RESOURCES

https://uw.joinhandshake.com/

-Handshake is a website where you can create your profile to showcase your academic and professional journey. It’s a way for employers to get a quick look at your credentials and more importantly for students to apply to jobs.

-Handshake saves files that students provide.

-You can sign up for notifications where Handshake will weekly update you on any new jobs that have been posted.

The Career and Internship offers a wide array of resources a student needs for the professional world. From hosting presentations on building a network, free professional headshots, a limited closet of gently-used professional attire, and even one on one advising (both in-person and on Zoom), this office has anything a student needs to enter the working world. All students, staff, and alumni are welcome to explore the wealth of knowledge this office offers. They’re open from 9-5 in Mary Gates Room 134.

HFS Jobs: https://hfs.uw.edu/Experience/Student-Jobs

UW Library Jobs: https://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment

The UW Food Pantry believes no student should ever have to choose between buying books or breakfast. Hop in during their opening hours to check out their wide variety of food items!

Nurse Advisor Phone Number: (206)-685-1011,

If you have health questions we recommend that you schedule an appointment online ahead of time to make things quicker. Be sure to check with your health care provider as access to hall health can vary. There are also some free sexual health resources available to students such as condoms, Plan B’s, etc.

https://sites.uw.edu/qcenter/

The Q Center hosts events and has multiple programs, including distributing mental products and gender-affirming products. Their office on the third floor of the hub provides a safe space and has pronoun pins, pride stickers, and condoms.

The Disability Resources for Students (DRS) at the University of Washington recognizes disability as a crucial aspect of diversity, ensuring equal access to academic programs and services through an interactive process between students and DRS staff. Whether transitioning to UW or already enrolled, students should engage with DRS as soon as possible to request accommodations, as the process may take 1-5 weeks or longer, depending on various factors.

CLUE is a tutoring resource center all UW students have access to for academic support whether that be for exam preparation, homework support, or general support/tips for when you’re struggling in class. It’s in Mary Gates Hall (or online via Zoom) from 7-11 pm on Sundays-Thursdays (whenever it’s a school night).

IC Tutoring Center provides tutoring during the week for many different STEM-related courses related to math, physics, chemistry, etc. throughout the week. Their business hours are Monday through Friday 9 am-8 pm Friday 9 am-5 pm.

A program designed to help students create a foundation of success in college by having a series of one-on-one appointments with a coach. You can discuss your overall academic experience, and coaches will try to get to know you and help you develop strategies for balancing your academics. If you have any questions, email: aspcoach@uw.edu

https://www.lib.washington.edu/

Huskies have access to multiple databases through UW. Their website allows you to search the databases together as well as having a list of databases.

https://fyp.washington.edu/about-fyp/about/

First Year Programs (FYP) provides first-year students with an array of resources including First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs), Advising and Orientation (A&O), and Dawg Daze. These programs provide opportunities for first-year students and students who would like to help others learn about UW!