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journey full of personal growth and self-discovery, as they work toward earning a degree.</p> <p>This isn鈥檛 just a big change for your student 鈥斅爄t鈥檚 also a major transition for your family. UW Parent & Family Programs is here to offer support, guidance and resources every step of the way.</p> <p>Our <a href="/parents/resources/pfg/">Parent and Family Guide</a> is a great way to learn about all that UW has to offer both you and your student. And our <a href="/parents/move-in-and-out-resources/">Move In & Out Resource page</a> can get you started in preparing for your student’s first year if they choose to live on campus.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-5"> <div class="smallspacer"> <div class="card text-left step white text-button lightgold " style="width:100%"> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title mb-0">Campus contacts</h2> <div class="udub-slant-divider"><span></span></div> <div class="card-content"> <ul> <li><a href="https://fyp.washington.edu/">UW First Year Programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://wellbeing.uw.edu/">Husky Health & Well-Being</a></li> <li><a href="https://transportation.uw.edu/getting-here">Transportation Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.academicsupport.washington.edu/">UW Academic Support Programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://hfs.uw.edu/Home">Housing & Food Services</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="spacer"> <div class="card text-left large purple img-right" style="width:100%"> <div class="image-large" style="background-image: url(https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2021/10/07171659/Making-the-Most-of-their-Time.jpg);"></div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="inner-card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Making the most of their time at UW</h2> <p>The <a style="color: #ffffff" href="https://sas.uaa.uw.edu/husky-experience/">Husky Experience Toolkit</a> is a series of articles encouraging students to challenge themselves, explore their options and integrate all they are learning. It follows four dimensions: <i>Know Yourself</i>, <i>Know the World</i>, <i>Make Your Way</i>, and <i>Weave it Together.</i></p> <p style="text-align: left">Students can sign up for the Husky Experience on <a style="color: #ffffff" href="https://idp.u.washington.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Redirect/SSO?execution=e1s1">MyUW</a>. Articles will be delivered every week of the academic year.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="spacer"> <h2>Common first-year student questions</h2> <div class="grid row " > <div class="col-md-8"> <div class="smallspacer"> <div class="accordion " id="common-first-year-student-questions"> <div class="screen-reader-text">Common first-year student questions</div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="accordion-header"> <h3 class="mb-0"><button class="btn btn-link" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"><span class="btn-text">What are some ways my student can meet new people and build community?</span><span class="arrow-box"><span class="arrow"></span></span></button></h3> </div> <div id="collapse" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" role="region"> <p><a href="https://fyp.washington.edu/">UW First Year Programs</a>(FYP) offers several ways for new students to connect, engage and feel at home. <a href="http://www.uwdawgdaze.com/">Dawg Daze</a> is the UW鈥檚 annual tradition of welcoming first-year and returning students to campus each fall.聽Half of all freshmen students join a <a href="https://fyp.washington.edu/first-year-interest-groups/">First-year Interest Group</a> (FIG). In a FIG, students register for courses with a group of 20 to 25 classmates, so even lecture classes will seem small and coordinating study sessions is a snap.</p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="accordion-header"> <h3 class="mb-0"><button class="btn btn-link" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"><span class="btn-text">What鈥檚 the best way to pay for tuition and fees?</span><span class="arrow-box"><span class="arrow"></span></span></button></h3> </div> <div id="collapse" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" role="region"> <p><a href="https://finance.uw.edu/sfs/home">Student Fiscal Services</a> is a one-stop-shop for navigating the ins and outs of paying for college. You鈥檒l also find tax forms, due dates and deadlines, and student loan information. Tuition can be paid through your student鈥檚 MyUW account. They must submit an online <a href="https://finance.uw.edu/sfs/students/info-release">Information Release Authorization</a> to give family members or others access to tuition billing and reminders.</p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-header" id="accordion-header"> <h3 class="mb-0"><button class="btn btn-link" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"><span class="btn-text">How can I help my student stay on top of their studies?</span><span class="arrow-box"><span class="arrow"></span></span></button></h3> </div> <div id="collapse" class="collapse " aria-labelledby="collapse" data-parent="#accordion" role="region"> <p>Encourage them to spend two hours studying for every hour spent in class and to be proactive in building a relationship with their professors. 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