1. Immunity Verification: You are required to show that you have been vaccinated against or are otherwise immune to measles, mumps and meningococcal meningitis. The deadline is the first day of the quarter. Submit documentation and learn more here.
    
2. COVID-19: In order to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, academic personnel, staff and broader community, the University of Washington is requiring all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with certain exemptions allowed. Learn more here.

3. Freshmen: You must request a final high school transcript from the high school registrar before high school graduation (and before school closes for the summer). Your transcript must include your final quarter grades and confirmation of your graduation. You must submit your final transcripts to UW Tacoma by July 1. If not received by July 1, a hold may be placed on your registration.

   Transfer students: You must submit updated transcripts for all college coursework at least two weeks prior to your first day of instruction.

   Visit our page on How to submit transcripts.

4. Take any placement tests
   Many students need to take a Math Placement Test and all  Admitted Freshmen will receive information about completing the self-directed writing placement reflection. If you plan on taking any Spanish language courses at UW Tacoma, there is also a Spanish Placement Test.

5. Register for classes
   Freshmen & Running Start students must meet with an Academic Advisor before registering for classes. Register here for an Advising and Registration session. 

   Transfer students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor but first let's connect you to the right person!

6. Register for the in-person orientation
   Join your fellow new husky classmates for a 2-hour session to learn more about what to expect this Autumn, learn about key resources and where to find your classes, participate in the challenge coin tradition, and be a part of our open house where you will have the opportunity to meet staff & faculty, learn where key offices are, and have an opportunity to win amazing prizes!

   Freshmen & Running Start Students are required to attend our annual in-person orientation. Please contact uwtstp@uw.edu if you have a hardship and need to request an exemption.

7. Transition courses will open August 2022. An email will be sent to your UW email. Email us at uwtstp@uw.edu if you are having any difficulties accessing the course.
    
8. Submit your Husky ID card photo at the Photo Submission Portal. After you complete the online orientation:
   1. Freshmen and Running Start students will pick up Husky IDs at orientation in September.
   2. Transfer students can pick up Husky IDs at orientation or request ID cards to be mailed to their local address.  

Pack Advisors

Learn more about and engage with your Pack Advisor!

In-Person Group Orientation

Transfer Students are not required to attend our in-person orientation; however, we highly encourage you to attend so you will be able to meet your fellow new husky classmates as well as receive all of the benefits we offer at our annual in-person orientation. We hope to see you there!

Family Orientation

The Family Orientation experience takes place during the student orientation and will allow you to:

• Gain more of a feel for the campus community
• Learn about Campus resources
• Connect with staff, faculty and current students
• Learn what it means to be a Husky

Check your UW email often for more information, and reach out to uwtstp@uw.edu if you have any questions! 

International Students

If you are an international student, visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for additional orientation requirements: www.tacoma.uw.edu/oga/isss-orientation

Disability Resources for Students

To request disability accommodation, including American Sign Language interpretation, contact the Disability Resources for Students office at 253-692-4508, drsuwt@uw.edu or submit a request at https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/drs/event-accessbility, preferably at least 10 days in advance of the event.

COVID-19

The University of Washington has been taking actions to support the region’s efforts against the COVID-19 outbreak. For current information about campus operations, please read the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Facts and Resource: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/chancellor/resources-students-during-coronavirus-pandemic

Questions?

If you have any questions, email uwtstp@uw.edu. Please be prepared to provide your first name, last name and student ID number in your email.