Skip to content

Parents & Families

Welcome to the UW Family! Behind every Husky, there’s a pack of loved ones, mentors and supporters who helped them reach this milestone. We’re so glad you’re here.

Connect with us

Welcome to the UW Family

Your role in your student’s life may be shifting, but it’s just as important as ever. We’re here to provide you with the resources you need to help your Husky make the most of their UW experience.

On these pages, you’ll find information on everything from financial aid to campus life to health and safety protocols. You and your Husky are about to embark on a life-changing journey. Welcome to the UW family!

Join our Facebook group to connect with other UW parents and family members.

Spring at UW

Join us for our first Blossoms & Baseball UW Parent & Family Day!

UW Baseball is excited to welcome our UW Parents & Families to Husky Ballpark with discounted tickets and a UW Baseball Hat! Come enjoy the last game of the 2024 Apple Cup Rivalry Series on March 30. Students get in free with valid student ID.

Get tickets!

Welcome UW Families

Husky Guide Cover

UW Parent & Family Guide

Whether this is your Husky’s first year or final year at UW, make sure you download our UW Parent & Family Guide. From academic tutoring to personal health and safety, the guide lists resources available to support your student’s well-being and success at UW.

Download the Guide

Family Dawg Daze 2023

Dawg Daze 2023 Logo

Family Member Information for Dawg Daze

While Dawg Daze is designed specifically for students, parents & families are welcome to attend the events either with your student or on your own. View the Dawg Daze Website for families and make your Dawg Daze plans.

More Information About Family Dawg Daze

Provost Town Hall

Thursday, February 15
10 – 11 a.m.

Alder Hall Auditorium, Seattle campus, or watch via livestream on the provost’s website.


Join UW Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Tricia Serio as she discusses the state of the UW from an academic perspective and highlights some of the opportunities for faculty and staff to lead the conversation on using artificial intelligence to transform their research, innovation, teaching and impact.

Support the Husky Experience

Your philanthropic support strengthens every student’s UW experience. The UW Parent & Family Fund makes it possible for us to provide critical programs and resources, like the student emergency fund and 24/7 access to mental health counselors.

Find Out More

Stay Informed

Get regular updates about what’s happening at UW and family support tips by signing up for the Parent Insider newsletter.