Dawg Daze 2026 takes place September 23-October 2, 2026. Events are hosted by Departments and Registered Student Organizations across campus – event times, dates, and details may change at the discretion of the event host leading up to, and throughout, Dawg Daze.
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What did this landscape look like before it became home to the University of Washington? How has it changed since the first building was built here 130 years ago? Which histories have been popularized by those in power, and which have quietly been forgotten? The Husky History Exploration highlights ten landmarks significant to the university’s natural, indigenous, colonial, and political histories. Visit these spaces in any order and learn about the University of Washington’s past and present. Write down the...
Head west to Ballard! Formerly an industrial district, this neighborhood is now a hub for trendy food, drink, and shopping options. Explore the Ballard Avenues red-brick streetscape and walk along Market Street to get a sense of some of the unique experiences Ballard has to offer. Ballard is a hub of food, cultural, and social experiences. We are excited to explore it with you! View the One Bus Away Guide: Ballard. Group will depart from Red Square at 2:05pm.
Nestled in between downtown Seattle and the Central District; Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's most eclectic neighborhoods. A hodgepodge collection of shops, restaurants, rainbow flags, and iconic Seattle venues, Capitol Hill is seen by many as the center for experiencing a cool. Explore some of Seattle's most interesting stores, coffee shops, and more as you take in the culture. What's even better is you can get there in less time than it takes to choose a filter on Instagram...
The Chinatown–International District is the center of Seattle's Asian American community. Within the Chinatown International District are the three neighborhoods known as Seattle's Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon, named for the concentration of businesses owned by people of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese descent, respectively. Like many other areas of Seattle, the neighborhood is multiethnic, but the majority of its residents are of Chinese ethnicity. It is one of eight historic neighborhoods recognized by the City of Seattle. CID has a...
Meet up at Red Square with a group of Dawg Daze Volunteers and other students to take the Light Rail train down to T-Mobile Park for the Dawg Daze Goes to the Mariners event! Students must purchase their own tickets for the game. The group will leave promptly at 6:00pm! The link to purchase tickets: www.mariners.com/dawgdaze Please note that clear bags are required in T-Mobile Park.
Get excited to join your fellow Huskies for an outdoor movie! Grab your picnic blanket and friends and head out to the Quad. Arrive a few moments early to enjoy some free popcorn served by Cinema & Media Studies and get a good spot. The selected movie won't be revealed until the opening scene! To vote on the movie (until Thursday 9/17) follow @asuwae on Instagram! Bathrooms will be available in Kane Hall.
The Chinatown–International District is the center of Seattle's Asian American community. Within the Chinatown International District are the three neighborhoods known as Seattle's Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon, named for the concentration of businesses owned by people of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese descent, respectively. Like many other areas of Seattle, the neighborhood is multiethnic, but the majority of its residents are of Chinese ethnicity. It is one of eight historic neighborhoods recognized by the City of Seattle. CID has a...
Nestled in between downtown Seattle and the Central District; Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's most eclectic neighborhoods. A hodgepodge collection of shops, restaurants, rainbow flags, and iconic Seattle venues, Capitol Hill is seen by many as the center for experiencing a cool. Explore some of Seattle's most interesting stores, coffee shops, and more as you take in the culture. What's even better is you can get there in less time than it takes to choose a filter on Instagram...
Head west to Ballard! Formerly an industrial district, this neighborhood is now a hub for trendy food, drink, and shopping options. Explore the Ballard Avenues red-brick streetscape and walk along Market Street to get a sense of some of the unique experiences Ballard has to offer. Ballard is a hub of food, cultural, and social experiences. We are excited to explore it with you! View the One Bus Away Guide: Ballard. Group will depart from Red Square at 2:05pm.
Welcome to UW!Start your Husky journey with the Transportation Scavenger Hunt—a fun, hands-on way to explore campus and discover your transportation options both on and off campus. Join us on Friday, September 25 at 12:00 PM at The Quad to kick off the adventure. You’ll form teams of up to five and race to complete a series of engaging challenges that will guide you across campus and into the city, introducing you to key locations, resources, and transit tools along...
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! Looking for a group to go with? Head to Red Square join a group of other students and Dawg Daze Leaders and explore together! Groups will meet at Red Square and take the 44 bus to the zoo. Groups will leave 10 minutes after posted times. You...
Come to Seattle's funkiest, most creative neighborhood – Fremont. You will be introduced to the world-famous Troll, hangout with the massive statue of Vladimir Lenin, and visit many unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. At one point, Fremont Bridge had a Writer-In-Residence, where a writer would work all summer perched above the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The ship canal project began in 1911 and was officially completed in 1924, connecting the Union Bay, the Montlake Cut, Portage Bay, Lake Union, the...
The Chinatown–International District is the center of Seattle's Asian American community. Within the Chinatown International District are the three neighborhoods known as Seattle's Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon, named for the concentration of businesses owned by people of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese descent, respectively. Like many other areas of Seattle, the neighborhood is multiethnic, but the majority of its residents are of Chinese ethnicity. It is one of eight historic neighborhoods recognized by the City of Seattle. CID has a...
Head west to Ballard! Formerly an industrial district, this neighborhood is now a hub for trendy food, drink, and shopping options. Explore the Ballard Avenues red-brick streetscape and walk along Market Street to get a sense of some of the unique experiences Ballard has to offer. Ballard is a hub of food, cultural, and social experiences. We are excited to explore it with you! View the One Bus Away Guide: Ballard. Group will depart from Red Square at 2:05pm.
Join the Residential Programming Board (RPB) and New Student & Transfer Programs (NSTP) in Red Square for our annual Late Night Carnival. Enjoy free cotton candy, games, a DJ, dancing, caricatures, wax hands, photo booths, food, and more! Bathroom Location: Kane Hall
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! Looking for a group to go with? Head to Red Square join a group of other students and Dawg Daze Leaders and explore together! Groups will meet at Red Square and take the 44 bus to the zoo. Groups will leave 10 minutes after posted times. Don't...
Come to Seattle's funkiest, most creative neighborhood – Fremont. You will be introduced to the world-famous Troll, hangout with the massive statue of Vladimir Lenin, and visit many unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. At one point, Fremont Bridge had a Writer-In-Residence, where a writer would work all summer perched above the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The ship canal project began in 1911 and was officially completed in 1924, connecting the Union Bay, the Montlake Cut, Portage Bay, Lake Union, the...
The Chinatown–International District is the center of Seattle's Asian American community. Within the Chinatown International District are the three neighborhoods known as Seattle's Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon, named for the concentration of businesses owned by people of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese descent, respectively. Like many other areas of Seattle, the neighborhood is multiethnic, but the majority of its residents are of Chinese ethnicity. It is one of eight historic neighborhoods recognized by the City of Seattle. CID has a...
Head west to Ballard! Formerly an industrial district, this neighborhood is now a hub for trendy food, drink, and shopping options. Explore the Ballard Avenues red-brick streetscape and walk along Market Street to get a sense of some of the unique experiences Ballard has to offer. Ballard is a hub of food, cultural, and social experiences. We are excited to explore it with you! View the One Bus Away Guide: Ballard. Group will depart from Red Square at 2:05pm.
Come explore the IMA (Intramural Activities Building) and take part in all that UW Recreation has to offer. Drop-in Activities: Head down for fun and join the action with drop-in activities such as dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, roller skating and archery. All drop-in activities are available from 4:00-7:00pm. *All classes are first come, first serve and space is limited* Classes: Electro Cycle (5-5:50p; 6-6:50pm) Unlike any cycling class you have taken before! This high energy “night” ride features uniquely crafted playlists, visuals...
Undergraduate Connection Meetings are part of New Husky Welcome Day: three events, one tradition. Attend the official University Welcome (Convocation) with your family and new friends, connect with new first-year students or peers in your First-year Interest Group (FIG), E-FIG, or GEN ST 205, and take your class W Photo as one Husky Family. We will take the “W” Photo rain or shine! We encourage you to show your Husky spirit however that works for you. Our official colors are...
Husky Kickoff is part of New Husky Welcome Day: three events, one tradition. Attend the official University Welcome (Convocation) with your family and new friends, connect with new first-year students or peers in your First-year Interest Group (FIG), E-FIG, or GEN ST 205, and take your class W Photo as one Husky Family. We will take the “W” Photo rain or shine! We encourage you to show your Husky spirit however that works for you. Our official colors are purple...
New international undergraduate students are invited to a full day of connection and discovery with CIRCLE at the University of Washington. The event includes morning sessions on immigration, health, and safety, followed by a Seattle scavenger hunt, a student panel, and a closing pizza party to help students build community and ease into campus life. This is a registration-only event. For more information, visit: CIRCLE Undergrad Day Agenda summary: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: Breakfast & Info Session; Location: Alder Hall, Room:...
Are you enrolled in a chemistry course? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what's expected of you in the quiz section? Come learn from a faculty member and a tutor how to do well in your first college-level chemistry class, how to navigate office hours, how to study and form study groups and hear about the different resources that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to gain back hours...
A few members from the CLUE Writing Center team will help you get a head start on your UW writing classes. This session will be a fun interactive look at the key differences between high school or community college writing and university writing, as well as give you an opportunity to meet some of the CLUE tutors and discover what resources the CLUE Writing Center (as well as other academic resource centers on campus) have to offer. This information will...
Are you enrolled in a Physics course? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what's expected of you in the quiz section? Come learn from a faculty member and a tutor how to do well in your first college-level Physics class, how to navigate office hours, how to study and form study groups and hear about the different resources that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to gain back hours...
What’s better than outdoor live music? Absolutely nothing. Get ready—Fall Fling is back on the HUB Lawn with live performances, food trucks, and more! Join ASUW Arts & Entertainment and Dawg Daze for our annual kickoff concert featuring some of your favorite artists. Date: Monday, September 28 Time: 3–7 PM Location: HUB Lawn Lineup coming soon—save the date and follow us on Instagram for updates @asuwae
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! Looking for a group to go with? Head to Red Square join a group of other students and Dawg Daze Leaders and explore together! Groups will meet at Red Square and take the 44 bus to the zoo. Groups will leave 10 minutes after posted times. Don't...
Get to know the HUB and all we have to offer while exploring five floors of activities - Race, jump, and dance on the inflatables - Strike it rich at the CA$H cube - Grab a balloon animal or wax hand - Challenge your friends to bowling, pool, table tennis, esports, and air hockey - Sing your heart out at Karaoke - Decorate your room at the poster sale - Slow things down in the arts and crafts room -...
Starting university can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone! If you're wondering how to manage your time, stay focused during study sessions, or balance academic demands with everything else competing for your attention, we’ve got you covered. Join us for an interactive session with peer Academic Success Coaches where we’ll explore common questions first-year students face, including how to improve focus, manage distractions, and make the most of your attentional capacity in a busy academic environment. You’ll also get practical tips...
Are you enrolled in a Math course? Will you be taking one in the future? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what's expected of you in classes? Come learn how to do well in your first college-level math class at UW, how to navigate office hours, how to study and form study groups and hear about the different resources, like CLUE, that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to...
Join us for the New Husky Networks Welcome Mixer! New Husky Networks are groups of incoming students who share common interests. Learn more and join NHN here: https://nstp.uw.edu/nhnetworks. You'll have a chance to connect with students in the networks you're interested in and enjoy free drinks and snacks!
Are you enrolled in a biology course? Will you be taking one in the future? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what's expected of you in classes? Come learn how to do well in your first college-level biology class at UW, how to navigate office hours, how to study and form study groups and hear about the different resources, like CLUE, that can help you succeed academically. Invest 60 minutes of your free time now to...
Are you interested in getting involved in an engineering-related student organization fair? Engineering Launch is one of the College of Engineering's biggest events of the year, where students get to meet various engineering-related club and competition teams across our departments! All UW students are welcome to join! RSVP is required and please visit this Linktree and more information will be published when we get closer to the event date: https://linktr.ee/engrlaunch
Don't have quite enough homework after the first day of class to drop into CLUE for the tutors? Well, why not join us for games and great incentives! Join us for the 15th annual CLUE trivia night, hosted by your CLUE tutors! Study up on current events, pop culture, and random useless information. Bring a team of friends or come alone and we will assign you to a team for the competition. Sign-ups for the competition start at 6:30pm and...
Interested in making friends and getting involved on campus? Explore UW's 800 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and learn more about what they do and how to join. Connect with people that share your interests and passions or discover new ones! Meet and talk with staff from the Student Activities Office (SAO), who advise and support student-run events, programs, and governance.
During the Student Activities Fair, the Vendor Fair showcases the businesses that support Dawg Daze! Grab some free swag and food and learn more about the businesses that help make Dawg Daze happen.
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) and the Kelly ECC kicks off the year of community engagement with a day of fun and energy. We will have giveaways, caricatures and henna artists, tarot card reading, photo booths, a DJ and much more. We will be partnering up with student organizations, on-campus resources, and community partners in celebrating the beginning of another year. Open to all UW students, no RSVP, just come and and show up. Don’t miss out...
During the Student Activities Fair, the Vendor Fair showcases the businesses that support Dawg Daze! Grab some free swag and food and learn more about the businesses that help make Dawg Daze happen.
Interested in making friends and getting involved on campus? Explore UW's 800 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and learn more about what they do and how to join. Connect with people that share your interests and passions or discover new ones! Meet and talk with staff from the Student Activities Office (SAO), who advise and support student-run events, programs, and governance.
