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Public Research University in Seattle, WA. Operating on a semester system.
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45K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
26
Housing Buildings
Life in Seattle for University of Washington Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Seattle.
Timezone
Pacific Time (PT)
Median Rent
$2,100
Cost of Living Index
160
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
74
Bikeability
71
Public Transit
King County Metro, Sound Transit Link Light Rail
Nearest Airports
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Temperate oceanic
Avg Annual Temp
53°F
Avg Snowfall
5.3 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Local Point
open
Lander Hall
Dining commons for West Campus residents. Special menus during cultural events.
Center Table
open
Oliver Hall
Dining commons for North Campus residents. Special menus during cultural events.
Husky Den Food Court
open
The HUB
Seven restaurants and a market.
Cultivate
open
Elm Hall
Zagat-rated restaurant.
Husky Grind Café, Mercer Court
open
Mercer Court
Coffee-related special events.
Husky Grind Café, District Market Oak
open
Oak Hall
District Market, Alder
open
Alder Hall
Neighborhood grocery store.
District Market, Oak
open
Oak Hall
Neighborhood grocery store.
Student Facilities
Suzzallo and Allen Libraries
8:00-22:00 • Suzzallo and Allen Library Building, Seattle campus
Services: study spaces, book checkout
Intramural Activities Center (IMA)
06:00-22:30 • Intramural Activities Center, Seattle campus
Services: fitness center, gym, sports courts
Husky Union Building (HUB)
07:00-22:00 • Husky Union Building, Seattle campus
Services: dining, student activities, meeting spaces
Schmitz Hall (Registrar Student Services)
Schmitz Hall, Seattle campus
Services: student services
Health Sciences Services Classrooms
Health Sciences buildings, Seattle campus
Services: classroom support
Parking and Transit
Central Plaza Garage
garage
$14.00 per night
E-1
surface
Pay by Phone App accepted, lot location code 123182
E17, E19, E20, E21, E97, N25, W10, W12, W41
surface
Self-service lots, $21.00 per day maximum
E01 & E18
surface
$8.15 per day
C02, C03, C04, E07, N01, N06, N20, N21, N22, W27, W35, W46
surface
Self-service lots, $21.00 per day maximum
N22
surface
Disability parking only, closest to HUB and Rainier Vista, requires state or UW-issued disability placard
South Garage (UW Bothell)
garage
Closest to UW1, UW2, Library buildings and Bookstore, 18500 Campus Way NE, clearance 7'-0", 6'-8" to upper deck, EV charging available
North Garage (UW Bothell)
garage
Closest to Cascadia College, 17945 Campus Way NE, clearance 7'-0", 6'-8" to upper deck, EV charging available
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Washington
Winter 2026 End-of-Quarter Reminders
Winter 2026 quarter ends Friday, March 20, 2026. Key deadlines include current quarter drop, S/NS grading option changes by March 20 with a $20 fee, and grades due March 24 for graduates.
Read MoreSelective forest thinning improves snowpack and wildfire resilience
UW research shows selective forest thinning in eastern Cascades enhances snowpack retention and improves wildfire resilience. The study highlights benefits for water resources and forest management amid climate challenges.
Mar 3, 2026
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at University of Washington
Op-Eds for Academics | IN-PERSON Workshop
UW Club, 4020 E. Stevens Way NE, Seattle
In-person workshop on writing op-eds for academics, sponsored by UW Global and targeted at UW faculty.
UW Department of Surgery Diversity Grand Rounds
Fialkow Biomedical Sciences Research Pavilion (K wing) (HSK), K-069
Diversity Grand Rounds event by the UW Department of Surgery.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Washington
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 24 known dorm and housing options.
Alder Hall
Room types: single, double
Area 01 Community Center
Blakeley Village
Cedar Apartments
Elm Hall
Room types: triple, double, studio apartment
Haggett Hall
Capacity: 725
Room types: double, triple, four-person suite, single
Hansee Hall
Room types: single, double
Lander Hall
Room types: triple, double, single, studio apartment
Laurel Village
Madrona Hall
Magnuson Park Apartments
Capacity: 200
Room types: townhouse style, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom
Maple Hall
Room types: triple, double, single
McCarty Hall
Room types: single, double
McMahon Hall
Room types: single, double
Nordheim Court
Oak Hall (West Campus)
Capacity: 400
Room types: single, double
Oliver Hall
Room types: single, double
Poplar Hall
Room types: single, double
Radford Court
Spratlen Hall (formerly Madrona Hall)
Capacity: 278
Room types: single, double
Stevens Court
Terry Hall
Room types: single, double
West Campus Apartments
Capacity: 400
Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom
Willow Hall
Capacity: 200
Room types: apartment-style
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@washington.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Winter Quarter 2026
Start: January 5, 2026
End: March 20, 2026
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