First Year Programs

More About FYP

First Year Programs, a division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, facilitates programs to assist new freshman, transfers, and families as they establish and enrich their relationship with the UW community throughout their first year of enrollment. First Year Programs is located on the ground floor of Mary Gates Hall in suite 011.

In The News

FYP plans welcome for class of 2011
The Daily | January 4th, 2007

How to succeed in your first year
The Seattle Times | October 27th, 2006

Extracurricular expenses can
add up fast in college

The Seattle Times | August 12th, 2006

Librarians favored following FIG-gy finale
UWEEK | January 13th, 2005

Freshman seminars: The rewards go both ways
UWEEK | October 21st, 2004

Digital Portfolio uses shared at forum
UWEEK | May 29th, 2003

Program helps students feel a part of the group
Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Tuesday, November 26, 2002

In 1908 the University of Washington required students to take an entrance examination. See how you would have done.
First Year Programs empowers entering students to become engaged and confident learners by facilitating supportive communities and creating educational experiences.