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Student Services
What is a U-PASS?
A U-PASS entitles the holder to free fares on public transit, discounted parking, subsidized vanpool fares, and many other benefits.
How much is a quarterly U-PASS, and how do I obtain one?
Students pay $44 each quarter, and all qualified students receive a U-PASS in the mail. If you do not wish to use the U-PASS and would like a refund, it is essential that you return the U-PASS by the refund deadline. Quarterly validation and U-PASSES for students who register by May 28 will be mailed on June 6. If you register after May 28, your quarterly validation and U-PASS will be mailed in two working days, through the third week of the quarter (July 11). Students registering after July 11 will not receive this mailing. If this is the case, obtain your U-PASS by visiting the Student ID Card Center, located on the ground floor of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library next to the By George Cafe (see map), between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Student ID Card Center will not mail validation and U-PASS stickers to students outside the United States who register after May 28, nor to addresses outside the state of Washington after June 16. If you enroll with an out-of-state address, you may claim your stickers at the Student ID Card Center within two working days. A lost or stolen U-PASS can be replaced, but the student will be charged a replacement fee.
What is the UW Husky Card and what can I use it for?
The UW Husky Card™ serves as your student ID and is used for various administrative transactions on campus. Many campus services and facilities require a Husky Card and, occasionally, a second form of photo identification. The Husky Card can be set up for use as a debit card and is accepted at campus dining, parking and printing facilities.
New students are eligible for this student ID card once they have been admitted. If an enrollment confirmation deposit is required, it must be paid before a Husky Card can be issued. To obtain a Husky Card, students must bring a piece of legal photo identification (mandatory) to the Student ID Card Center, located on the ground floor of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library next to the By George Cafe (see map), between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
You will be mailed a validation sticker which should be affixed to the front of the ID card in the location provided. Without this sticker, the card is not considered valid and may not be honored on campus. Metro U-PASSES must also be affixed to a valid Husky Card. Students should not let anyone else use their Husky Card. Misuse will subject the student to disciplinary action as described in the Student Conduct Code.
Students who lose their UW Husky Card should immediately report the loss to the Student ID Card Center at 206-543-7222, and also to the UW library system at 206-543-2553. Replacing the card requires a visit to the Student ID Card Center with photo identification and a nonrefundable $10 fee. If you had a U-PASS sticker on the card you lost and want to replace the sticker, there is an additional Replacement Fee.
Is financial aid available to Summer Quarter students?
Generally, a student must be admitted as a matriculated (degree-seeking) student to qualify for federal student financial aid. Summer-only nonmatriculated students are not eligible for federal financial aid. However, they may qualify for a number of other private educational loans.
What student housing accommodations are available during Summer Quarter?
Several housing options are available to Summer Quarter students. On-campus housing is available to students studying at the University for the full, a, or b terms. Single students 20 years of age or older registered for at least 12 undergraduate credits or 10 graduate credits may be qualified to rent shared apartments managed by the University. Students attending UW summer programs that do not follow the full, a or b term schedule, may obtain on-campus housing on a space-available basis through the Conference Services Office, Lander Hall, Box 355611, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-5611; telephone: 206-543-7636; e-mail: confhous@u.washington.edu. Listings of off-campus rental properties, such as rooming and boarding houses, housekeeping rooms, apartments, and houses, are maintained at the Student Union Building (HUB), Room 105 (see map). Information about campus housing during Summer Quarter, including housing rates and an application you can download and print, is available at the UW Housing and Food Services site. You can also request more information and an application by contacting the Student Services Office, University of Washington, Box 355842, Seattle, WA 98195-5842; 206-543-4059; e-mail: hfsinfo@u.washington.edu.
What services are available to students during Summer Quarter?
Childcare program
A childcare resource directory is available for students with children to help you locate licensed childcare facilities. This resource is available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Work/Life Office. For more information, visit the Childcare Assistance Office, 482 Schmitz Hall (see map), 206-543-1041, or the Work/Life Office, 4045 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Room 132, 206-543-6963.
Medical Care
The University provides outpatient health and medical care for students through the Hall Health Primary Care Center (HHPCC). All undergraduate and graduate students, registered full- or part-time, are eligible for health services. Those students paying student activity fees and presenting a current University student identification card are eligible for the following services at no charge: unlimited visits with HHPCC consulting nurses, advice about concerns for HIV and STD exposures, reproductive health counseling, unlimited access to the Wellness Resource Center, smoking cessation assistance (does not include prescriptions), blood pressure screening and consultation, after-hours consulting nurse service for urgent medical problems, one office visit per quarter for acute illness/injury (excludes physicals, procedures, and annual women's exams), and crisis intervention counseling. Fees are charged for follow-up and preventive care visits, and for specialty services related to mental health, physical therapy, travel, lab, x-rays, etc. HHPCC accepts most health insurance plans, and will bill your insurance whenever possible. Services provided through the HHPCC should not be confused with student health insurance. A student and his/her family members may use HHPCC services without having student insurance. For details, see depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb, or call 206-685-1011.
The UW Medical Center provides emergency care when the HHPCC is not open. University police assistance may be obtained for first aid at the scene of an accident or for emergency ambulance transportation from any University building or campus location by dialing 9-911. UW Medical Center services are not covered by regular student fees.
Parking Services
Parking is available on the UW campus for individuals and carpools. Click here for more information about parking permits, disability parking and other parking services.
Student Counseling Center
Summer-only students are not eligible to use the Student Counseling Center.
Student insurance
Summer-only students are not eligible for student insurance.
Minority affairs
The Office of Minority Affairs administers many different programs providing services for underrepresented minority and educationally/economically disadvantaged students.
The Educational Opportunity Program, administered by the Office of Minority Affairs, provides a variety of services to students from minority and economically/educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. These services include recruitment, academic advising, tutoring, personal and career counseling, housing and financial aid advising, and other assistance. For more information, call 206-543-6598.
The Recruitment Outreach Office, located on the third floor of Schmitz Hall (see map), is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Those who would like to discuss the possibility of enrolling at the University, whether for Summer Quarter or some other quarter, are welcome. For more information, call 206-543-5715.
The Office of Minority Affairs also operates the Instructional Center, which provides instructional support for courses offered at the University, and special programs in reading, composition, mathematics, sciences, and basic study skills. The center is located at 1307 NE 40th. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; telephone: 206-543-4240.
Other services offered by the Office of Minority Affairs include precollege initiatives, preparational support for students transitioning from high school to college, student development initiatives and undergraduate/professional school preparation strategies/initiatives. For more information, call 206-685-0518.
Student Life
The Division of Student Life assists the University in fulfilling its academic mission by providing a broad range of services and programs designed to further the educational and personal development of students.
Students are encouraged to contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, 206-543-4972, 476 Schmitz Hall (see map), for information concerning various aspects of extra-class life at the University.
Student Employment
The Center for Career Services lists career-related full-time jobs and part-time, temporary, summer and internship opportunities. Part-time student employment jobs, internships and summer jobs can be accessed through the center's Web site at http://depts.washington.edu/careers/. Hard copies of listings are also available at the center, located in 134 Mary Gates Hall (see map).
Students with Disabilities
Disabled Student Services (DSS) is firmly committed to ensuring that qualified students with documented disabilities are provided with an equal opportunity to participate in the educational, recreational and social opportunities available at the University. DSS provides a variety of services to students with both permanent and temporary disabilities. These services may include, but are not limited to: priority registration, moving classrooms to accessible locations, audio-taped/large print textbooks/class materials, supplementary class notes, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, special exam accommodations. DSS also provides advocacy support as appropriate and resource and referral information to increase awareness about disabilities and available resources on and off campus. If you have a disability and would like further information about the documentation needed to verify your disability and need for services, as well as information on the process of requesting services, please contact DSS, 448 Schmitz Hall (see map), 206-543-8924 (V/TTY), uwdss@u.washington.edu.
Students who have disabilities that limit their ability to use MyUW may contact DSS for assistance with registration.
Veterans Information
Veterans, as well as the dependents of deceased or totally disabled veterans, may contact the Office of Special Services for information regarding VA educational benefits. Tuition reductions may be available for Washington residents who served in the Southeast Asian or Persian Gulf combat zones, and for the children of POWs or MIAs. You may obtain specific information from the Office of Special Services, 520 Schmitz Hall (see map), Box 355835, Seattle, WA 98195-5835; 206-543-6122, e-mail specserv@u.washington.edu.
What student associations are available to UW Summer Quarter students?
Affordable Tuition Now!
Affordable Tuition Now! (ATN!) is a grassroots student advocacy group dedicated to keeping the University affordable. ATN! opposes large tuition increases, and lobbies the legislature for improved financial aid and expanded access to higher education. Contact ATN! at students.washington.edu/tuition. You may choose to support ATN! by contributing $2 each quarter. Support of ATN! may be indicated during registration, and the voluntary contribution will be included on the tuition billing statement for payment with tuition.
Washington Public Interest Research Group (WashPIRG)
The Washington Public Interest Research Group (WashPIRG) is a student-directed, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization which works on issues affecting the quality of life in Washington state. Students participate in WashPIRG as decision makers, volunteers and credit interns, producing research reports, lobbying the legislature, and organizing students and citizens around consumer, environmental, and governmental issues. Students may choose to support WashPIRG by contributing $3 each quarter. Support for WashPIRG may be indicated during registration, and the voluntary contribution will be included on the tuition billing statement for payment with tuition.
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