Dawg Daze : For Students

Dawg Daze is a weeklong campus wide festival welcoming new incoming students to the University of Washington. Events take place from Friday, 9/19 through Saturday, 9/27. Dawg Daze is designed to provide opportunities for interaction, community building, and fun!

What types of events are featured at Dawg Daze?

Dawg Daze is a great opportunity to have fun, learn more about UW, learn how to get involved, and meet new friends! There are tons of fun entertainment events going on throughout Dawg Daze, such as Quad Flicks, Fun and Games at the IMA, and Fall Fling, to name a few. These events offer great entertainment, opportunities to win free prizes, and a chance to meet new people! Other events during Dawg Daze are geared more toward helping students navigate campus resources and learn more about the UW faculty, academics, and community. These key events include student involvement workshops, tours, the Academic Welcome Fair, the Student Experience Showcase, and much more!

How Do I Get Here?

Volunteers conveniently check students living in the Greek System into Dawg Daze on the 17th Avenue Median.

Need help getting to campus for Dawg Daze? Bus schedules available at http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/. If you are driving to campus, free, pre-paid parking courtesy of First Year Programs is available for all new students on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (9/21-23) in Montlake (E1) lot.

Do I need to check in for Dawg Daze?

Yes, you'll want to pick up your official Dawg Pass and Schedule of Events when you arrive on campus. Check in for Dawg Daze is as follows:

Your Dawg Pass is your ticket to fun at Dawg Daze - it gets you into restricted new student events. It also serves as a fold-out visual schedule showing all events happening that week - be sure you pick yours up when you move into your living situation, or on your way to Kick-Off.

What is a "Dawg Pass?"

The Dawg Pass is your official ticket to all Dawg Daze events. Don't be caught without it - you'll need it to get into free events such as sports classes, dance sessions, the celebrity speaker, film showings, etc. It also serves as your Visual Schedule - a festival style agenda that has everything going on listed in an easy-to-read format (conveniently blocked out for you to better plan your days). You'll get your Dawg Pass/Visual Schedule when you check in.

All incoming students (freshmen and transfer) are eligible to receive a Dawg Pass. If you are a returning student, events are still open to you- check out the website for the list of events and come join the fun!

When does Dawg Daze officially start?

Freshmen:
On Sun. 9/21, 3:00pm
Welcome Kick-Off at 3:00 pm in Husky Stadium. Be there!

Transfer students:
On Tues. 9/23, 9:30am
Transfer Kick-Off: Welcome Reception at 9:30am in the HUB Ballroom. Refreshments will be available, and you are welcome to bring a guest!

Is it mandatory that I attend Kick-Off?

All new students are expected to attend the official Kick-Off of the school year. For those of you in a FIG/TRIG, this will be your chance to meet your FIG/TRIG leader and the other incoming students in your group for the first time; Kick-off will also count as your first meeting of the quarter. For those of you NOT in a FIG/TRIG this will be a great opportunity to connect with other students, and it is required that you also attend.

Are the events free?

The majority of Dawg Daze events are free, with a few exceptions. However, some of the events charge a small cost for food, such as the Fall Fling BBQ.

Will I meet other students?

Yes, Peer Connections immediately follows the Kick-Off event. This session marks a great opportunity to meet a knowledgeable upper-class student, and to start making connections with other new students with similar interests. Note: If you are in a FIG/TRIG, your group will consist of your fellow FIG/TRIG students; if you are a transfer student, you will meet a transfer student or experienced UW upper-class student. You won't want to miss this opportunity!

Can my Parents / Friends / Family come to Dawg Daze?

Yes, no, well maybe! Students are welcome, and encouraged, to bring their parents, family, and friends to certain events at the beginning of Dawg Daze. A few of these events occur on Sunday, 9/21, such as Freshman Convocation and the Parent and Family Resource Fair. However, most of the events after the Freshman Kick-Off on Sunday are geared toward new students. These events are designed to provide new students with opportunities to meet and interact with other incoming students!

Parking at Dawg Daze

Montlake E1 Lot Parking Available - Pre-paid parking courtesy of First Year Programs is available Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 22-23, 6am-11pm.

Use the Montlake E1 lot throughout the year. Pay $5/day cash or save money when you pay with your Husky Card Account. Keep funds in your Husky Card Account, swipe your card on entry and pay only $2.78/day. If you and a friend both have a U-PASS, carpool together and entry the carpool entrance at the south end of the lot and pay only 35 cents each when both Husky Cards are swiped at the card reader. For more information, visit:

Why should I go to Dawg Daze?

When will I hear more about Dawg Daze?

Look for more information in the mail around mid-August, and via email in early September! Be sure you read all information coming from the university — you don't want to miss out! Also, explore the Dawg Daze website to browse past events and see pictures from last year's Dawg Daze festival!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Photos from past Dawg Daze events!

What is Dawg Daze?