University of Washington

University of Washington Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Washington community comes together each year for Dawg Daze and Fall Fling, Spring Concert and Taiwanese Student Association Night Market.

University of Washington Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Washington.

University of Washington offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Washington students live off campus. In 2023, 29% of undergrads at University of Washington lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 71% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Washington. There are 10,310 spots available in on-campus housing for all 36,872 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 9,029 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Washington offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Washington Athletics

At University of Washington there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Washington:

Is University of Washington Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Washington is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UW offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Washington

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Washington, take Interstate 5 to Seattle, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Seattle-Tacoma International airport.

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