gear for outdoor expeditions.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    W DAY

    Celebrate the UW's birthday with music, games, giveaways and other treats on Red Square!

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  • GREEK LIFE, About 4,400 UW students are part of our 65 fraternities and sororities.

    GREEK LIFE

    About 4,400 UW students are part of our 65 fraternities and sororities.

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  • CLASS DAY REGATTA, Students line “The Cut” to take part in one of our oldest traditions.

    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.

    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.

Housing and food services

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.

Student resources

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.

Intramurals

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.

uw.edu/diversity

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.

wellbeing.uw.edu

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 and CIRCLE, (Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange) — and many more.

Student organizations

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, a gaming lounge and a bowling alley.

THE HUB

SafeCampus

Available by phone 24/7, 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.

safecampus