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Advising & Orientation Sessions – Autumn Quarter Transfer Students

Transfer Summer Advising and Orientation takes place on many weekdays throughout the summer. Each session will be a half-day either in the morning or afternoon. Transfer students may choose which session they would like to attend based on their own work, school and/or vacation schedule. At Summer Advising and Orientation, students will learn about degree requirements at UW, have a one-on-one advising appointment with an academic advisor and register for their autumn quarter classes. There are also several workshops students will have the option of attending. Breakfast will be provided during our morning sessions, while lunch will be provided during our afternoon sessions.

How to Sign Up

1. COMPLETE AND RETURN the following items to the University of Washington in the envelope addressed to Registrar's Mail Services:

  • The Enrollment Confirmation Form. Please refer to the form for complete instructions.
  • The Freshman Payment Checklist (Form 1). Please include any fees in addition to the NSEOF (i.e. Offsite or Family Orientation).
  • Measles Immunity Verification Form. NOTE: You must send this form to Hall Health Immunization no later than two weeks before your A&0 session. If your measles paperwork is not processed before the date of your A&O session, you will be blocked from registration.

2. CHECK the status of your NSEOF payment on MyUW. It may take some time for your information to be processed after you mail it.

3. Once your NSEOF payment has been processed, sign-up for your Advising session. The only way to sign up for your session is online.

Click "Begin" to schedule an Advising and Orientation session.

If you have questions or problems with signing up for your Summer Advising session, please verify that your NSEOF payment has been received and processed by the University (check your MyUW website), then contact First Year Programs (FYP) at fyp@u.washington.edu or (206) 543-4905. FYP staff will help solve your problems or answer any questions!

Changing or Cancelling Your Reservation

If it is not possible for you to attend the A&O session that you originally selected, please return to the A&O registration website to make the necessary adjustments. Please make any registration changes as early as possible to assist us in the planning of Advising and Orientation programs. Any changes made within two weeks of the program are subject to a $20 change fee.

If you decide not to attend the UW and need to cancel your A&O registration, please contact the Office of Admissions (206.543.9686 or admit.washington.edu/ Contact/Students) to inform them of your decision. You should also inform First Year Programs so our staff can update your student account. Please make any registration cancellations as early as possible to assist us in the planning of A&O programs. Any cancellations within two weeks of your program will result in a $20 cancellation fee. IMPORTANT: If you have registered for any optional programs (i.e., Family Orientation, Outdoor Adventure, or Off-Site Orientation) you MUST contact First Year Programs so that we can cancel your registration. Failure to cancel these registrations may result in program fees remaining on your student account for which you will be billed. Also, please be aware that if you decide not to attend the UW, your $250 NSEOF confirmation fee will not be refunded.

Late Arrival

Arriving late for your A&O program will cause you to miss essential advising and course registration information. If you arrive more than 60 minutes after the program begins, you will be required to reschedule your A&O date. Our staff will assist you in rescheduling your program when you arrive. You will also be charged a $20 change fee if you need to be rescheduled.

No Shows

Attending both days of your A&O program is a requirement of all entering students. If you fail to arrive for your scheduled A&O program, you are subject to a $20 change fee. If you miss part of your session, you must return to the First Year Programs registration website and select a new A&O date. The University expects that you will make every effort to attend your scheduled program. Rescheduling to a significantly later date will affect the class availability when you are selecting courses.

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