Student Parents

More than 1 in 10 students at UW is a parent.  On top of juggling classes and jobs, these classmates also struggle to raise their children. One study shows that lack of childcare is among the top barriers to successful degree completion.  GPSS advocates on behalf of student parents at UW.

Students With Children Fall Mixer:  Friday, September 23, 2011

 Students with Children Awareness Day:  May 9, 2011

Recent press on Student Parent Issues:

• The Daily, 6/1/11:   "The UW should support increased access to child care and student-parent resources."
• Seattle Times, 5/9/11:  "UW students bring kids to classes, seek child-care help"
• The Daily, 5/5/11:  "Kids in the Quad"