What is Dawg Daze? | First Year Programs

Dawg Daze has been a longstanding tradition of the University of Washington and is one of the nation’s largest weeks of welcome. Started in Fall of 2000, Dawg Daze has grown from 13 events to over 500 events and activities in 2023 in partnership and collaboration with more than 180 departments and student organizations representing a diverse array of resources and opportunities.

Dawg Daze activities range from academic workshops and info sessions to concerts and games, and includes New Husky Welcome Day. New Husky Welcome Day features New Student Convocation and Husky Kick-off, where students can take their iconic class “W” photo on the field at Husky Stadium.

First Year Programs

120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825

Hours

Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed

Closed during University holidays.

Phone

206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)

Feedback

Provide FYP with anonymous feedback about our programs.
Submit here

First Year Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.

Connect

Make a Gift Terms Privacy