September 18, 2024
Video: UW welcomes incoming fall students to on-campus housing
Mild fall temperatures this week helped welcome the first group of students who moved into University of Washington residence halls and apartments. More than 10,000 students are expected to live in UW housing this year, including more than 77.5% of the freshman class. This year’s incoming class is expected to be around 7,150, according to preliminary information.
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Download soundbites and B-roll of the first day of Move-In Week 2024
Given the high volume of move-ins, UW Housing & Food Services coordinated efforts to make the process run smoothly, including assigned move-in appointments and detailed instructions for families on how to get students unloaded and settled into their rooms.
“We want our students and their families to know that we’re expecting them. And we’re really excited that they’re here,” said Pamela Schreiber, assistant vice president for Student Life and executive director of UW Housing & Food Services. “We are very proud of the residential experience that we offer students, and we know that it adds to their success and their connection to the university, as well as their connection with others, which is so important.”
UW President Ana Mari Cauce greeted students Tuesday afternoon near Denny Field, and Provost Tricia Serio will welcome more students Thursday morning. Move-ins are scheduled to take place through the end of the week.
It’s once again mini fridge season at the @UW as students move into campus housing and prepare for the new academic year. #HuskyHome 💜💛 @uofwhfs pic.twitter.com/zA7uOOsZCg
— UW News (@uwnews) September 17, 2024
The week will culminate with the New Student Convocation ceremony, which will include an official Husky welcome to the new class from President Cauce and other campus leaders, including the Board of Regents and deans of all 16 UW schools and colleges. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. Sunday in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion and be live streamed here. Later in the afternoon, new students are invited to participate in forming a giant “W” on Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, as part of the annual Husky Kickoff celebration.
Fall quarter classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 25.
For more information on move-in week, contact Jackson Holtz at jjholtz@uw.edu.
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