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Safety

The UW has many counseling and safety resources available to help you if you feel the need for counseling or if you are concerned about the safety of the learning environment. Please use the information below to reach out for yourself or others you feel might be in need.

  1. UW Alert is a service that keeps campus community informed during emergencies and situations that might disrupt normal operations. Sign up for UW's safety alerts here.
     
  2. Safe Campus provides information about how to report any situation that you think may be of concern. "The SafeCampus website provides information on counseling and safety resources, University policies, and violence reporting requirements that help us maintain a safe personal, work, and learning environment. If you're concerned about potential violence, contact this "685-SAFE" hotline to seek advice and/or counseling.
     
  3. NightRide is a shuttle service that provides a safe and easy way for students, faculty, and staff to get home at night. Shuttles run every 20 minutes picking up passengers from 6 locations around campus before dropping passengers off at requested destinations within one of two zones.

Counseling resources

UW offers several Mental health resources for students seeking help coping with stress and mental health concerns. You may be able to schedule your first appointment online or call the UW Counseling Center at 206.543.1240.

For any student who is in crisis, UW has partnered with Husky Helpline to give students access to real-time, confidential mental health and crisis intervention support, 24/7 and in multiple languages. There are several ways to connect:

  • Phone: Call 206-616-7777 (if you are calling from outside the US or Canada, dial 001-416-380-6578)
  • Online chat: Chat with a Telus counselor on Telus website or on the Telus app (Apple App Store | Google Play)
  • Download the Telus app (Apple App Store | Google Play) to have the full range of services at your fingertips any time.

Health and well being

  1. Husky Health Center offers a wide range of medical and mental health services, including primary care; medical advice; student mental health care; specialty care, including women's health, travel medicine, and physical therapy/sports medicine; immunizations; pharmacy, lab, and radiology; tobacco and nicotine cessation; safer sex supplies for students.
    206.543.5030 for mental health
    206.685.1011 for medical
     
  2. Husky Health & Well-Being provides consultation, assessment, and intervention services to students. Health and Wellness is the place to go when you don't know where to go for help. They can help refer you to the best resources.

Academic support

  1. Odegaard Writing & Research Center
    The Odegaard Writing and Research Center provides writing and research appointments, a curated collection of handouts and resources, and they even run their own podcast!
     
  2. Take some time to explore UW Libraries.
     
  3. Disability Resources for Students Office
    lf you are having difficulty with a person, office, or department at the University of Washington and believe you have or may be experiencing mistreatment or discrimination on the basis of your disability, view the complaint resolution resources through DRS.
  4. Student Parents and Caregivers
    At the UW, student parents and caregivers are a vital part of our campus community. However, we know that parenting while pursuing your education can present unique challenges. The student parents and caregivers page provides resources, maps to UW lactation centers (including Sieg Building!), and support and ways to connect with fellow parents.

Community engagement

  1. HCDE Student Associations
    The HCDE Graduate Student Association (for master’s, certificate, and PhD students) and the HCDE Student Association (for undergraduates) are student-led organizations that foster community, advocate for student needs, and create opportunities for connection, leadership, and professional growth.
     
  2. Study Abroad
    Learn about the various study abroad program types and determine which one is best for you
     
  3. College of Engineering student programs and support
    As a UW Engineering student, you have access to many resources to support you academically, professionally, and emotionally. Don't know where to start? Navigate to "All resources" for a comprehensive listing organized by category.
     
  4. Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE)
    We believe that a diverse community of engineers promotes engineering excellence and innovation for the common good. We strive to build and support an inclusive community where all members thrive, are valued and feel a sense of belonging.
     
  5. Volunteer - UW Combined Fund Drive
    Volunteering is a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit – plus, research demonstrates that it’s good for you. Sign up to volunteer or create a program for your HCDE peers to join!
    Link to student associations?

Graduate student resources

  1. Student Advice Knowledge Base – UW Graduate School
    Over the years, the Graduate School has created hundreds of articles aimed at helping students get the most out of their experience at the UW. For the first time, we’ve collected all of these articles in one searchable database, from stories on how to work with your PI or secure funding to insights on how to deal with mental health challenges and impostor syndrome, and much more.
     
  2. Graduate Funding Information Service – UW Libraries
    The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) helps current and admitted UW graduate students learn skills and tools to find funding for graduate school-related expenses. Please email GFIS to schedule individual appointments or request information by email.
     
  3. GSEE: Graduate Student Equity & Excellence – UW Graduate School
    GSEE promotes and supports Outreach, Recruitment and Graduate Student Success, Professional Development and Community Building, Graduate Funding Opportunities, Scholarship and Research, and Advocacy, Consulting and Advising.
     
  4. Programming & Events – UW Graduate School
    The Graduate School and GSEE provide ways for graduate students from diverse perspectives and experiences to connect, to foster community and a sense of belonging in graduate school. Review the list of the ongoing and periodic events and resources.
     
  5. The Graduate Writer Social Hour – Odegaard Writing & Research Center
    The Graduate Writer’s Social Hour offers time and space for graduate students to meet new colleagues, establish writing groups and communities, and discover resources, services, and programs designed to support graduate writers, regardless of discipline or specialization.
     
  6. Dissertation Writing Resources