Hello Husky,

It鈥檚 hard to believe, but 1/3 of autumn quarter has already gone by. It feels like you all just got here!

As we continue to settle into the quarter, now is the time to stay focused. Find the study habits and routines that work for you, go to office hours and meet your professors, and seek out if you need it.

And if you need support for things outside academics, the UW has that, too. Whether you need , or , we can help. Your faculty and staff are here to support YOU 鈥� don鈥檛 hesitate to ask us for help!

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

Apply for Huskies@Work

Want career insights from UW alums? Apply for Huskies@Work! Matching Huskies with Huskies, the UW Alumni Association鈥檚 Huskies@Work program connects seasoned alumni professionals with UW students and recent grads for one-time, casual conversations about career journeys, job experiences and real-world insights.

Connections

Register to Vote

General elections are coming up, and it鈥檚 not too late to register to vote! The Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center has helpful resources on how to vote, change your address and register for the first time, as well as support if you are unable to vote.

Husky Health Center is here for you!

From staying well to getting care when you need it, Husky Health Center offers student-centered services to help you feel your best throughout your UW journey. The new makes navigating healthcare at UW easier, with clear info and step-by-step guidance. Visit the website and make your well-being a priority!

Celebrate autumn at Husky Harvest

Don’t miss Husky Harvest! Join UW Dining at Local Point on Nov. 19 from 4鈥�8 p.m. for festive games, seasonal dinner options, fresh kettle corn, glitter tattoo artists, a photobooth, raffles, arts and crafts, and more.

Health & Well-Being

Peer Wellness Coaching: Free 1-on-1 support from Huskies

Want to strengthen your well-being, solve problems more effectively or make an intentional change? LiveWell’s Peer Wellness Coaching (PWC) pairs you with a trained student coach for free, one-on-one sessions. Together, you’ll set goals and build evidence-informed skills that support your health.

PWC is open to all students. Click the button to schedule an appointment or find drop-in hours.

Navigating the UW

New this fall: Cultivate Brunch

Cultivate, your on-campus destination for gastropub-style dining, is piloting brunch service on Oct. 25, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. Menu items include avocado toast, eggs Benedict, French toast, burgers, salads and more. No reservations required!

Study abroad deadlines coming up

Interested in studying abroad this spring? Most applications for spring quarter and spring break programs close Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. Jump-start your global experience and apply today! 

What haven’t we asked quantum computers to do?

If you鈥檙e curious about quantum computing, join Jeff Henshaw, senior VP of Quantum Compute Products at IonQ, on Oct. 28 for a talk that will offer an intro to quantum computing and a snapshot of where the field stands today, then explore a broader challenge: discovering new applications by bringing together people who approach problems from different perspectives. All disciplines welcome! 

Career & Internships

Virtual panel: Exploring careers in healthcare

Join the Career & Internship Center on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4-5 p.m. for an engaging virtual panel featuring a medical doctor (MD), a physician assistant (PA) and a nurse (BSN) as they share their unique perspectives and career journeys.

Featured jobs & internships

Looking to build your skills, experience and network? Check out these featured jobs and internships for undergrads and grad students.

Campus Safety

SafeCampus: You are not alone

Call SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 鈥� no matter where you work or study 鈥� to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. Caring and trained professionals will share options, help develop individualized safety plans and connect you with additional resources when requested.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Tell us about your background and career.

I came into the field of higher education to be able to help students. When I was an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley, I was a first-generation, low-income student and at the beginning, I honestly felt like I didn’t belong because I was the only one like me in a lot of spaces. I contemplated leaving, but I met some people that told me, 鈥淣o, you belong, you need to stay here.鈥�

I made it a point to get overly involved, primarily because I wanted to be seen by other students that looked like me. I was involved in Greek life, recruitment and retention, student activities, I led a dance group 潭 a bunch of stuff that essentially allowed me to make the university my own. And that’s when I realized that the co-curricular aspect of higher education can help students find their community, which directly impacts whether or not they see themselves on the campus.

The Dean of Students at UC Berkeley was the first person that told me I could make a career out of this work. So I went to graduate school, thinking that I was going to work in student activities or Greek life.

But after graduation, I landed a job with a scholarship program that worked on retention of first-generation, low-income students, and that’s what led me to the 天美影视传媒.

I first came to the UW in 2015 to work on retention initiatives as the manager of student success, which was an opportunity to coordinate different retention initiatives. The University is huge, and we have different functional areas and divisions and units that all have a hand in retention, and my job was to coordinate interventions. I did that for three years. And then I had the privilege of being the inaugural director for CIRCLE in 2018.

One of the things I have learned throughout my career is that no one office and no one person can do this work alone. A student might be an engineering student, but they also might live in the residence hall and interact with DRS and engage with academic advising. So we need to be able to support the students holistically, and that’s how we approached the work at CIRCLE 鈥� enhancing collaboration to support students where they are. And then after CIRCLE, I went back to California for three years to run three departments that primarily worked on student retention and scholarships. And now I’m back at the UW.

Why did you want to come back to the UW?

There are a couple of reasons. First, I really enjoy working here. One of the things that I always tell folks is that even though the University is so big and we could potentially be very siloed, there are a ton of people that care deeply about students, that want students to be successful and want to collaborate.

In my retention work at the UW and then with CIRCLE, I had the privilege of navigating a lot of different spaces, and there were so many people that I had the opportunity to engage with that I genuinely enjoy working with.

Second, the position itself is a great next step in my career. So it’s a progression, it鈥檚 a place that I enjoy working and I really enjoy the people and the students, so it really made sense.

And then there鈥檚 Seattle! Seattle is a beautiful city with a lot of things to do.

What are your areas of responsibility?

The HUB, which includes the Student Activities Office and the student governments and the D Center. There’s also Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Publications (which includes The Daily), Community Standards and Student Conduct, DRS, Student Veteran Life and Ceremonies.

I also have an advising role to the Services and Activities Fee committee, and I鈥檓 chair of the UUF.

What are you most excited about in this role?

Reconnecting, first and foremost. Since coming back to the UW, a lot of people have said 鈥渨elcome home鈥� as I engage with them. The 天美影视传媒 has been a professional home, but also a home, for eight years, and it鈥檚 been wonderful to have an opportunity to really reconnect and catch up with people.

Second, learning. I’m in a new role supporting and working with seven different areas, so what are some of the things that I can learn from the different directors and teams to make sure that I understand not only their operations, but the things that we are doing to support students.

One of the things that has been very important in my career is to make sure that we have collaboration when collaboration lends itself. So what are some of the things that we could potentially do to have collaboration between, for example, Student Veteran Life and DRS, or Fraternity and Sorority Life and student government? How can we see the whole student as opposed to only certain aspects of them? There’s nothing wrong with serving students based on specific identity or specific involvement 鈥� but also what are the opportunities for us to collaborate to support their experience more holistically?

And then lastly, but most importantly, connecting with the students. I get to fully engage with student leaders, students that have an opportunity to really positively influence the experience of their peers. What can I learn from them in terms of what they want to accomplish? How can we support their goals? And how can we work together to enhance the student experience at the UW?

What’s your favorite thing about the UW?

I joke with people and tell them I took a job at the 天美影视传媒 because I look good in purple (laughs).

My favorite things are the people and the students. But beyond that, the 天美影视传媒 is one of the most beautiful campuses I’ve seen in the world. And I don’t mean that as hyperbole 鈥� it really is a stunning campus. The cherry blossoms, Rainier Vista, the architecture 鈥� just walking around and looking at the campus is really powerful.

And then football. I鈥檓 excited to get to go to college football games again 鈥� I didn’t realize how much I enjoy being at a school that has football until I worked at a college that doesn’t have it.

And of course, Dubs Up. That was very important for us when we started CIRCLE: making sure that students felt that Husky pride and really saw themselves as part of this community. So we always showed them how to do Dubs Up. And now every opportunity that I have, when there’s a picture to be taken, I always tell everyone they have to do it.

Describe yourself in 5 words.

Approachable, open, disruptor (willing to change), direct and student-centered.

What do you do for fun outside of work?

I love to travel. I love to eat, and I enjoy time with my family, with my loved ones, with my dog. Something that I haven’t done lately but I really enjoy is running, which is the way I decompress. And I love to dance, specifically to Latin music 鈥� it鈥檚 a way I can just unwind and relax.

Hello Husky,

To our new students, welcome! And to our returning students, welcome back!

For those of you who are new to the UW, I鈥檓 Denzil Suite, your Vice President for Student Life, and I鈥檓 so excited to start this new academic year with you.

Student Life is a key part of your support team here at the UW. Whether you need career advice, a space to meet up with friends, a snack before class, mental health support, a place to work out or so much more, our 18 departments have you covered.

I鈥檒l be sending you these messages (Pawket Guide 鈥� get it?) every other week with tips and important info from Student Life and our campus partners to help you make the most of your time here. You can also follow us on Instagram () to stay in the loop.

Let鈥檚 get into it!

Sincerely,
Denzil

Husky Experience

UW Family Weekend

One weekend. Endless memories. Invite your family for two fun-filled days on campus at our annual UW Family Weekend! Happening this year on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6鈥�7.

Connections

Let’s go for a run!

Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is selling out fast! The UWAA鈥檚 annual 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk brings thousands of runners, Huskies and friends to campus to enjoy a day of fun and community. Gather your pack, collect swag and join the Post-Dash Bash on Red Square.

Sign up for Dawg Dash

Check out the BIPOC Makers Fair

Check out the BIPOC Makers Fair on Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. at the UW w菨色菨b蕯altx史 Intellectual House. Stop by to see what crafts the makers, artists and creatives of the UW community have made!

Meet Me at the Henry

Join us Oct. 24 for Meet Me at the Henry鈥攁 free celebration of contemporary art and ideas. Explore new exhibitions, catch performances, get hands-on with an art-making workshop and art bingo, and discover rarely seen works from the Henry鈥檚 collection. Start or finish your visit with tasty refreshments from the caf茅!

Health & Well-Being

Need support? Try Counseling Center groups

Hey Huskies! Did you know the Counseling Center offers a variety of groups to help you overcome challenges and connect with other Huskies? Click the link below to learn more about this quarter鈥檚 groups!

Navigating the UW

Bookmark UW Libraries Study Guide

Attention new students: UW Libraries offers so many services and programs you may not know about! Bookmark the link below for all of the best tips and links that will help you save time and succeed all year long.

Meet Purple, UW’s generative AI tool

Purple is the UW鈥檚 secure, private, university-supported space to try out AI. It can help you explore ideas, understand complex info and organize your work. When AI is helpful and allowed, use Purple!

State of the University Address

You鈥檙e invited to UW President Robert J. Jones鈥檚 first State of the University Address on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. Learn about his vision for the UW鈥檚 future as it navigates the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Learn more about the address

Career & Internships

Government, Policy and Public Service Career Fair

Join the Career & Internship Center at the Government, Policy and Public Service Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12:30 鈥� 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Gates Hall Commons! The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers hiring for opportunities in government, policy and public service.

Featured jobs & internships

Looking to build your skills, experience and network? Check out these featured jobs and internships for undergrads and grad students.

Campus Safety

Great ShakeOut

Life in the Pacific Northwest comes with two certainties: you鈥檙e going to need a good raincoat, and it鈥檚 only a matter of time before the next earthquake.

Learn what to do when the ground starts shaking (drop, cover and hold on) and practice during the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. Watch for a UW Alert test message, then join the drill.

Learn more and check out videos showing how to respond if an earthquake happens while you’re in bed, driving, in a crowded space or are somewhere without a sturdy table.

The 天美影视传媒 Seattle campus is a big place. It often takes time for new students to make meaningful connections 鈥� especially international students, who can face unique challenges in meeting people.

The Unite UW program is changing that, one quarter at a time.

A cultural exchange program that connects international and domestic students, Unite UW has helped thousands of Huskies find purpose and belonging on campus. It is managed by the Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) and brings students together weekly for activities that help them make friends, gain a deeper understanding of other cultures and learn valuable leadership and communications skills.

Now in its 10th year, Unite UW is celebrating its growth and impact on the UW community.

鈥淲hat started as a one-on-one mentoring program 10 years ago has grown into this incredible model for building community and bridging cultures on campus,鈥� said Unite UW Program Manager and 2017 Unite UW participant David Huang. 鈥淯nite UW helps students have the most holistic college experience possible, creating a blended campus community from around the world.鈥�

Building community on campus

In its 10 years, Unite UW has served thousands of students 鈥� 2,607 students from 69 countries and 39 states, to be exact. The program runs in autumn, winter and spring quarters, and about 100 students participate each quarter.

Keeping the cohorts small helps build connections, Huang said, and program leaders further develop that intimate feel by breaking students into smaller groups for some activities. Groups meet weekly and also participate in several off-campus trips like the quarterly retreat 鈥� a highlight of the program.

鈥淎t the retreat, everyone takes the opportunity to leave everything behind and just be present with each other,鈥� Huang said. 鈥淭hey hear each other鈥檚 stories and deepen their connections with each other 鈥� it鈥檚 really special.鈥�

Over the years, based on feedback from participants, Huang has adjusted Unite UW鈥檚 programming to create more space for student initiative and experimentation, which he said allows students to build activities they鈥檙e interested in and provides opportunities for skill development.

Creating that space for student initiative has been key to the program鈥檚 success, Huang said, because at its core Unite UW is a very student-centered educational program.

鈥淚n each cohort, there鈥檚 a lot of student initiative, time and energy,鈥� he said. 鈥淢yself and other staff advise our participants, but letting them develop activities on their own builds valuable skills. When students go through Unite UW, whether they鈥檙e a leader or a participant, they gain so many skills and abilities, and they become more well-rounded people overall.鈥�

‘It really changed my life’

Yuta Hatanaka, 鈥�26, knows first-hand the impact Unite UW can have on a student鈥檚 Husky Experience. He joined the program during spring quarter of his first year at the UW and stayed in it until his graduation this spring.

鈥淚t really changed my life 鈥� I鈥檝e never experienced anything like it,鈥� Hatanaka said. 鈥淚 was an introvert when I joined, and English isn’t my first language so I wasn’t confident, but Unite UW made it easier for me to go out of my comfort zone and meet people.鈥�

After his first quarter in the program, Hatanaka, a mechanical engineering student, knew he wanted to stay involved. Over the next three years, he served as a Unite UW program facilitator, then a program leader and finally a student manager. Although he found those leadership roles challenging at first, his belief in the importance of the program motivated him to keep going.

The skills Hatanaka developed served him well in the program 鈥� and outside of it. As he began applying to jobs at the end of his senior year, he said his experiences with Unite UW helped him stand out from other applicants.

鈥淯nite UW taught me so much: responsibility, organization, cross-cultural communication, taking risks, challenging yourself,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 see a lot of changes in myself since my first quarter (in Unite UW). I have presentation skills from leading groups. I am more comfortable and confident talking to people. I鈥檝e gotten a lot of compliments on those skills in job interviews, and I couldn鈥檛 have gotten them anywhere else.

The next 10 years

As Unite UW embarks on its next 10 years, Huang and Dan Zhu, CIRCLE’s director and a Unite UW program founder, are reflecting on the program’s successes 鈥� and looking to build on the good work they鈥檝e done.

“For over 10 years, Unite UW has created a lasting impact on this campus and across the globe, cultivating thousands of ‘Uniters of UW’ as ambassadors for cultural diversity and inclusion,” Zhu said. “As the world tumbles, this program provides a space where students from all walks of life can learn from each other’s worldviews, embrace each other’s identities and empower each other to be their best selves. We started small, but our legacy has been profound and far-reaching.”

Building on that legacy is a project for the next 10 years. Huang said one thing he plans to focus on is continuing to engage students who have already participated in Unite UW, to help the powerful connections students made in the program endure and flourish.

鈥淭hose things are so meaningful: the friends that still hang out together, the people who graduated years ago but still take trips together, the people who鈥檝e married someone they met in Unite UW,鈥� Huang said. 鈥淭hat is really the crowning achievement of Unite UW and the one we want to continue 鈥� that through the experiences we provide, Unite UW students continue to connect with people across the world.鈥�

You may already be familiar with AI tools, or you may be considering using them for the first time. AI can help you explore ideas, better understand complex information, organize your work and develop skills that will matter in the future workforce, but you shouldn鈥檛 turn to AI for everything. When AI is helpful, appropriate and allowed, use Purple.

Purple is the 天美影视传媒鈥檚 enterprise generative AI tool. It offers a ChatGPT-like interface and allows you to interact with several AI models. Purple is private, secure, and provided at no additional cost.

Learn more about using Purple on the .

In his presentation of the award, ACUHO-I President Olan Garrett highlighted UW鈥檚 role in hosting the National Housing Training Institute (NHTI) for the past three years, along with the numerous contributions HFS staff have made across ACUHO-I.

鈥淪ince 2023, the campus has literally opened its doors to ACUHO-I to serve as the host site of the James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute,鈥� Garrett said during the presentation. 鈥溾�hat the staff takes on this responsibility during the so-called off months 鈥� and that they do so with such ease and style 鈥� is an invaluable contribution to one of our profession鈥檚 most highly regarded professional development events.鈥�

Assistant Vice President and HFS Executive Director Josh Gana, who accepted the award on behalf of the UW, said that the award reflects the deep commitment HFS staff have shown to ACUHO-I over the years.

鈥淥ur team has contributed leadership, service and expertise that have helped strengthen the student housing profession internationally, and this recognition is a testament to those efforts,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 was honored to accept the award on behalf of the 天美影视传媒.鈥�

Congratulations, HFS team!

UW Seattle students who need legal support for immigration-related issues will be able to receive assistance from free of charge in the coming academic year, thanks to legislation passed by ASUW in spring 2026.

The ASUW bill, approved on April 23, 2026, allocates $5,000 to SLS beginning July 1 鈥渋n solidarity and support for its immigration program.鈥� The funding will allow SLS to waive the $20 per hour fee it currently charges for ongoing legal support.

鈥淲e are extremely thankful for this generous donation from ASUW,鈥� said Amanda Reynoso-Palley, attorney and director of SLS. 鈥淲e appreciate that they recognize the challenges facing students who aren鈥檛 U.S. citizens.鈥�

Making immigration support more accessible

SLS assists UW students with a variety of immigration-related matters, including DACA renewals and advance parole, change of status applications, naturalization, family-based adjustment of status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and more. All students are eligible for a free 40-minute consultation; the $20 per hour fee is charged to students who need ongoing representation.

Because the cost of certain immigration cases can be significant 鈥� Reynoso-Palley said between $400-$500 is typical 鈥� the ASUW funding will provide much-needed assistance.

鈥淭hough our fee is quite low (compared to off-campus legal services), certain immigration cases can get expensive because of the complexity and the time required,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hese funds will relieve some of that pressure for students.鈥�

There is no per-student cap on the funds 鈥� they are available on a first-come, first-served basis until they are exhausted.* SLS expects the funds to last for about one year. Fee waivers will continue to be available for students working with SLS on other types of legal matters who are experiencing financial hardship.

Addressing a ‘critical need’

The bill was sponsored by Erick Jacobsen, ASUW senate speaker in AY2025-26. In an in May, Jacobsen said the idea for the bill stemmed from conversations within ASUW on how to use its reserve funds to support student needs.

In the bill, ASUW cited increased immigration activity from the Trump administration 鈥� and particularly efforts that have impacted UW students 鈥� as one of the reasons they wanted to provide this funding.

SLS has seen a noticeable uptick in requests for both consultations and ongoing support since January 2025, Reynoso-Palley said. From fiscal year 2024 to fiscal year 2025, immigration consultations rose by 16%, while ongoing immigration cases increased by 23%; in the fiscal year that just ended, SLS saw an additional 16% increase in ongoing immigration matters.

鈥淲e鈥檝e seen an increase in consultation requests that directly reflect the uncertainty non-U.S. citizen students face due to shifting immigration policies and enforcement priorities. Students want to know what the changes mean and how changes will affect them,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his funding addresses a critical need, and we hope that it can provide support for students navigating stressful situations.鈥�

*SLS takes cases based on staff capacity and practice area. In the event SLS is unable to assist a student, they will help the student find outside representation.

Purple is available for you to try whenever it鈥檚 helpful, whether you鈥檙e brainstorming, organizing notes, generating practice questions or working through complex concepts.

Learn more about what Purple can do, how to use it responsibly and what to know before getting started on the .

The Summer Project-Based Learning Program matches students seeking internship experience with departments that have discrete, well-defined projects that can be completed in a month. It will give students a chance to develop and practice professional skills in a real-world environment while letting departments move projects forward in a low-stakes, high-impact way.

The Career & Internship Center, which is part of the Division of Student Life, launched the program after hearing feedback from students that the highly competitive internship landscape in Seattle, and the limited number of UW on-campus student jobs, makes it difficult to find positions 鈥� particularly for first- and second-year students.

鈥淔or Huskies who are having hard time landing internship opportunities or on-campus jobs, this is a way we can help them build professional skills on smaller scale,鈥� said Lindsay Smith, Associate Director of Employer & Community Connections at the Career & Internship Center. 鈥淔or departments, it鈥檚 a chance to start or complete projects that may be on the back burner during academic year.鈥�

Building valuable skills

Through the program, students will learn to work in teams, take direction and feedback from supervisors, and gain other professional skills that are valuable to employers but not necessarily taught in classrooms.

鈥淲e鈥檙e hearing from employers that students don’t always have skills they need in terms of communication, professional expectations and things like that,鈥� said Eli Davis, Internship Program Manager at the center. 鈥淭his program can help students build those valuable skills early.鈥�

The Summer Project-Based Learning Program is based on the and is funded by donor support. Students and departments will be matched based on the skills needed for the department鈥檚 project.

Easy lift, clear impact

The Career & Internship Center will pay participating students a $400 stipend at the end of their internship; the center is also managing recruitment, hiring and onboarding, making the lift relatively low for departments that hire students.

The easy hiring is just one of the perks for UW departments that participate, Smith and Davis said: departments will get a sort of trial period with student employees who could become longer-term hires down the road, a fresh perspective on a project, and development opportunities for staff who would like to move into management roles but don鈥檛 have any supervisory experience.

鈥淲e deliberately kept the lift light. So while this program will require departments to put in some time developing their project plans and working with their intern, the returns on that investment will be clear,鈥� said Davis.

The program is being piloted this summer with a small number of students and departments; if it鈥檚 successful, Smith and Davis said the cohorts will be expanded in the future. The center will also look at offering the program multiple times throughout the year, so that students who don鈥檛 stay in Seattle over the summer can participate.

鈥淲e are really excited to launch this program that will help students develop great professional skills that aren鈥檛 necessarily related to their major but will be important to their career success, while also helping departments move key projects forward,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a win-win for everyone involved.鈥�

Hello Husky,

Congratulations on reaching the end of this academic year! These last few weeks have been difficult, and I know many of us are still feeling a range of emotions as we mourn the devastating killing of Juniper Blessing. If you need support, there are resources listed in the Health & Well-Being section below.

In this year’s final Pawket Guide you’ll also find resources for the coming weeks, including move-out tips and ways you can help incoming Huskies find their footing at the UW. And as always, and are available.

Whether you鈥檙e graduating or coming back to campus in the fall, you should be proud of your hard work and accomplishments this year. Graduates, I can鈥檛 wait to see what you do with everything you鈥檝e learned at the UW. Everyone else, I look forward to seeing you back on campus in September.

Sincerely,
Denzil

P.S. If you need a boost to power your studying, stop by Fuel for Finals on June 4 from 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. for free snacks at Red Square, Mary Gates Hall, Husky Health Center, the HUB and CIRCLE.

Husky Experience

Be a Husky Peer Mentor

Want to help new Huskies find their community and be successful at the UW? Be a Husky Peer Mentor! This new program, launching in autumn quarter, pairs incoming students with current Huskies who can help them navigate life at the UW. You鈥檒l fill out a brief survey and be matched with a new student based on common interests, backgrounds and professional goals. Put your UW knowledge to good use 鈥� be a mentor!

Connections

Grads: Celebrate at the Grad-B-Q!

Class of 2026 grads: you鈥檙e invited to the UW Alumni Association鈥檚 FREE annual Grad-B-Q! On June 9 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., gather at Sylvan Grove with fellow grads for a BBQ buffet, drinks, music and vibes by DJ Kemyst (an official Seahawks DJ), games and more. Registration is required. Presented by .

Register for Grad-B-Q

Clean up for move out

If you鈥檙e moving out of your place for the summer, make sure you get rid of unwanted items responsibly! HFS residence hall and apartment residents can donate items during (aka Student Cleanup, Recycle and Moveout), and Huskies in the North Campus neighborhood can toss unwanted items during the .

Rec Class Pass changes

As the end of the year approaches, the Rec Class Pass schedule is changing. The regular Rec Class Pass schedule ends June 5, and the Rec Class Pass finals week schedule begins on June 9. The last day of Rec Classes is June 12. Stop by the IMA to sweat the finals week stress and make the most of your pass!

See the class schedule

Health & Well-Being

Support is here when you need it

As our UW community remembers, honors and mourns Juniper Blessing, you may find yourself needing some extra support. The UW is here for you:

• : Drop-in sessions via , pet support through and on May 29.
• : 24/7 confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, available in multiple languages. Call 206-616-7777.
• Husky Assist: On-site behavioral health support for students in crisis on campus. Call 206-543-9331.
• : Events and programs that facilitate a brave, affirming, liberatory and celebratory environment for students of all sexual and gender orientations, identities and expressions.
• : One-on-one conversations with trained peers who can support you in learning skills to improve your overall well-being and managing stress.

Navigating the UW

Tips for grads

Are you graduating? We have a couple of tips! 1, Set up email forwarding from your UW account, as you鈥檒l lose access to your UW email in the months following your last quarter of registration. 2, Don鈥檛 forget to return your library materials! And 3, sign up for a free one-year UW Alumni Association membership that includes tons of perks, including Libraries borrowing privileges and special UW ticket offers.

Spend your dining dollars

Your dining dollars are nonrefundable and nontransferable, so make sure you spend them before spring quarter ends! Grab meals at dining halls, treat friends to Cultivate or stock up at District Market. Want to give back? Donate unopened hygiene products or shelf-stable food to the UW Food Pantry to help ensure no Husky goes hungry. For more ideas, check out the blog post.

Get healthcare this summer

Sticking around Seattle for summer? Husky Health Center is open for all your healthcare needs that may come up between commencement and Dawg Daze! Whether you’re taking summer quarter classes or just enjoying the PNW on your break, we’ve got you covered. Wear your sunscreen, stay hydrated and call HHC if you need an appointment!

Career & Internships

2026 Summer Job & Internship Fair

Join the Career & Internship Center at the Summer Job & Internship Fair on Thursday, June 25 from 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. in the Mary Gates Hall Commons! The fair is open to all majors and years of study and will feature employers representing all industries.

Featured jobs & internships

Looking to build your skills, experience and network? Check out these featured jobs and internships for undergrads and grad students.

Campus Safety

Learn about safety resources

Recent events have shaken our Husky community. Being there for each other matters more than ever. This can be a good time to review safety resources. From safe rides and safety planning to the UW鈥檚 safety app, SafeZone, there are lots of options. Explore available resources, crime prevention tips and more on the UW Safety Resources website.