Student Activities Fair

Interested in making friends and getting involved on campus? Explore UW’s 800 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and learn more about what they do and how to join. Connect with people that share your interests and passions or discover new ones! Meet and talk with staff from the Student Activities Office (SAO), who advise and support student-run events, programs, and governance.

Scholarship Info Session for New Huskies

Do you want to apply to scholarships while at UW, but don’t know where to start? Does the scholarship process feel intimidating? The University of Washington’s Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is excited to host information sessions for new, first-year, and transfer students. In this session, you’ll be introduced to UW scholarships and other funding opportunities (local and national) you can apply for that can reduce the cost of college expenses, help you gain research and leadership experience, and even support your endeavors to study abroad. You’ll learn tools and strategies for finding scholarships, and tips to make your applications more polished and competitive. It is never too early to learn about and begin applying for scholarships!

Undergraduate Research for Transfer Students Panel & Social

Are you a transfer student interested in undergraduate research? Get a jump-start with this workshop for incoming transfer students in all disciplines to get up to speed on the resources and opportunities available for you to engage in faculty-mentored research at UW! In addition, learn about key library resources and services that support all forms of undergraduate research. Join Office of Undergraduate Research advisers, current undergraduate student researchers, and UW Libraries staff for this interactive, informational session. Stick around after the presentation to ask questions and connect with other transfer students! Snacks and stickers will be provided.

Husky Card required for entry to Odegaard Library.

Deaf/HoH/CODA/SODA Boba Social with ASL Club UW

If you identify as Deaf; HoH (Hard of Hearing); CODA (Child of Deaf Adults); SODA (Sibling of Deaf Adult); etc. we recommend stopping by to grab some boba and meet new people from the UW community! It will be lots of conversation, boba, and board games. This will be a voice-off event.

ASUW Meet and Greet

The Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) welcomes all students interested in student government, on-campus events, and building community at UW to the HUB 121 office! Come check out the office, make new friends, and learn more about opportunities to get involved in a variety of programs through ASUW, such as the ASUW Senate, student commissions, event planning and more. We can’t wait to meet you and continue expanding our ASUW family!

Get Drop-In Advice with Humanities Academic Services (HAS)

The Humanities Academic Services team would love to welcome you all (back) to campus for Autumn quarter! Our center will be open from 10:30 a.m. – 12: 00 p.m on Friday 9/26, located in Padelford Hall, A-wing, on the Plaza level. We are offering optional drop-in advising with some refreshments during this time for any quick questions you might have to help you get started for the new academic year. If you have any questions regarding world language testing, class registration, composition, writing, Humanities degree planning and more, feel free to come and see us and grab a quick snack!

Discover the World with Study Abroad

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Stop by the UW Study Abroad table at the Rainier Vista to learn about the exciting opportunities waiting for you! Whether you're dreaming of cultural immersion, global career experience, or unforgettable adventures, there's a program for you. Come chat with our team, ask questions, and start planning your journey. Studying abroad can change how you see the world (and yourself) so come find out what’s possible!

We can’t wait to meet you!

Undergraduate Research at the UW

Join the UW Office of Undergraduate Research to learn about the undergraduate researcher experience. The highlight of this session will be a panel of undergraduate researchers from a variety of fields who will share their journeys into research and reveal how undergraduate research has impacted their undergraduate careers and beyond. Students who are interested in any major, from sciences to arts and humanities, are welcome to attend this event!

Odegaard Writing and Research Center Open House

Visit the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) Open House event to learn how you can get support and feedback on any type of writing! The OWRC is here to support you on your writing journey, whether it’s coursework or a major application, a creative essay or poem or a job résumé. OWRC tutors can provide feedback on your writing at any stage, whether you’re just brainstorming ideas, composing a rough outline, fleshing out a tough paragraph, or cutting down a wordy personal statement to fit the word limit. At the OWRC Open House, you can talk to real tutors, get your questions about writing tutoring answered, discover helpful materials and resources, and set up an account with us to streamline your appointment-making process!

Writers who consistently use OWRC tutoring services report that it strengthens not just their writing, but their writing process.

“I would definitely recommend the writing center service to others because of how the writing tutors there are supportive and give helpful insight on what works and doesn’t work within someone’s writing.”

“It’s so accessible to all students and doesn’t take much time out of your day, but it can be a huge help for your writing.”

“I recommend it to my students whenever I get the chance because [the OWRC is] able to help with a variety of assignments, not just essays for English courses like many of them assume. And it’s also perfect if you’re not sure where to start or how to continue in the writing process.”

Skoromovka: Ukrainian Speaking Club

Looking for someone to practice your Ukrainian with? Just looking for a Ukrainian community? Skoromovka has got your back!

At Skoromovka (meaning “tongue twister” in Ukrainian), we make Ukrainian fun with interesting discussions, fun games, guided vocabulary and grammar practice, and the occasional tea with snacks. Together, we will build confidence in our Ukrainian speaking and make friends along the way! (Mistakes are part of the learning process!)

This event is intended for speakers who have some experience with Ukrainian. Are you a complete beginner? Attend our event on September 19th intended for beginners or send a message to our Telegram linked below (English is ok!) so we can prepare some helpful materials for you!