OUR ANNUAL EVENTS
FAMILY WEEKEND
UW Family Weekend invites families to campus to spend time with their Husky and get a taste of UW life. There’s plenty to celebrate this year as we reunite at the UW Family tailgate, cheer on the Dawgs at Homecoming and throw a celebration in Red Square for W Day. Bring the entire family and build your own weekend of fun!
New Family Orientation
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We invite our new families to learn more about programs, resources, and how to support your Husky for a successful transition into their first year at UW. We invite our families to connect with each via our official Facebook group.
Welcome & Move-in Family Events
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We host a welcome events on campus for families supporting their student as they move in to the residence halls. You can join us for a Move-In Family Lounge or check out Family Dawg Daze experiences for you to visit on campus.
President’s Address
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As our University returns to in-person learning and work, President Cauce invites you to her annual address. She will share her perspective on the road ahead as we work together to recover from the pandemic and support equity and well-being for our community of faculty, staff and students.
Commencement
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You did it! Graduation is a special time for students and families. We’re taking steps to help you celebrate your Husky, safely. Visit our dedicated UW Commencement pages which includes departmental celebrations.