Events for October 1, 2026

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! 

Tackle the rock wall and earn some awesome giveaways! Not into climbing? No worries—there are plenty of other fitness challenges to take on. Connect with fellow students who can share insights about scholarship opportunities and our leadership development program. Welcome, Dawgs!

Civil and environmental engineers develop solutions to address civilization’s challenges. Stop by our booth to meet our advising staff, students, and faculty and learn how the accessible Civil & Environmental Engineering undergraduate programs (CIVE and ENVE) might fit with your goals and aspirations! We will have a variety of surprises on hand for those who swing by!

Discover a fabulous place for artistic joy on campus! Meany Center brings world-class music, dance, theater, and interdisciplinary performances to UW, and students can experience it all for just $10 a ticket. Stop by Meany's Dawg Daze table to grab some swag, meet the Meany crew, and get a sneak peek at the incredible artists coming to our stage this year. Plus, enjoy an Artistic Joy to Collective Wellness fortune cookie and enter our drawing for two free tickets to see Hung Dance...

Free 2-hour Paddleboard/Boat Rental at the WAC for First Year Students with valid Student Husky Card. Limit 1 use per Husky Card.   Come explore the Arboretum or the Union Bay Natural Area from a new perspective! We rent paddleboards, canoes, single kayaks, and double kayaks to the UW Community and the public. We offer discounted rates if you have your current Student or Employee Husky Card (around 25% and 15% respectively)! During Dawg Daze, First Year Students (with their Husky Card) can rent any of...

Discover how outer space is shaping our world! Join the Jackson School of International Studies and the UW Planetarium for a unique Dawg Daze experience exploring the intersection of space exploration, technology, and global affairs. Professor Saadia Pekkanen, an expert on international space policy, will introduce how International Studies helps us understand the growing importance of space in diplomacy, security, science, and technological innovation. Then, journey through the cosmos with an immersive planetarium presentation led by an Astronomy Ph.D. student...

Dig into the riches of Christ (Eph. 3:8) with us as we read the Bible together for our first Bible study of the school year. Come by our room in the HUB for some fellowship and an in-depth reading of a chapter in the Bible. (Note: We hold two Bible Studies on Wednesday and Thursday Bible that cover the same topic)

Come to learn about our RSO and make cards for residents at local retirement homes! A little but about us: Perfect Pair Washington is one of 35 chapters that are part of the national organization. Our mission is to cultivate intergenerational connections between university students and older adults. We do this by creating one-on-one pairs between student volunteers and senior residents via a matching process. Student volunteers and senior residents attend regularly scheduled meetings times (often once a week or...

This is a low barrier, drop-in event for students to stop by, grab donuts, and meet some of your peers! Come by to chat with fellow College of the Environment students, advisors, and our student ambassadors and to meet new people and ask any questions you may have as the year kicks off.

Drop by and learn about environmentally focused RSOs and how to get involved!  

Is Electrical and Computer Engineering the right major for you? Please attend this in-person information session about the UW ECE department hosted in the ECE building. The session will cover what ECE is, how ECE students get involved in the department, and the admissions process for both ENGRUDs and UW Interest Changer students. The session will be lead by a UW ECE academic adviser and UW ECE peer advisers (current UW ECE students), and there will be ample time to...

The Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center is excited to invite you to the 2026 Volunteer, Internships, and Paid Opportunities (VIP) Fair! Similar to a career fair, you will be able to browse various opportunities for community engaged or leadership development this year with CELE Center programs. You will meet staff, students, and other program participants. We will highlight both volunteer and paid opportunities, including work-study positions to utilize your financial aid. Snacks and prizes will be available! Opportunities...

The Punjabi Cultural Association presents DubCity Bhangra, an extension of the student organization into the competitive Bhangra world. Bhangra is a north Indian dance style which is performed with intensity across tournaments in the collegiate setting in the United States. To join DubCity Bhangra, you must audition, so in this info session, DubCity Bhangra executive board members will be teaching tryout choreography and then giving prospective members in-depth information about the club; such as competition dates and other membership commitments....

Interested in sustainability, science, and innovation? Explore the Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering (SBSE) major — where students use plants, trees, and agricultural waste to create renewable products like bioplastics, fuels, and packaging. SBSE blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science to solve real-world problems and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Join current students, faculty, and alumni to learn how this unique major — housed in the College of the Environment— prepares grads for high-demand careers in clean tech and sustainable...

Delta Delta Sigma Pre-Dental Society (UW DDS) invites students to stop by our Dawg Daze table to learn more about dentistry and the pre-dental journey at UW! Come play a fun dental-themed game where you can win free dental prizes! Students can also meet current members and learn more about how Delta Delta Sigma supports pre-dental students through meetings, hands-on activities, guest speakers, volunteering opportunities, mentorship, and other events throughout the year. Brochures and information about our organization and social...

Interested in international studies?  Come meet faculty, staff, and current students at the Jackson School of International Studies for pizza and snacks! You will learn about our open majors, exciting resources and opportunities unique to Jackson School students. Free giveaways, snacks, candy, and food!  Includes: Capstones: Task Force, Public Writing, Research Exciting and interactive: International Negotiation Simulation Course! Student Organizations focused on international affairs events, speakers and community Jackson School Advisers (undergraduate and graduate) Careers in International Studies Student Funding: Internships/Internship Scholarships Academic Scholarships &...

Join Kathakaars, a classical Indian dance team, to learn a short piece together and about the history of Kathak!

The goal of this event is to introduce new students to our organization and provide them with an engaging opportunity to learn more about the club. The event will begin with a brief presentation highlighting the club’s mission, activities, and opportunities for involvement. This will be followed by an interactive medical-themed Jeopardy game.

Mabuhay! Join us for our Traditional Filipino Dance workshop where we will be learning about the history of our dances! Through our workshop you will also have the opportunity to get connected to our Filipino community here at the University of Washington. Please bring athletic wear, a water bottle, and good energy! 

Come join iQueeries for a fun evening of LGBTQ+ trivia and games, all students are welcome! Meet new friends and become part of a community that is dedicated to supporting queer students across campus! Test your knowledge about different areas of queer and pop culture through Jeopardy-style trivia, and maybe win a prize at the end! We will also have board games, snacks, and plenty of time to meet new people. Join us for the whole night or pop in...

ESEC Info Night ESEC is UW's startup club . We bring founders, investors, and operators to campus, run events with other clubs across the university, and every spring we put on Zero to One, a two-day startup competition that last year drew over 200 students, 40 teams, and more than $10,000 in prizes, with sponsors including Anthropic and the AI2 Incubator. This is our first event of the year and the best place to figure out whether we're your thing....

Join UW's Chinese Student Association for our first event of the quarter: Fall General! Enjoy a fun and casual evening of games, prizes, and chances to connect with new and returning members. Expect friendly competition, snacks, and a great way to get a taste of our community and culture. All are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Aura Dance Company will be hosting an advanced 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 at a difficulty catered more towards advanced level dancers, but all are welcome! Be sure to also check out our beginner friendly open-level dance class happening on the 28th!

Kick off the year with the Hip Hop Student Association! Discover the roots, culture, and creativity behind hip hop as we explore the Five Pillars of Hip Hop: Breakdancing, Graffiti, MCing, DJing, and Knowledge. From movement and visual art to music, expression, and community, each pillar represents an important part of hip hop’s history and culture. Event Details: Host: Hip Hop Student Association Time: 6 PM- 7:30 PM Location: Savery Hall Follow @uwhhsa on instagram for more information on our...

(Re)Source: Indigenous Practices + Lo-Fi Aesthetics To celebrate the culmination of the exhibition, ojo|-|ólǫ, join Eric-Paul Riege with guest artists Olivia Camfield and Kole Galbraith for a multi-day convening of film screenings, performances, and conversations. Inspired by the modularity of Riege’s work in which materials and motifs are re-worked and re-imagined in perpetuity, the artists will explore how history and culture are neither static nor permanent. To close the convening, join Riege, Camfield, and Galbraith as they source new meanings from the sounds, materials, and images of...

Join us for our first Thursday Night Fellowship (TNF) hosted by Christian Students Association! TNF is a weekly event where Christians of all backgrounds and interested students meet for Christian fellowship. We will sing and discuss a topic in the Bible together. There will be food provided!

Enjoy a Campy Queer Classic from the late 80s with the brothers of Delta Lambda Phi at their 80's themed Autumn Rush Movie Night. Get to know Queer Cinematic History and UW's only queer Greek life organization at the same time! (Popcorn provided)

Learn the basics of machine sewing and hand sewing with instruction from Costume Club officers. Come meet new friends, chat about your interests, and get hands-on mending and crafting experience! The event will run from 6-10 pm. These are drop-in hours, so feel free to arrive whenever and stay for as long or as little as you'd like! Lessons will be done in shifts every ~20 minutes. We encourage your to join our discord for announcements, project help, and more!...

Come meet the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) at UW! Learn more about our club, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and how to get involved throughout the year. We’ll have snacks and drinks and time to meet other students interested in healthcare. Just come hang out and get to know AMWA!

New here? Curious about Cru? Come kick off the year with us at our very first event! Whether you're seeking a community to be a part of or just exploring faith, this is the place for you. We’ll share what Cru is all about, what we’re dreaming for this year, and how you can be part of it. Expect good vibes, new friends, and maybe even a surprise or two. Bring yourself, bring a friend, and come find your place...

Anti Cinema Cinema Club strives to find the best so-bad-its-good movies. Come join us for some B list movies with A list people.

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.