UW’s Welcome Week
Thank you for participating in Dawg Daze 2025! We hope you enjoyed all of the fun events as we welcomed first-year students to UW. You can review information from this year’s events on the Events page. If you’re a new student in Winter, join First-Year Networks to get connected. You’re also welcome to attend Dawg Daze in Autumn 2026!
Connect, explore, get involved!
This short video gives you a glimpse into the energy, excitement, and community that makes Dawg Daze unforgettable. Every September, new and returning Huskies come together to kick off the year with hundreds of fun events, campus traditions, and opportunities to connect.
Dawg Daze website tutorials
With so many exciting events to explore, we put together some helpful tips on how to navigate our website. The first is for desktop view, and the second is for mobile. Watch the videos to make the most of your Dawg Daze experience!
U District Chow Down
Event Submissions Open April 2026
Dawg Daze 2026 event submissions will open for UW Departments and Registered Student Organizations in April 2026. Thank you for welcoming our first year students to campus this fall!
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are happy to customize packages to meet your needs. If would like to sponsor Dawg Daze, please contact our team!
The views expressed during Dawg Daze are students’ and departments’ own views and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Washington.
