It’s the UW’s 163rd birthday — and we’re celebrating YOU! W Day is an annual party celebrating our inspiring global Husky community that also kicks off Homecoming weekend. Check out all the events planned this year for faculty, staff, alumni, families and friends.
Join us for W Day 2024!
On Nov. 1, sport your Husky gear and come together on Red Square for an epic W Day pep rally with the Husky Marching Band, live music and your favorite purple-and-gold giveaways. Show the world your Purple Pride and have a Dubs-up start to Homecoming weekend.
- Friday, Nov. 1, 2024
- 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Red Square
Celebrate on Red Square
Catch an epic pep rally
- 11:15 a.m.: Watch Dubs put on a show!
- 11:30 a.m.: Performances by the Husky Marching Band, Harry the Husky and UW Spirit
- Presentations by ASUW Leadership and UW Athletics, special giveaways and more!
Elevate the fun
- Airy the Husky photo op
- Face painting
- Live music from KEXP DJ Kennady Quille
- Lawn games
Treat your inner husky
- 10 a.m.: T-shirt giveaway*, plus a sampling of PepsiCo products
- 11 a.m.: Sticker giveaway*
- Noon: Cupcake giveaway*
- And more surprises throughout the day!
*One per person, while supplies last
Homecoming tradition
We’ve rung the Denny Bell, named after University of Washington founders Arthur and Mary Denny, to commemorate Homecoming nearly every autumn since 1961. This year, listen for it during W Day at 11:20 a.m.
More to explore
Homecoming football game: Washington vs. USC
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 2, as our Huskies take on the USC Trojans at the Homecoming football game.
UW Family Weekend
Share your Husky Experience with your biggest fans at our annual UW Family Weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1–2!
W Day at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma
Husky families, faculty, staff and students come together on all three campuses to celebrate the UW.
Celebrate #WDay wherever you are
Calling all Huskies near and far! Wherever you’re changing the world on Nov. 1, wear your favorite purple-and-gold gear — and share your Purple Pride on social media using #WDay.
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