Visit The Uw Libraries Parents Families

Step inside Suzzallo Library, one of Atlas Obscura’s “world’s most charming libraries,” to visit the iconic reading room; check out the Open Scholarship Commons and multifaceted Research Commons in Allen Library — or see... Family Weekend Trivia with UW Libraries! Enter the Family Trivia Contest for the chance to win a special UW Libraries gift bag, and learn more about UW Libraries resources, programs and support! The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs and activities. If you need an accommodation and haven’t yet requested it, please contact us at uwfw@uw.edu. Enjoy two fun-filled days with your Husky on campus at our annual UW Family Weekend, presented by UW Parent & Family Programs.

Check out our arrival guide and full weekend schedule to learn everything you need to know about coming to campus. Tickets are required to attend UW Family Weekend. Ticket sales are now closed. Get inspired by our highly respected instructors and campus leaders, who use their research and lived experiences to encourage our students to think in new ways about the world. Connect with other Husky families and hear from faculty, campus leadership and staff dedicated to your student’s success, over light refreshments at a warm welcome reception at the HUB. Everyone is welcome to visit the UW Libraries (Seattle, Bothell & Tacoma) and use our books, journals and most other materials while in the library.

Join the Friends of the Libraries to support the Libraries, fund student scholarships and get a borrower’s card. Welcome to the UW Family! Behind every Husky, there’s a pack of loved ones, mentors & supporters who helped them reach this milestone. We’re so glad you’re here. Your role in your student’s life may be shifting, but it’s just as important as ever. We’re here to provide you with the resources you need to help your Husky make the most of their UW experience.

On these pages, you’ll find information on everything from financial aid to campus life to health and safety protocols. You and your Husky are about to embark on a life-changing journey. Welcome to the UW family! Join us for UW Family Weekend 2025! We have some great experiences for you to enjoy with your Huskies! During the quarter, this is a great time to be an active listener and wait for your students to give you an update about how their quarter is going.

Let them lead the conversation when sharing their grades, and their progress. General advisers help students plan course schedules and clarify academic and personal goals. Advisors are working to accommodate students for both in-person and virtual appointments. We encourage new students to meet with their advisors as soon as possible. After the initial meeting, we suggest they schedule meetings during the third week of every quarter, if possible. More information is available on the UW Undergraduate Advising webpage.

The UW has a wide range of academic support opportunities for undergraduates. The Center for Learning and Undergraduate Education (CLUE) provides drop-in tutoring in Mary Gates Hall, the HUB and Othello-UW Commons in South Seattle. Students who are first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged or historically underrepresented groups may also access tutoring through the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity. Many academic departments also offer tutoring that’s tailored to a student’s area of study. If they need help with time management or study strategies, students can also schedule a 30-minute session with one of our Academic Success Coaches. Your involvement in your student’s life takes on a new dimension when college begins.

The 2025-26 Parent & Family Guide is here to help you navigate this different and exciting stage in your relationship. The best way to learn about your student’s college experience is directly from them. Being informed can help make these conversations more meaningful for you both. From academic tutoring to personal health and safety, you can find detailed information about the wide variety of resources that are available to help ensure students’ well-being and success. You’ll also find important university policies and a directory of campus resources. Keep scrolling to explore topics in the Parent & Family Guide, or download a PDF in one of four languages.

Eager to get the conversation started with your student but not sure how? Visit Talk With Your Husky for a list of suggested topics and questions. Who, What, Where • Collections, Space, Tools • Orientation, Exploration, History Hours, Units and Shelving Locations Link to hours and contact information for units within Suzzallo and Allen Libraries, or find your materials by call number. News, Events and Exhibits Check up on events, exhibits, the latest news, follow the UW Libraries on Twitter and more… MapWe are located on Red Square at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus.

If you want a quick orientation to the interior of these two libraries, take our virtual tour. Exploring Our CollectionsSee what we have and where to find it! Find resources by subject, call number, unique collection or special format. The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations. We acknowledge the people – past, present, and future – of the Dkhw’Duw’Absh, the Duwamish Tribe, the Muckleshoot Tribe, and other tribes on whose traditional lands we study and work. Welcome to the Family History Guide.

This guide describes some of the resources available at the UW Libraries that can be useful for those researching family history. Though the UW Libraries does not have a genealogical collection, many parts of our collection complement the genealogical holdings of local public libraries. This is a tiny sampling of primary source collections available at UW Libraries. More comprehensive lists can be found under History by Topic, History by Region, & Primary Sources by Type. UW only digitized collections of primary sources are also listed on Digital Collections A-Z The following research databases will help you identify articles in the field of history that can provide historical context for your family history.

For additional research databases see those listed under History by Region & History by Topic. Be sure to fill out the Planning Your Visit form prior to your visit to the UW Libraries. The Odegaard Undergraduate, Gallagher Law, and Health Sciences Libraries are only open to current UW students, faculty, and staff.Those with UW Libraries borrowers cards are able to request items from these collections in advance... The Odegaard Undergraduate, Gallagher Law, and Health Sciences Libraries are only open to current UW students, faculty, and staff.Those with UW Libraries borrowers cards are able to request items from these collections in advance... Articles & Research Databases | Research Guides | VIEW MORE > How do I know if my sources are credible/reliable?

| Which citation style should I use? | MORE FAQs > Learn about using and returning physical and digital items Schedule a help session with a librarian or expert Multimodal resources for UW Seattle instructors

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