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UW Parent & Family Programs | New Husky Families | Spring–Summer 2026

Your student is a Husky. The decision is made — and now the real work of preparing begins. Whether your family attended an Admitted Student event or you’re finding us for the first time, Parent & Family Programs is here to help you navigate everything between now and move-in and beyond.

Quick Links: Family Orientation | Out-of-State Families | First-Generation Families | International Families | Connect with Us

Your Student Has a Checklist. Here’s Yours.

While your student works through their required enrollment steps, here’s your parallel path — the things that are yours to do, starting now.

Your student’s checklist lives here → Share it with them today.

Huskies in the Making: What We Cover

Our breakout session walks families through the journey from decision to move-in. Whether you attended at Admitted Student Day or are exploring the content for the first time, here’s what the presentation covers:

You Don’t Have to Wait Until Move-In

Families often tell us they didn’t know we existed until orientation — and they wish they’d found us sooner. That’s why we’re here at the start. Parent & Family Programs is your connection point to the UW from the moment your student says yes.

What we do for families: We help families stay connected to the UW and provide equitable access to resources and information in support of their student’s success. That means seasonal visiting guides, a year-round newsletter, Family Weekend in the fall, commencement support in June, and a team that’s always one email away.

What to expect this summer: Watch your inbox for information about Summer Sendoffs — regional welcome events for incoming Huskies and their families before the school year starts. It’s a chance to meet other UW families in your area and start building your own support network.

Why your UW family needs PFP →

The 2026 Parent & Family Guide will be available June 1. Until then, Dawg Dates & Deadlines is the place to track what’s coming.

First-Year Family Resources | First-Generation Families | International Families | Out-of-State Families

Consider the source. Every Husky is unique — and so is every family. You’ll meet other parents with strong opinions about how things work, what to pack, which dorm is best, or how to handle a situation. Their experience is real, but it’s theirs. It may not reflect your student’s major, financial situation, identity, or path. Equitable access means giving the right information to the right family at the right time — not one family’s experience passed along as everyone’s playbook. When in doubt, come to us. That’s what we’re here for.

Family Orientation — 2026 Dates

Once your student commits — meaning they’ve accepted their offer and confirmed they’re enrolling — orientation is the next big milestone. The Family Orientation session is your chance to hear directly from campus partners about what to expect, ask questions, and connect with other families making the same transition.

You are welcome to attend any session on any date. All sessions run 5:30–6:30 p.m. PT.

Winter: January 2 | Spring: March 20

Summer/Autumn: July 9 | July 16 | July 23 | July 30 | August 6 | August 13 | August 20

*Sessions for direct-admission programs will be determined and indicated in parentheses.

Where to Stay

Planning to visit campus this summer? We partner with hotels near campus to offer courtesy rates for UW families. Hotel recommendations for Move-In Family Week and UW Family Weekend will be shared during Family Orientation — another reason to make sure you’re registered for a session this summer.

Reserve your Family Orientation spot →

Key Dates

A&O Reservation System Opens: May 20, 2026 | Parent & Family Guide Available: June 1, 2026 | Family Orientation: July 9 – August 20, Thursdays 5:30–6:30 p.m. PT | Move-In: September 2026 | UW Family Weekend: November 6–7, 2026

We define “family” in the broadest sense — anyone who has helped guide, care for, and love a UW student is part of the UW family. First-generation families, international families, grandparents, mentors, guardians — if you’re here because you care about a student’s future, you belong here. Whether your student is a first-generation Husky, your family’s first at the UW, or the latest in a long line of Dawgs — you and your family need to connect with Parent & Family Programs. The experience is different every year, and we’re here to make sure yours starts right.