Orientation

A&O Pt. 2: Summer/Autumn Admission (Two Days)

The detailed agenda and Zoom links will populate 24 hours before your session date, via the link in your reservation confirmation. 

Day 1

Start and End Time: 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. PT

View the reservation confirmation email for your detailed agenda and Zoom links.To fulfill your A&O requirement, you must attend all sessions throughout both days.

  • A&O Connection Group | 9:00 a.m.
    • Start your journey at UW by meeting your Orientation Leader and fellow new Huskies! You will receive an overview of A&O, learn about UW culture, and introduce yourself during this first Connection Group.
  • Break | 9:45 a.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
  • Advising & Registration: Part 1 | 10:00 a.m.
    • Meet your assigned advising team to learn about course selection and how to navigate academic curiosities. Learn the basic components of earning a degree at UW and create a plan for exploring classes related to your interests. This will help guide you during Advising & Registration Part 2.
  • Break | 10:45 a.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
  • Academic Interest Session | 11:00 a.m.
    • Connect with advisers from the Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences or Math & Science departments. Foster School of Business, Allen School of Computer Science Engineering or Informatics direct admits will attend specific breakout sessions in the same Zoom room as their A&R Pt 1.
  • Lunch Break | 12:00 p.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away and grab a bite to eat.
  • A&O Connection Group | 12:45 p.m.
    • Reconnect with your OL and learn about how they have explored various resources on campus and how you too can take that initiative. Learn strategies to maintain and create support systems and think about your reasoning for attending college.
  • Break | 1:15 p.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
  • Conversation with Faculty | 1:30 p.m.
    • Hear from a current UW faculty member about classroom expectations, academic success, and how to build an academic support network. Get excited to ask faculty your burning questions about all things college learning related!
  • Conversation with UW Leadership | 2:00 p.m.
    • Engage in a conversation with UW Leadership and the Student Conduct office about our expectations for you as a first-year student. You will learn all about the UWs code of conduct!
  • Break | 2:30 p.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
  • Registration Resources and Q&A | 2:45 p.m.
    • Hear from one of FYP’s student coordinators to learn the detailed process of registration and discuss various resources you will use to register for classes on Day Two and beyond. After the presentation, there will be a chance for some Q&A!
  • Ask the Pack Optional Sessions
    • These sessions will run every Monday and Wednesday week during A&O part 2 session dates.
    • Housing & Food Service Information Session | 4:00 p.m.
      • Meet with staff from Housing & Food Services to learn more about residential housing and on-campus dining options.
    • Greek Life Information Session - Interfraternity Council | 5:00 p.m.
      • Come learn more about the recruitment processes for the Interfraternity Council (IFC). These sessions will be led by the undergraduate council recruitment officers and provide a chance for you to get your questions answered about how to navigate IFC recruitment.
    • Greek Life Information Session - Panhellenic Council | 5:30 p.m.
      • Come learn more about the recruitment processes for the Panhellenic Council (PHA). These sessions will be led by the undergraduate council recruitment officers and provide a chance for you to get your questions answered about how to navigate Panhellenic recruitment.

Day 2 

Start and End Time: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT (Times Vary) 
Day two agenda times fluctuate depending on your assigned groups. All schedules include the following elements with varying times. Please hold time for the entire day. We are unable to make changes to your assigned group without rescheduling your entire A&O. 

  • A&O Connection Groups | Times Vary
    • Learn about registration restrictions and explore First Year Interest Groups (FIGS). Prepare questions for a Q&A session with your OL.  
  • Advising & Registration: Part 2 | Times Vary
    • Meet with your assigned adviser and register for your first quarter of classes as a Husky! Most advising and registration sessions will take place in a small group setting. Aim to keep questions relevant to this fall quarter; you can always make an appointment with your adviser after A&O to plan future quarters!
  • Student Success Workshops | Times Vary
    • Take this time to explore different session facilitated by Orientation Leaders on different ways to be successful at UW.
  • Meal Break | Times Vary
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away and grab a bite to eat.
  • A&O Connection Groups | Times Vary
    • Meet with your A&O Connection Group to learn about LiveWell and other mental health resources that UW has to offer. Discuss what well-being means to you personally and what you would like well-being to look like as a college student.
  • Health & Well-Being | 12:15 p.m.
    • Meet with your fellow Huskies in a large group to discuss health & well-being resources at UW with Peer Health Educators.
  • A&O Connection Groups | Times Vary
    • Conclude A&O with your Connection Group by learning about UW traditions, Dawg Daze, and plan how to engage in campus culture. Listen to some final announcements and learn about next steps to take after A&O.
  • How 2 Husky - Self-Guided Activities | Times Vary
    • Review our video series covering some of the most important aspects of the transition to the UW. Access the videos using the links below.