Hello Huskies,
I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to a new academic year. For those of you who are new to the UW, I’m Denzil Suite, your Vice President for Student Life.
We in the Division of Student Life are all here to be your support team during your time at the UW. The HUB, UW Recreation, Housing and Food Services, Disability Resources, Husky Health Center and others are all part of that team.
In conjunction with our partners across campus, Student Life supports you as you grow as individuals and as you learn with and from your UW community. The UW is dedicated to being an inclusive environment that is welcoming to those with a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, values and viewpoints. Read more on inclusion at the UW.
I will send messages like this to you throughout the academic year. My goal with these messages (Pawket Guide — get it? Anyone?) is to equip you with need-to-know info and tips to help you maximize your Husky Experience, in a format that’s quick to read and easy to digest.
Ok, let’s get started …
Husky Experience
Expectations and responsibilities of our University community
President Cauce’s recent blog post shared resources such as our UW Student Code of Conduct, which prohibits harassment of all kinds, and our policies and expectations, which apply to UW community members and to individuals coming to the University.
The UW is a part of society – not a refuge from it – and our community experiences many of the same disagreements and competing perspectives that exist throughout our pluralistic society. It is necessary for us all to learn how to communicate across our differences, and how to handle disagreements with empathy, courage and resilience, in order to effectively navigate the complexities of our world. Read further on the UW President’s blog and subscribe to receive future posts.
Dawg Pack
Football is back on Montlake! Get the full UW experience and be part of the proud student tradition in Husky Stadium this fall. Sign up for your Dawg Pack tickets today.
Connections
Study Abroad 101 & Let’s Talk Money info sessions
Are you considering studying abroad? Register for Study Abroad 101 and Let’s Talk Money (Financial Aid & Scholarships) info sessions happening between Oct. 15–Dec. 2. Come learn about the diverse range of available programs, the application process, deadlines, scholarships, financial aid and important next steps before study abroad applications open in Dec.
Find your career path through Huskies@Work
Get connected 1-on-1 with alumni who can give you the inside info you need, whether you’re curious about a new career field or already have a dream job in mind. Applications open through Oct. 20!
Improve your relationship with your body
The Body Project is a free, 4-week evidence-based program 
designed to increase body satisfaction. It is run as a small group where we confront, discuss and fight against appearance ideals pressed upon us by society and social media. Sign up for a group; they start Oct. 22 or later and are facilitated by LiveWell Peer Health Educators and UW Counseling Center staff. We’re excited to launch group options for everyone including All Genders, Men’s, and Women’s.
Health and Well-Being
Your health & well-being support teams
Husky Health Center, LiveWell, UW Counseling Center, UW Recreation and others are here to support your health and well-being so you can make the most out of your Husky Experience.
Did you know?:
- Husky Health Center offers primary care and more for students, including sports medicine, physical therapy, OB/GYN, immunizations, travel medicine and nurse advice.
- LiveWell Confidential Advocates are a free, important resource for students impacted by stalking, relationship violence, sexual assault and sexual/gender based harassment to learn about their rights and get connected to resources in a confidential space.
- The Counseling Center offers these great groups to get support at no out-of-pocket cost.
- Husky HelpLine gives students access to same-day, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support.
The UW Student Well-Being website is your go-to spot to see all UW Seattle student health and well-being services in one place.
Career and Internships
In-Person Fall Job & Internship Fair
Register to join us at the In-Person Fall Job & Internship Fair on Oct. 9 from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the HUB. This fair is open to all majors and years of study and you can expect to see employers representing all industries.
Featured jobs & internships
Looking to build your skills, experience and network? Here are featured jobs and internships (for undergrads and grad students) you may want to check out.
Navigating the UW
New UW Emergency Management website 
Where can I find info during an emergency or natural disaster? What should I put in my emergency kit? How can I prepare for a power outage? Find the answer to these questions and more on the new UW Emergency Management website.
Hazing prevention at the UW
Hazing has no place at the UW. Explore our hazing prevention website to learn how to recognize and prevent hazing in our Husky community, report an incident of hazing, and participate in Hazing Prevention Week this Oct. 7–11.
2024 UW Libraries Student Guide
New and returning students will benefit from bookmarking this information-packed guide that pulls together all of the resources, programs and support available through the University’s 15 different libraries, all in one place!