The University of Washington's Seattle campus is anchored by Denny Hall, its oldest building since 1895, home to the Varsity Bell rung once a year at Homecoming, with new first-year residents housed across halls including Oliver Hall and Spratlen Hall, both recently renamed from their former Willow and Madrona Hall names.
Enrollment
40,754
Total Students
Freshman Class
10,189
Approx.
Move-In Dates
September 22 - September 25, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
39%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Your exact move-in day and appointment time come from Housing & Food Services in mid-August 2026, based on when you applied for housing and your registered Advising & Orientation (A&O) date - appointment changes are possible via the StarRez Housing Portal but depend on availability. Bring your Husky Card for access to your residence hall, dining facilities, and amenity spaces. Once unloaded, vehicles must move to available on-campus self-serve parking lots if you wish to stay on campus.
September 22 - September 25, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Oliver Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Spratlen Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
McCarty Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Washington's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Advising & Orientation (A&O, required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
May 20 - August 20, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Washington.
Share
Send this page to a roommate, a parent, or anyone else helping plan the move.