Orientation

Freshman Agenda

Your reservation confirmation email will contain information about how to access a detailed agenda specific to your A&O session.

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.

Day 1

Start and End Time: 8:15 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 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.
    • Meet your Orientation Leader and fellow new Huskies! You will receive an overview of A&O, set goals, and introduce yourself during this first Connection Group.
  • Break | 9:45 a.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away. 
  • Engineering Welcome | 10:00 a.m. 
    • Dive into what it means to be part of the College of Engineering from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Senior Director of Student Academic Services.
  • Break | 10:30 a.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away.
  • Advising & Registration: Part 1 | 10:45 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 | 11:45 a.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away. 
  • Signature Experience Lunch Session | 12:00 p.m. & 12:40 p.m.
    • Enjoy lunch and learn about academic success, the Career Center @ Engineering, Running Start credits, study abroad opportunities, and  Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). You will have the opportunity to attend two of the topics listed.  
  • 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: Student Expectations | 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!
  • Connect with StuCo: Registration Resources and Q&A | 2:45 p.m.
    • Hear from one of FYP’s student coordinators (StuCo) 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!
  • EPE Connections Academic Success | 3:30 p.m. 
    • Connect in a small group with an Engineering Peer Educator who has been in your shoes to hear their insight about registration, E-FIGs, and the engineering student experience. Come prepared to ask any questions related to the engineering student experience!
  • 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 | 4:15 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 | 5:15 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 | 5:15 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.

Start and End Times Vary. View the reservation confirmation email for your detailed agenda location on-campus.To fulfill your A&O requirement, you must attend all sessions throughout the day. The agenda times fluctuate depending on your assigned groups.  All schedules include the following elements.

  • Orientation Leader Small Group Meeting .
    • Join your small group to review activities for the weekend, preview Dawg Daze, and win some new husky gear. You will receive an overview of your advising experience, set goals, and introduce yourself. Bring your questions and concerns (if any) about navigating the first few weeks of school. 
  • Advising Connection Meetings
    • Meet with academic advisers to ensure that you are identifying tools for academic success. Freshman students directly admitted to Engineering  will participate in an alternate activity and meet their adviser during departmental welcome week activities. 
  • Academic Success Tours
    • Join us in exploring key locations on campus that will help guide you in your academic journey at the UW. 
  • Preparing for the First Day of School (Self-Guided)
    • Throughout the day, please make sure to visit various offices to ensure that you are prepared for the first day of school.
  • Find Your Classes (Self-Guided)
    • Take this time to physically visit all of your class locations for the quarter. Plan out your route and ensure you know the correct building entrance. You can use Google Maps to search building names. You can find your schedule on MyUW. 

Start and End Time: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 
View reservation confirmation email for detailed agenda and Zoom links. 

Morning 

  • Community Group: Welcoming and Creating Connections | 8:00 a.m.
    • Meet your Orientation Leader and fellow new Huskies! You will receive an overview of A&O, set goals, and introduce yourself during this first Community Group.
  • Break | 8:45 a.m. 
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away. 
  • Registration Foundations | 9:00 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.
  • Break | 9:45 a.m.
    • Take a moment to stretch or step away. 
  • Conversation with Faculty | 10:00 a.m. 
    • Hear from a current UW faculty member about classroom expectations, academic success, and how to build an academic support network.
  • Conversation with UW Leadership | 10:30 a.m. 
    • Engage in a conversation with UW Leadership and Community Standards & Student Conduct about our expectations for you as a first-year student.
  • Break | 11:00 a.m. 
  • Community Group: Registration Resources Presentation | 11:15 a.m.
    • Meet with your OL to learn the detailed process of registration and discuss various resources you will use to register for this upcoming quarter and beyond.
  • Priority Self-Guided Activities & Various Meetings | 11:45 a.m.
    • Priority Self-Guided Activities: Open the Priority Self-Guided Activities task in the First-year Checklist. Additionally, review our video series covering some of the most important aspects of the transition to the UW.
    • OMA&D Meeting: Prospective OMA&D students will be meeting with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity to learn more about their office.
    • Student Veteran Meeting: If you are a student veteran, you will be meeting with the Office of Student Veteran Life to learn more about the programs and services available to you during your time at the university. To learn more, view additional resources.
  • Lunch | 12:15 p.m.
  • Health & Well-Being | 12:45 p.m.
    • Meet with your fellow Huskies in a large group to discuss health & well-being resources at UW with Peer Health Educators.

Afternoon

The afternoon agenda times fluctuate depending on your assigned group. Each group block will be about two hours of live interaction. All schedules include the following elements.

  • Course Registration & Registration Lab | Time Varies 
    • Course Registration: Meet with your adviser at your assigned appointment time to learn what classes to register for and begin registering for your first quarter of classes. Ensure you understand how to make a follow-up appointment after A&O for any additional needs.
    • Registration Lab: After your individual advising appointment, go to the registration lab to register for classes. If you need additional assistance, there will be Orientation Leaders and advisers to support with quick questions. Registration Labs will be open from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
  • How 2 Husky | 1:30 or 3:30 p.m.
    • Attend our topic-driven sessions led by orientation leaders to connect with other students and learn how to navigate campus.
  • Community Group: Beginning your UW Journey | 4:15 p.m. 
    • Conclude A&O with your Community Group by learning about UW traditions, Dawg Daze, and plan how to engage in campus culture.