Every schedule is different, and it’s up to you and your student to decide when and how frequently to have check-ins. For in-person visits, it may be helpful to consult the UW academic calendar so you can avoid busy times like finals week or midterms.

Student Fiscal Services is a one-stop shop for navigating the ins and outs of paying for college. You’ll also find tax forms, due dates and deadlines, and student loan information. Tuition can be paid through your student’s MyUW account. They must submit an online Information Release Authorization to give family members or others access to tuition billing and reminders.

Join our official first-year families facebook group. Reach out to our office and we can connect you with region and out-of-state groups.

Many of the city’s top destinations are located on or near the UW campus. Learn more about attractions, lodging and dining across the city at Visit Seattle. Interested in outdoor recreation? UWild is a great way for your student to explore Washington’s renowned wilderness areas and public lands.

The UW has several programs and resources to help keep students safe, including nighttime escort services, a 24-7 safety hotline and an emergency alert system. Visit our Health & Safety page for more information.

There are many hotels within walking distance of the university, and the entirety of the downtown Seattle hotel scene is easily accessible to campus via Light Rail. Private short-term rentals are also available in adjacent neighborhoods. Learn more about hotel accommodations.

Ranging from sun-drenched summers to artistically grey winters, precipitation is typically a light mist. In fact, Seattle is only the 24th rainiest city in the U.S. with an average annual rainfall of 38.6 inches. While many in the area won’t bother to carry an umbrella, a good rain jacket is a staple in the Puget Sound area, especially between the wetter months of October through May. The typical Northwest weather pattern is characterized by wonderfully warm (but not too hot or humid) summers, upper 70-80s on average, and moderate winters with low 40s on average.

The UW is an expansive campus with uncountable beautiful places to explore. Find your way around all corners of the campus with UW Maps.

Visit the Student Financial Aid webpages for information about all types of aid, including scholarships, grants and emergency relief funds. Counselors are also available for one-on-one appointments. Learn more about how our Financial Aid office helps our out of state students.

UW Medicine and Hall Health are contracted with many insurance plans, you can view the contracted insurance plans.

The only way to know for sure if your plan is contracted is to call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card to complete the Know Your Benefits worksheet.

If your insurance does not contract with Hall Health Center and UW Medicine, but does work with other providers in Seattle, you can review the list. You can also check your insurance company’s website to search for additional contracted providers.