The Benefits of the
Residential Husky Experience
When you dream about your Husky Experience, what do
you envision? What do you want your time at the University
of Washington (UW) to mean to you and your future? What
do you hope to learn, and who do you hope to meet along
the way? We want to make sure your residential Husky
Experience is both an engaging academic journey and a
fulfilling out-of-class adventure filled with opportunities to
explore who you are and what you value, develop meaningful
relationships, make informed and intentional choices and
embark on a trajectory of your own choosing.
What makes living on campus special? Some of the benefits
of living on campus include:
Residential Life
In addition to all of the benefits noted previously, our Residential Life staff is what sets on-campus living apart from
living anywhere else. The professional and student staff
members who live and work in your community are part of
the Residential Life unit. Residential Life staff are committed
to supporting students in creating connections, discovering
their purpose, and responsible citizenship development.
The following is what the Residential Life staff strives to
achieve for our residents each and every day:
CREATING CONNECTIONS
• Foster the development of meaningful relationships and a
sense of belonging
• Foster the creation of strong communities
• A vibrant and dynamic residential community that’s close
to classes and campus activities
• Foster connections with campus and community resources
• Programs and activities that support academic and personal development goals
DISCOVERING PURPOSE
• Learning to live in an environment that promotes community, personal growth and respect
• Support informed and intentional choices
• Developing your career-critical leadership skills by taking
ownership of your residential experience and participating
in student-leadership programs
• Opportunities to take advantage of activities and academic
resources including tutoring, career-preparation workshops and seminars, and Living Learning Communities
• Convenient dining—grab a latté, dinner or late-night snack
in our residence hall and apartment dining facilities, express markets and espresso stands
• Support the exploration of identity
• Support the exploration and development of pathways at
the UW and beyond
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP
• Encourage an understanding of the impact of personal
choices on self and others
• Encourage engagement with the complexities of difference
and an increased appreciation for diversity
• Encourage choices that promote a sustainable lifestyle
• Knowing that you have an entire team working to make
your living experience a safe and successful one
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