Events for September 28, 2026

Join SARVA (Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Activists) in crafting Survivor Love Letters! Come create heartfelt letters and anonymous messages of support for survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence. All letters will be donated to @solid_ground_wa, a nonprofit that helps relocate and support survivors of domestic violence. SARVA will provide all sorts of colorful paper, writing equipment, and stickers to decorate letters with, so just bring yourself and friends to meet a supportive community! About SARVA: SARVA is an entity of...

Ever wondered how large a solitary confinement cell is in Washington state prisons? Spoiler alert: it's quite terrible! So terrible, in fact, that UW does not allow researcher's to inflict the conditions of solitary confinement on animal research subjects. However, the Washington Department of Corrections inflicts such standards on hundreds of people every day. Join us to see a model of a solitary cell and a demonstration on the effects of solitary confinement on incarcerated people.We will provide snacks, refreshments,...

Join us for an informative Nursing Information Session where you will learn about our nursing programs, admission requirements, application process, and career opportunities in the healthcare field. This session is ideal for prospective students looking to being their nursing career. Our admission advisor will be able to answer questions and provide guidance on how to get started. Don't miss this opportunity to explore your future in nursing!

Want to make a difference in your community while building experience in health education? Stop by the ETCH table to meet our officers and see how you can get involved in community health education across Seattle! ETCH volunteers work with local shelters and community organizations to make useful health information easier to understand. Come see what we have been working on and hear how you can join an upcoming session. Students from all majors are welcome, and no prior healthcare...

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Stop by the UW Study Abroad table in Rainier Vista to learn about the exciting opportunities waiting for you! Whether you're dreaming of cultural immersion, global career experience, or unforgettable adventures, there's a program for you. Come chat with our team, ask questions, and start planning your journey. Studying abroad can change how you see the world (and yourself) so come find out what’s possible! We can’t wait to meet you!

Come see us at the UW Visitor Center! We are here to help new and current UW students, staff, and faculty too! Stop by for information, directions to your class, or with any questions. We are on the ground floor of Odegaard Library, next to By George Cafe. Our friendly student staff can share their Husky Experience and you can pick up a UW sticker.

Between 9/23 and 10/2 show your Husky ID at the Woodland Park Zoo or use the code Dawgs2095 online to get half off your purchase of 2 tickets for the Woodland Park Zoo! For most up-to-date hours of operation please visit zoo.org Search ‘Meet-up and Go’ in the search bar to find Meet-up and Go events to visit with other New Huskies! 

Join the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) B.S. degree academic adviser to learn about this hidden major in the UW School of Medicine. If you are interested in a hands-on, practical major that utilizes science knowledge, provides patient care but doesn't require a medical degree, join us to find out more about the MLS profession and major that has been on campus for almost 75 years!

Have you been involved in leadership activities in high school? Interested in growing as a leader at UW? Leadership is developed through experience, collaboration, and connection with peers. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, join this interactive info session to explore opportunities to learn, practice, and build your leadership skills at UW.

Interested in renewable energy, engineering, or the business behind renewables? Join Washington Wave for pizza, legos, new friends, and a renewable energy-themed competition to win a special lego set!  Washington Wave is UW’s marine renewable energy club. Every year, we design, build, test, and create a full business plan for a wave energy converter for the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition. Beyond the technical work, our core mission is building a supportive community for all students to learn and contribute meaningfully....

EWB-UWS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit student organization that researches, designs, and implements engineering projects that help communities around the world meet their human needs. Interested in trying it out as well? Join us at our event to simulate an example project! No technical or previous engineering knowledge is needed. We have a place in the club for everyone, no matter their major or experience level. Check out our projects on https://ewbuws.org/. We look forward to seeing you all at...

Curious about what a career in the legal field could look like? Come hang out with the Law & Business Association for a fun introduction to the pre-law world at UW! Whether you’re already on the pre-law track or just curious about the intersection of business and law, this is a chance to ask questions, meet like-minded students, and learn more about where a career in law could take you. Snacks will be provided

Come by our table on the Quad to meet current RUF UW students, learn a little about RUF, and grab some free coffee and donuts. RUF is a Christian RSO that invites students from all faith backgrounds to ask good questions, make good friends, and hear good news. We'd love to see you there!

Business Ethics Association (a Foster RSO) annually hosts a "How to get into Foster" event for freshmen and others considering standard admission to Foster. We will go over all the requirements for Foster admission, provide students with information and materials, and go over areas that provide further support for the GPA rubric and WSA exam.

We're Husky Science Olympiad! We host Science Olympiad tournaments on campus - providing a fun, exciting place for middle and high schoolers to learn about science and engineering. If you're interested in joining us, we'll be talking about our plans for hosting an invitational and the Northwest Div C competition this school year at this info session!

Thinking about a career in libraries and archives, publishing and editing, or in a field dedicated to preserving and making accessible cultural materials and documents, both physical and digital? Interested in learning to work with historical artifacts like early printed books, medieval manuscripts, and archival and cultural documents, and with digital tools for creating online editions and archives for such materials? Curious to explore the role of databases and search algorithms in shaping how, today, we find, access, and understand...

Love to sing? Come join UW Awaaz for an exciting, interactive vocal workshop! In this session, you will learn a piece of one of our signature South Asian fusion arrangements and sing in harmony with the group. We will also share what life is like as an Awaaz member during the academic year and walk you through everything you need to know about our upcoming audition process. No prior experience is required. Just bring your energy and your voice!

Pup Support is an RSO dedicated to fostering community connections between college students who find themselves in an unfamiliar environment or in need of fun activities to enjoy with friends (or strangers!) We don't charge for the majority of our events and seek to educate students about mental health and the resources available to them during our General Community Meetings. We are also active on Instagram, where we post informational slideshows that are hand-drawn by our talented graphics team (@pupsupport)....

Join Institutional Climate Action to make some planet-friendly crafts and watch Ghost in the Machine, a documentary that takes a critical look at how AI intersects with fascism, and how humanity can continue to uphold their agency in the face of its global boom. Come and learn about how to get involved with climate activism on the UW campus, meet like-minded students, and discuss your thoughts on the film!

This event will be a free-entry casual tournament for the video game Super Smash Brothers Melee. Come and meet other UW students who are also Melee beginners! Here at Smash Club, we love building our community around making new friends in a competitive atmosphere, and we’re always looking for new members to join us! No previous experience and no controller required!

Meet Dawg House Pizza! 🍕🐾 Grand Opening — September 28 Huskies, the wait is over! Dawg House Pizza is officially here, and we’re celebrating its grand opening during Dawg Daze on September 28! Follow the pizza! Husky Den 10:15 a.m. — Ribbon cutting Local Point 11:00 a.m. — Ribbon cutting Center Table 11:45 a.m. — Ribbon cutting Named by Huskies, for Huskies, Dawg House Pizza is the newest pizza concept on campus. Join us at all three campus locations for ribbon cuttings, FREE pizza for 1 hour after...

Come learn more about UW Surgery Interest Association (SIA), an 140 member active RSO for pre-health students interested in surgery! Meet the board, learn about opportunities for our members, and play a surgery themed game of jeopardy with your peers!

Join us to learn about amazing opportunities for you to work on your own startup or with a startup while in school! The UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship works with students of every major and discipline, whether they are merely curious about startups and entrepreneurship or passionate about starting their own company while in college.

Are you interested in neuroscience, psychology, and/or biology? Are you passionate about accessibility to higher education? If you said yes, we are the RSO for you! Join us to watch a LIVE human brain demonstration! This will be followed by an information session about our RSO, Grey Matters Journal. Our leadership will tell you how we make neuroscience more accessible, from an undergraduate-based journal production to  K-12 student outreach events! We can't wait to see you there!

If you are someone who wants to make an impact on the world or meet people who want to learn how youth can be global changemakers, come to AIESEC in Seattle's Information Session. With free food and drinks, we invite you to learn about our RSO. If you are a student who is majoring in Social Sciences or another major, and are keen on learning about non-profits, we believe our RSO is the right fit for you. As an RSO...

Join us for a fun round of Climate Trivia! We will start with intros and ice breakers to help form teams for a fun round of trivia themed around climate change, UW, and environment facts. Top teams can win prizes! You can learn about how the UCo can help you on your climate science journey; sign up to join the PCC Undergraduate Cohort; and enjoy good company along the way. Interested in climate science and connecting with other undergraduates studying...

The Suzzallo and Allen Libraries is the largest library of the eleven libraries on campus. It houses over 2 million print volumes spanning all the major disciplines. There is over 350,000 square feet of freely accessible space, with more than 600 study seats. Give your research a boost by tapping into the rich expertise of Suzzallo and Allen Libraries’ professional librarians and staff. In academic year 2026/27, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of the iconic Suzzallo Library.

Missed or can’t make the Post-Arrival Resource Fair? No worries — CIRCLE’s Mini Resource Fairs have you covered! Campus partners and local businesses will drop by our office on September 22, 23, and 28 to share resources, answer questions, and help you get set up for a smooth start at UW. Stop in, connect, and take care of the essentials — all in one friendly, convenient space. 

The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences has two undergraduate majors; Is the Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management (ESRM) major the right major for you? Please attend this in-person information session about the ESRM major hosted in SEFS's home building Anderson Hall. The session will cover what ESRM is, how ESRM students get involved in the department, and how to fulfill the ESRM Major's Minimum Requirements for admission.  The session will be led by SEFS academic advisers, and SEFS...

Analog Club’s campus photowalk aims to bring together those interested in film photography at the UW, no experience required! Come join us for a walk around campus that will be geared toward taking photos on film and exploring new areas of campus. Meet a new friend along the way and connect with our team members to learn more about getting involved! Analog Club is a student RSO dedicated to uplifting film photographers at the UW and in the broader Seattle...

Visit The Daily's open house to meet the editors, explore our newsroom, and learn how you can get involved. The Daily is the University of Washington's student news organization, producing a variety of content online and in print throughout the year. Established in 1891, The Daily has served the UW and U-District communities faithfully by seeking out and publishing the stories that matter to our readers. Come be part of our ongoing legacy, 130 years and counting. We are 100%...

Come grab some fun drinks and snacks from us while getting our advice on how to survive your first year at UW!  This a great way to learn more about being a student at UW and student's favorite places on/near campus. You can also grab a quick pick-me-up at the same time. We can't wait to see you there!

Curious about internships? Learn what internships are, why they matter, and how they can help you explore career interests, build experience, and prepare for future opportunities. We'll share practical strategies for finding internships, making the most of your time at UW, and using Handshake to discover opportunities that match your interests. Hosted by the Career & Internship Center. 

Come to the Dawg Daze Transfer Student Panel-Preparing for Success at UW session to hear directly from current UW transfer students about their experiences navigating the transition to the University of Washington. The panel will cover topics such as building community, connecting with academic advisers and campus resources, getting involved outside the classroom, and balancing academics with personal responsibilities. We hope this session will help new transfer students gain insight into the transfer experience, learn practical strategies for success, and feel more...

Did you know that 17% of US methane emissions come from landfilling waste? Attend this session hosted by Recology and UW Recycling to learn how to reduce your impact by recycling and composting. Recology will share tips to eliminate ‘wish-cycling;’ and will share an exciting behind-the-scenes look at what happens to your recycling after it goes in the bin. Learn how to be a sustainable member of the UW community. Pizza will be provided for all attendees. We hope to...

Want to start the year off strong by making new friends and meeting new people? Learn about Unite UW, an on-campus cultural exchange program that builds bridges between domestic and international students at the University of Washington! Want to meet Huskies from all over the world? Excited to try new things (campfires, games, sight-seeing, food!) in the Seattle area? Join Unite UW to make new connections and find your community! Free pizza will be provided!

The Filipino American Student Association's First-Year Workshop is open to all first-year University of Washington students looking to build community, discover campus resources, and develop strategies for a successful college experience. Whether you're searching for ways to get involved, make new friends, or learn how to navigate your first year, this workshop is designed to help you feel more connected and confident. Hear from experienced University of Washington students from across different majors during an upperclassmen panel and participate in...

Join Husky Robotics for an inside look at one of UW’s most competitive and hands on engineering teams. At this info session, you will learn how our student led team designs, builds, and tests autonomous Mars rovers for international competitions, while gaining real world experience across mechanical, electrical, software, science, and business disciplines. We will walk through our subteams, current projects, and what it is like to contribute to a large scale robotics system that mirrors industry and space exploration...

Have you ever been curious about sourdough goods? How does sourdough starter live, is it hard to keep alive, what even is sourdough? Join the Husky Baking Club to make and learn about sourdough. We will host a comprehensive class on what it is, how to keep it alive, and what to do with your sourdough starter as well as provide samples of different sourdough desserts!

Want to know what your blood type is? UW Future Health Professionals is hosting a free blood typing event in partnership with Bloodworks Northwest! Learn your blood type and pick up a sweet treat!

Stop by to grab herb sachets for your new dorm, apartment, or house! Use sachets as a moth repellant, air fresheners, or to hang in your closet. All herbs are locally grown at the UW Green Square Urban Garden. (Open to all UW students)

Grab some pizza and spark your curiosity about international affairs, global cultures, regional studies, politics, business, human rights, sustainability, or diplomacy! Join the Jackson School of International Studies to discover 6 undergraduate majors, 18 interdisciplinary minors, study abroad opportunities, internships, scholarships, career pathways, and a welcoming community of students passionate about making an impact around the world. Meet our advisers, students, and faculty to ask questions, explore your academic options, and learn how International Studies can complement almost any major...

Join UW Student Life for the annual Puppy Playdate! This is an event that every pet-owner and pet-lover cannot miss! Bring your four-legged friends to the Quad for an afternoon of cuddles, playtime, and treats. Whether you want to bring your own dawg (or other fuzzy companion) or you just want to join in on the fun, everyone is welcome! While you’re here, you can learn more about the thousands of services, activities, events, and programs that are available to...

Interested in Interdisciplinary Honors via Second Year Admission in 2026? Join us to learn more about integrating Honors into your UW Education! This session will briefly introduce you to the Honors Program mission and values and give you an idea of what to expect for the 2026 second-year application. Incoming freshmen who were not admitted to the Interdisciplinary Honors Program for Autumn 2025 are encouraged to attend!

You’ve probably heard that networking is important. But building meaningful connections doesn’t start when you need an internship, research opportunity, or job. It starts much earlier, often without you even realizing it. The classes you take, communities you join, interests you explore, and people you meet are already shaping who you are and where you might go next. It might sound simple, but making the most of these everyday connections takes practice. In this interactive workshop, you’ll put that practice...

Join Swing Kids at UW for a fun afternoon social dance in Red Square! We will be dancing the Lindy Hop--  you can join us for our beginner lessons on Sept. 23 and 26 or our ballroom outing on Sept. 27 for an introduction, although not required to have a good time at the jam. Swing Kids at UW are a group of college students dedicated to learning Lindy Hop swing. Lindy Hop is a partner dance developed in the...

Conditions in space are very different from the luxury we have on Earth, whether that be temperature, radiation, available power, etc. We can't just put a MacBook CPU in a satellite-- but we still need a computer that can receive, process, and send data while being hundreds of kilometers away from earth. Several issues can arise; whether it's data connection getting cut off, not having enough space for wires, or ionizing radiation causing parts of computer memory to just... not...

Come learn about the Technology Consulting Association (TCA), UW’s premier AI and machine learning focused consultancy. Our interest meeting will contain more details about the club, explore what techology consulting looks like, and include a mini case competition. Join us at Dawgs Who Deploy to find out how you can get involved with TCA in the upcoming year!

RAREserved is a student organization at the University of Washington bringing attention to rare diseases in our community. RAREserved seeks to amplify voices to make knowledge about rare diseases accessible and engaging by telling real stories of those impacted by a rare disease. RAREserved conducts interviews and creates narrative articles that shares an individual's experience, as well as research articles that inform of the science and biology behind rare diseases. We seek to educate our audience on rare disease topics...

Do you enjoy Japanese media such as Japanese games, music, manga and anime? If so, then join the original anime RSO of UW for a two-hour event to get a taste of the anime community here at UW! We’re here to introduce the Anime Discovery Project, a club that has been sharing new anime across all genres to fans for over 35 years! Drop by, make some new friends, enjoy get-to-know you activities, prize giveaways, and a special showing (chosen by...

Come spend an exciting afternoon full of energy-boosting dances during THE KOMPANY’s first Random Play Dance of the year! Showcasing engaging performances from our dance team and the opportunity to flaunt your own skill, this event is sure to be fun for everyone! Bring your friends and dance your heart out or come just to watch people breaking it down! Stay at the end to film a Kommunity Cover which will be posted on our YouTube!

Join the Design Build Fly team to learn how to fly RC airplanes on the flight simulator and get a shop tour of the #1 aircraft in the country for the 25-26 AIAA DBF competition! This open event is a great opportunity for newly admitted students to meet and connect with members from our different subteams!

Come test your crafting and engineering skills at the UGMP Egg Drop! You and your team will have two hours to create a contraption from provided materials, capable of safely delivering the egg from the Physics Courtyard Balcony to the Burke-Gilman Trail below. Teamwork is encouraged: come with your team or be ready to make new friends. Shelters will be judged in two categories: durability and creativity of design. Prizes include some serious bragging rights. Schedule: 1-3 pm Drop-in crafting...

Join Living Water Fellowship for a fun afternoon of Korean traditional games! Enjoy outdoor activities such as Yutnori and Tuho while learning about Korean culture and making new friends. Snacks and special prizes will be provided, so don’t miss out! Come play, connect, and have fun with us!

Interested in a career in a health profession? Interested in how people's health is affected by their environment? This interactive session will support pre-med & pre-med curious students as they learn about the BS in Environmental Public Health and how this degree would prepare them for a career in medicine. Join Janet Hang, Counseling Services Coordinator and Dan Poux, Manager of Career Services as they help you reflect on what you want/need to do before graduation and before application to...

Come meet skaters of the Figure Skating at UW team, learn what being recreational or competitive with our club looks like, and come to a public skate with us after!

Join UWROV from 1:30-2:30 PM for a live Q&A with the scientists and engineers of Nautilus Live, a network of ocean explorers who use underwater robots to livestream deep-sea exploration! After a short information session on our club and what we do, we'll be talking about ocean technology, science communication, and exciting discoveries from the deep. RSVP here! Submit questions here!

Join Scholars of Finance (SOF) for Donuts & Jeopardy! Come learn about SOF, munch down a donut, and team up with fellow Huskies in a fun Jeopardy-style contest! 🍩 This event is open to all students. Bring a friend or come alone! ✨

Get to know the GWSS RSO with collage, snacks, and new connections! Founded in Spring 2025, the GWSS RSO is dedicated to building an inclusive campus community devoted to feminist, queer, and intersectional research and resistance. Feminism is a communal practice that challenges us to rethink how we care for each other and the spaces we inhabit. By coming together, talking, learning, creating, and exploring, the GWSS RSO hopes to foster communities of feminist action and support, both on and...

HuskyADAPT is a student organization at the University of Washington, Seattle campus that is dedicated to supporting accessible design and inclusive play technology. Join us for a Toy Adaptation Workshop where we'll teach you how to re-engineer toys with alternative activation methods to increase accessibility for children with disabilities. Learn about the HuskyADAPT community, our impact, and how to get involved. Students of all majors are welcome, no previous experience is necessary! Please RSVP here: 2026 HuskyADAPT Dawg Daze RSVP...

Come join us for an afternoon of outdoor games and learn about our club! If you are pre-health, passionate about fighting blood cancer, or just want to have some fun outside, we encourage you to join in! Blood Cancer United (formerly known as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or LLS) is dedicated to improving treatments and the quality of life for patients and families affected by blood cancer. The organization works toward this mission by funding research, providing patient support,...

Come join Kappa Theta Pi for Insomnia Cookies, Family Feud, and an hour of friendly competition! Meet new people, connect with current KTP members, compete with your team, and win a prize! Kappa Theta Pi is a co-ed professional technology fraternity for students interested in tech, innovation, and community. Whether you want to learn more about KTP or are just looking for a fun way to kick off the school year, we'd love to see you there!

At LUX, as our slogan says, you'll get to meet people and make films! We are a community-oriented film production association and produce countless short films a year right here in Seattle. At our DawgDays Events, you will get to watch some of our past filmography and even make your own films! Our first event will be our welcome screening. A few days after that, our next event will be focused on teaching the basics of film production through a...

Are you interested in Fighting Games? We’re hosting a casual meeting for everyone to drop by and play! Come meet some new people and have a good time! We'll have Marvel Tokon, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Guilty Gear: Strive setups. Feel free to try a bunch of different games, no previous experience or controller required!

Are you interested in learning about studying data science at UW (or not quite sure what data science is)? This information session will introduce students to the interdisciplinary data science minor and explore what data science looks like across disciplines. Students will hear from faculty and advisers about their research, applications of data science in their respective fields, and course requirements to complete the minor. Whether you're interested in the humanities, social sciences, or STEM come learn about one of...

Are you pre-med, pre-dent, pre-health, or interested in the healthcare field? Are you intrigued by the nuances of rural healthcare? Curious about the challenges and triumphs of medical professionals in underserved areas? Look no further! Join us for an info session hosted by Health Care Alternative Spring Break (HCASB), a registered student organization at the University of Washington.  Our upcoming event is designed to provide you with an introduction to rural health and the social determinants of health that underlie...

Beginner/Intermediate Jazz Class The Dance Student Association invites you to a lyrical dance class taught by Co-Secretary Lacey Dahl. This Beginner/Intermediate jazz class will begin with a warm up and then transition into skill development sequences created around a studio jazz style. Class will end with some choreography that integrates skills and concepts explored throughout class. Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear you can move freely in (socks, bare feet, or dance shoes).  Finally and most importantly, be ready to...

Are you a transfer student interested in undergraduate research? Get a jump-start with this workshop for incoming transfer students in all disciplines to get up to speed on the resources and opportunities available for you to engage in faculty-mentored research at UW! In addition, learn about key library resources and services that support all forms of undergraduate research. Join Office of Undergraduate Research advisers, current undergraduate student researchers, and UW Libraries staff for this interactive, informational session. Stick around after...

Join Stage Notes, UW's first and only musical theater club on campus, for some back-to-school trivia! We'll have some theater-related questions, some general knowledge, and lots of opportunity to get to know our community. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for an open ballet class with the Developpe Dance Club! This class is open to students of any level. Whether you have years of dance experience or you would like to learn ballet for the first time, there is space for you in the class. There is no required dress code for the class. Just wear something you feel comfortable dancing in. Come learn about the Developpe Dance Club and meet other students who are interested in dance! DDC...

Hear from the School of Public Health undergraduate majors: Public Health-Global Health; Environmental Public Health; Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health; and Health Informatics. Come visit each table and learn more about what each major entails, their requirements, and more! You will also be able to decorate a School of Public Health tote bag during this time.  Tote bags are limited, and first comes, first served. 

Interested students will learn about what it’s like to be in Hounds and join us in learning a piece of past repertoire which we will all sing together at the end of the rehearsal. Cookies provided. Q&A at the end! All experience levels welcome!

Drop by our pop-up sukkah on campus from 3-4:30pm for some Sukkot snacks, fun activities, and a chance to meet other Jewish students! Upperclassmen and student leaders will be around to walk with you to scope out your classes, help you get oriented, and show you some of their favorite campus spots. Come grab a treat, say hi, and take a stroll with us!

Join us for an afternoon of solar viewing with AUEG! We will have telescopes (equipped with safe viewing filters) showing off beautiful features, such as solar flares and sunspots, of our sun. Our officers will also be present to talk about the club and answer any questions. We hope you can join us! The Astronomy Undergraduate Engineering Group (AUEG) is an RSO dedicated to working with, maintaining, and also hosting trips to UW's Manastash Ridge Observatory in Ellensburg, WA. We...

Looking for a way to meet new friends while serving the community? Come join Alpha Phi Omega (APO) in painting bucket hats that we will donate for charity to the UW Food Pantry! Get to know APO, the biggest international co-ed service fraternity at Dawg Daze! This event is an amazing low-stakes way to meet some of our brothers ahead of our Fall Rush Week. We will have everything you need for you to get creative in painting bucket hats...

Join The Husky Sailing Team for an on the water experience in dinghy sailboats. Come to Sail Sand Point by Magnuson Park to explore Lake Washington with one of our experienced sailors. We will have three sessions, meeting in front of the Architecture Hall (ARC) at 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:00 pm. We will bus with you to Sail Sand Point, where we house our boats and run our practices. We will also provide life jackets. We will then...

Join Fanfiction Club @ UW for a fun game of Fanfiction Jeopardy! Come ready to learn more about the club, meet new people, and get some FREE Fanfiction Club swag! Whether you're a longtime reader or just curious about fandom culture, everyone is welcome.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of rhythm and connection at Salsa Club at UW’s Dawg Daze event! Shake off your worries with a beginner salsa lesson, meet friendly faces, and groove to Latin beats. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned dancer, this is your chance to make new friends and reconnect with old pals. Don’t miss the chance to ignite your passion for dance and create lasting memories. Come bring comfortable shoes and let’s get dancing!

Join us for a relaxed sip and sketch event during Orientation Week! Learn about our student organization and how we partner with La Resistencia to advocate for the rights and dignity of immigrants detained at the Northwest Detention Center. Through student organizing, education, advocacy, and community action, we work to support human rights and build solidarity on and off campus. Come color, meet new people, enjoy a drink, and discover how you can get involved—no experience necessary, and everyone is...

Join UW Days For Girls to chat Menstrual Equity, make friendship bracelets, and learn about the club. Interested in women’s health, health equity, or just looking to meet new people? All majors are welcome! Come make new friends and get creative with us!

Quiet Time Club is a safe space for shy, introverted, or reserved students. We are able to understand and support one another in ways that are difficult to find anywhere else on campus. We welcome anyone that would like to find community! During Dawg Daze events, we will get to know each other through some conversation-style games. Then, we'll settle into our usual meeting: you are free to bring a hobby, talk with us, or keep to yourself. There will...

Wushu is a modern derivative of traditional Chinese Kung Fu that combines explosive power, graceful movements, and acrobatic techniques. It is a dynamic martial art that can be performed bare-handed or with a variety of weapons, such as broadswords, straight swords, staves, and spears. Join us for an exciting workshop where we will teach you the basics and give you the chance to try out some moves yourself! Whether you’re new to martial arts or have prior experience, this is...

Come learn about the Développé Dance Club and craft a cute charm for your dance bag! The event will begin with officer introductions and a short presentation about the club, then we will dive right into some crafting! Whether you're already a member or are still considering joining, you are more than welcome. This is your chance to hear about our club, get to know the officers, and make friends with other club members. Snacks will be provided. We can't...

Interested in healthcare experience? Great! We can connect you. We at MedConnect will provide a central hub for you to get involved with volunteering, shadowing, research, events, jobs, training and more. Some of our opportunities include Continuum Care, Downtown Emergency Service Center, and group volunteering with Seattle Children’s Hospital. Come learn more about MedConnect to see how you can be involved in clinical experience and volunteering. We will be hosting some fun activities and snacks will be provided!

Project Link at UW aims to strengthen student’s cross-cultural perspectives and bridge gaps in global health knowledge, in order to improve healthcare accessibility and equity in our local community and beyond. Come join us to learn about how you can get involved with our organization through initiatives such as our volunteer translation program and health literacy pamphlet project, as well as connect with other UW students who share similar interests!

Join the Filipino American Student Association (FASA) for our New Member Social during Dawg Daze! This event is designed to help incoming and returning students connect with one another, learn more about FASA, and build community at the University of Washington. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current members, participate in icebreakers and activities, and learn about upcoming programs and involvement opportunities within the organization. After that, we plan to take everyone to the Ave to grab Boba and...

Come kick off the year with us on the Quad! Whether you want to jump into some spikeball, boardball, and football, or just chill on a picnic blanket with card games, snacks, and good company, we'd love to see you there! Drop by to learn more about our Christ-centered community, meet current members, and make some new friends. No pressure to stay the whole time, swing by whenever you can to grab a snack and say hi!

Enjoy the nostalgic past while looking forward to your future involvement in Delta Lambda Phi, with our 2010's themed information session where you can learn more about UW's only queer Greek life organization. Snacks provided!

Curious about pre-health or looking for your community at UW? Come learn more about Delta Epsilon Mu, UW’s only professional co-ed pre-health fraternity! We welcome students interested in all areas of healthcare, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, and more. At this Dawg Daze event, we’ll share more about DEM’s professional and academic opportunities, as well as the ways we give back to our community through service and volunteering. You’ll also hear from current members about how DEM has supported...

Welcome back, Huskies! 💜💛 New year, new memories... let's kick things off right! Join CSA, TSA, TOSA, HKSA, JSA, and KSA as we come together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival 🏮✨, one of the most beloved traditions across Asian cultures, marking the harvest season and togetherness under the full moon. Here's what you can look forward to: 🏮 Lantern Crafting — Get hands-on and design your very own paper lantern! Whether you want to honor a loved one or...

Q Center will be hosting its annual Gayme Night during the HUB Crawl. LGBTQ+ and allied students are invited to play super smash, mariokart, and board games galore! We'll be hosting it inside the Q Center (HUB, suite 315 - directly across from the central elevators in the HUB). Some of our board game groups will also be in the third floor common spaces! We'll have some snacks and refreshments available! See you there from 6pm-7:30pm!

Aura Dance Company will be hosting an open-level contemporary dance class in Meany Hall! This is a great low-stakes opportunity for all students to take a free dance class, and learn what Aura has to offer. This class will be beginner friendly so if you have never danced before, now is your chance!

Grab free Chick-fil-A and discover Spark—a fall cohort where you’ll build a real tech project for a nonprofit, work alongside industry mentors, and come away with experience you can actually put on your resume. But Spark isn’t just about your career. You’ll serve the Seattle community, grow in practical skills for life beyond the classroom, and do it alongside a cohort of students who want to make their fall count.

Malware & Matcha is a hands-on cybersecurity event where students can enjoy a cup of matcha while learning how malware works in real-world scenarios. Participants will explore different types of malware, see how they behave, and safely interact with them in controlled demo environments designed to make cybersecurity concepts practical and approachable. Explore with ThinkCyber how matcha is made in six simple steps and how malware can be remediated through the six steps of incident response. This is a hands-on...

Come check out UW's one and only student-run radio station! Swing by HUB (Husky Union Building) 131N to see the studio, the broadcasting equipment, old zines and blawg posts, our physical music archive, and more! Rainy Dawg Radio (RDR) staff will be there to answer any questions you have and give you more info on getting involved in an amazing community of DJs, musicians, and music enjoyers of all kinds!

Asian Cinema 24hrs, the never ending cinema experience. At least that's what we hoped for. In face of realistic concerns of time, we screen an Asian movie every week.

New to UW? Kick off your year with a free movie night made for you. We're screening After Death, a gripping documentary featuring real near-death experience survivors, doctors, scientists, and bestselling authors exploring one of life's biggest questions: what really happens when we die? Whether you're curious, skeptical, or just looking for a free night out during Dawg Daze, come relax with fellow new students, enjoy the film, and stick around afterward for conversation and connection. 🍿 Free popcorn, snacks,...

Come meet fellow Japanese music lovers to find your favorite genres, team-up to win prizes, and karaoke! The J-songs club is a place where we can not only socialize but also further your interest in Japanese music through listening, karaoke, activities and more. Even if you're new to Japanese music, come find some new songs to add to your playlist. Join our Discord for more information and weekly club meetings! https://discord.gg/yrGmFPbTs

Join us for a fun evening of animal trivia, animal videos, and vegan snacks. Get to know other animal lovers and learn about our club. All are welcome!

The Collective Improv Troupe is hosting an open improv workshop for Dawg Daze! No experience is required to participate. If you have ever wanted to try improv, theater, or comedy NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! The Collective Improv Troupe is an improvisational comedy RSO here at UW. As well as hosting improv workshops throughout the year, we perform 5 improv shows a quarter. Also be sure to check out our FREE improv show on October 2nd! Ask us about auditions! Find...

Kahaani is the University of Washington's premier co-ed competitive Bollywood fusion dance team. Come join us for a workshop + info session, where we will be teaching some of our old competition choreography! All levels of dancers are welcome.

Join us for a Bollywood dance workshop! We're an all girls Bollywood dance team, and we will be teaching you a fun high energy dance choreo from start to finish. No dance experience is needed - just bring good vibes and a willingness to move! Whether you've danced your whole life or have never taken a class, everyone is welcome. We can't wait to meet you all!

The America at 250 : Moments that Made Us exhibit explores America’s founding ideals through pivotal turning points in history. On display are primary sources from early American history including a guide book to the Centennial Exhibition in 1876 and newspapers from the Bicentennial in 1976. Read the front page of the Boston Globe from 1876. See how children lived in the Colonies. Find out if you would pass a citizenship test with an interactive quiz. The exhibit features national...

The Indigenous Walking Tour emphasizes “Place,” a concept rooted in storytelling about the Indigenous knowledge systems tied into the natural landscape all around the UW campus. The Indigenous Walking Tour was created by UW alumnus Owen L. Oliver and is dedicated to Indigenous students, past, present, and future. Review the Virtual Indigenous Walking Tour, download the Indigenous Walking Tour brochure, and visit the stops.

Explore UW Libraries spaces, services, and resources via this online or in person self-guided tour. Visit popular UW Libraries including Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Suzzallo & Allen Libraries and learn about library resources and services available to UW students. Complete the tour during Dawg Daze and enter a drawing for a $25 e-gift card. Note: Check library hours if visiting libraries in person. A valid Husky Card ID is required for entry to Odegaard, Health Sciences, and Li Lu Libraries.

Join UW Recreation for FREE Yoga, Meditation, Movement, Fitness, and Dance classes during Preview Week. Take time out to move your body, increase your energy, have some fun, and get your quarter started with wellness in mind! Visit here to learn more information about UW Recreation and Preview Week Classes!   *Space is limited, first come first served.  Please check the Preview Week Class Schedule on our website for details.