University of Washington Parent & Family Programs

University of Washington Parent & Family Programs Our parents & families are vital partners of the University of Washington in our students' success!

The work of Parent & Family Program is to provide parents & families equitable access to information and programs in support of their student’s success, communicate the value of the Husky experience at UW, engage in and support the life of the university and create their own Husky experience, enriching not only the lives of students but the University community at large.

Husky Families, it's that time of the year again! 💜💛It is time to celebrate the successes of our Class of 2026 Graduates...
06/10/2026

Husky Families, it's that time of the year again! 💜💛

It is time to celebrate the successes of our Class of 2026 Graduates at UW's 151st Commencement Ceremony! 🎓

We are SO proud of each and every one of our Huskies, and are more than excited to commemorate all the hard work that they've dedicated throughout the years. We wish them love, happiness, and success as they strive towards a boundless future! 🎉

🎓 Commencement is on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Husky Stadium. Doors will open at 12:00 PM, and the program will begin promptly at 1:30 PM.

🎓 Come grab a commemorative Mom/Dad Fan to cheer on your Husky at Commencement! After this year, this fan design will retire, so get them while you can!

📍 Available at the Visitor Center located on campus by Odegaard Undergraduate Library.

Here are some tips we wanted to share if you intend to be at the event!
💜 Come early — The 2026 FIFA games are starting soon, and as a proud sponsor of the event, the UW fields are being used by players for practice. Make sure to come early to avoid traffic and to secure a seat at the event!

To learn more:
🐾 https://www.washington.edu/seattle26/frequently-asked-questions/

💛 Plan ahead — Along with coming early, make sure to plan ahead! Whether it’s using a car, driving services, or public transportation, make sure to keep up to date with traffic and time schedules so that you arrive on time!

💜 Prepare for the Weather — Make sure to keep an eye on the weather! Washington is known for having constant shifts in temperature, so be prepared for wind, rain, or shine!

💛 Stay hydrated — Make sure to bring a sealed bottle of water to the event! In the scenario where the weather is warmer, it’s always a good idea to stay hydrated during long ceremonies.

📣 To learn more about Commencement, please visit this resource for more information: https://www.washington.edu/graduation/

05/15/2026

Family Suite!!!

Hello Husky Families,We hope you had an amazing Mother’s Day 💐To all the incredible moms of UW — thank you for the love,...
05/11/2026

Hello Husky Families,

We hope you had an amazing Mother’s Day 💐

To all the incredible moms of UW — thank you for the love, support, encouragement, and strength you pour into your families and our community every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond campus, and we’re so grateful for everything you do. We’re here for you, always, just like how you are for us.

If you haven’t yet, check out our latest blogpost celebrating all our Husky mothers! Link in Bio ✨

Be sure to keep an eye out for our future blogs as well that will cover topics such as graduations, commencements, and other end-of-academic-year festivities 💜💛

Yippee! 🎉We were able to hit 100 gifts on Husky Giving Day, and have reached our THIRD milestone for our HGD campaign, w...
04/23/2026

Yippee! 🎉

We were able to hit 100 gifts on Husky Giving Day, and have reached our THIRD milestone for our HGD campaign, which unlocks an additional $10,000 for our Huskies! When UW Families give together, we unlock more for students. As our community hits each milestone, a generous Bellevue family releases the next chunk of challenge funds. 🎯

In addition to all the generous gifts, that's an additional $15,000 for our Huskies! 📣

Thank you to the Pack for banding together to create a difference for our Huskies. Your support, whether big or small, shapes the future for our students 🐾

Husky Giving Day is only for another few hours! We've hit many amazing goals across campus, and we are so, so thankful to everyone who has been part of this amazing day 💜💛

Interested in joining Husky Giving Day on April 23rd? Visit the link in our Linktree (linktr.ee/UWFamily) to learn more!

Get ready 🐾Husky Giving Day is in 3 days! We still have 3 more milestones to hit, so mark your calendars as we make the ...
04/20/2026

Get ready 🐾

Husky Giving Day is in 3 days! We still have 3 more milestones to hit, so mark your calendars as we make the push to unlock these goals! 🎯

Your support fuels the journey towards our Huskies’ futures 💜 The UW, powered by YOU! 💛

Interested in joining Husky Giving Day on April 23rd? Visit the link in our Linktree (linktr.ee/UWFamily) to learn more!

Hooray! 🎉We've just reached our first milestone for our upcoming Husky Giving Day campaign, which unlocks $5,000 for our...
04/17/2026

Hooray! 🎉

We've just reached our first milestone for our upcoming Husky Giving Day campaign, which unlocks $5,000 for our Huskies 🎯

Thank you so much to our First of the Pack participants for gathering together to make this happen! Your support makes a difference 🐾

But don't stop yet! This is just the beginning — HGD in less than a week! Let's continue to keep it going on the big day so we can continue to unlock even more 💜💛

Interested in joining Husky Giving Day on April 23rd? Visit the link in our Linktree (linktr.ee/UWFamily) to learn more!

Hello, Husky Families! 🐾We would like to share with you some information on our upcoming Husky Giving Day on April 23, 2...
04/16/2026

Hello, Husky Families! 🐾

We would like to share with you some information on our upcoming Husky Giving Day on April 23, 2026! 📣

Husky Giving Day (HGD) is a 24-hour period where Husky Families across all campuses unite to support the UW and its students, faculties, and departments. Ranging from various programs, resources, and more, these campaigns will be used to fuel the future for our Huskies.

The Parent & Family Fund will have 4 categories that can be given to:
💜 Purple & Gold Forever (Husky Experience)
💛 UW Families Power Student Success (Career/Major Readiness, Mental Health Support, Personal Safety Services, and more)
💜 Campus Community Safety
💛 Putting Students First (Student Support & Resources)

On HGD, we will have various challenge milestones, where each gift will bring us closer to unlocking additional funding:
🐾 25 gifts before HGD → $5,000 unlocked
🐾 50 gifts by noon on HGD → another $5,000
🐾 100 gifts by end of day → $10,000
🐾 2 President's Circle families by midnight → final $5,000.

🎯 Our current [25 gifts before HGD → $5,000 unlocked] campaign is currently at 84% completion! If you would like to give early before HGD, please visit the link in our bio.

As a thank you for the support towards empowering our Huskies, we also have UW Family Scarf Rewards for those who give over $50. We have limited bundles available, so join in while you can!

💜 When you give, you power the UW's people, programs and possibilities. The UW is powered by YOU! 💛

📍 To learn more about what it means to give, you can visit the Linktree in our bio, or visit: together.uw.edu/i/hgd.

Good Morning, Husky Families 🐾Admitted Student Day went amazing! We are so thankful to all the families who dropped by t...
04/08/2026

Good Morning, Husky Families 🐾

Admitted Student Day went amazing! We are so thankful to all the families who dropped by to visit campus 🌸

For those who weren’t able to attend, every Friday throughout the entire month of April, UW is hosting Admitted Student Visits where you will have the opportunity to experience the following:
💜 75-min. Campus Tour
💛 45-min. Residential Housing Tour
💜 Resource Fair (meet w/ various departments, including us!)
💛 Informational sessions with current UW students
💜 …and much more!

📣 Reservations and other information can be found here (spots are filling up quick so join while you can):
https://www.washington.edu/newhuskies/visits/admitted-student-visits/

🔅 If you aren’t able to come to campus physically, we are also offering various online information sessions throughout the entire month! These topics include major-specific informational sessions, admission counseling assistance, and more!

These virtual events can be found in the link below:
https://www.washington.edu/newhuskies/visits/virtual-events/

ASD 2026 off to a sunny start!
04/04/2026

ASD 2026 off to a sunny start!

To our incoming Husky Families 🐾Admitted Student Day is right around the corner! We are super excited to meet you all~ W...
04/04/2026

To our incoming Husky Families 🐾

Admitted Student Day is right around the corner! We are super excited to meet you all~ We have tons of SWAG to give out!

There are a couple of ways you can find us throughout the day:
💜 Student Success Resource Fair @ Mary Gates Hall — 11 AM to 3 PM
💛 Commitment Celebration @ Lyceum — 10 AM to 4 PM
💜 Information Resource Session: "Supporting Your Student (and Yourself) from Decision to Move-In" w/ Jannah Maresh @ Bagley Hall Room 131— 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM, 2:15 PM to 3 PM

We also have some informational sites for you to check out while visiting campus:
💛 https://www.washington.edu/parents/admitted-families/
💜 https://www.washington.edu/newhuskies/admitted-student-day/

‼️ PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR ASD & CAPACITY HAS REACHED ITS MAX!

*If you are unable to attend, we will be having ASD Fridays throughout the month of April. Please refer to our post next week explaining more on how to attend ASD Fridays, or you can check out this link for more information: https://www.washington.edu/newhuskies/visits/admitted-student-visits/

All links are available on Linktree in our bio.

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