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School of Business Open House
Join us during Welcome Week for the School of Business Open House.
Explore our majors, New AI concentration, Student clubs, Mentorship EDGE, Career Pathways, Engage with faculty and staff, meet new students and shake hands with the dean.
Whether you stay for one session or the entire event, you’ll build valuable connections and a stronger sense of community. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Bothell Beardslee Building, UWBB. Location Type: In-person. UW Bothell Event types: Welcome Week. Special Events. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: The University of Washington Bothell is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Director of Undergraduate Academic Services Tracy Gojdics at tracylt@uw.edu.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Welcome Back Dinner
Get in the campus groove by sharing a delicious meal with your peers!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Terrace Dining Pavilion. Campus room: Terrace Dining Pavilion (Urban Kitchen). Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: jensen-zachary@aramark.com.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Meta Major Meet up
Connect with other new students in your meta major.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: Campus "W". Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: newmanc2@uw.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Convocation Address and Playfair
The chancellor’s annual Convocation address is one of University of Washington Bothell’s official ways to welcome you, our new students, into the Husky family. It is an academic tradition that marks your first steps into our University community and celebrates the beginning of your personal journey at UW Bothell. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at uwbspevent@uw.edu.
Visit the Convocation 2026 website to learn more and sign up!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: Sports and Recreation Complex Turf Field. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: newmanc2@uw.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:45 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uwb.edu. Dawg Treats
Cool off and connect with the campus community.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: Plaza. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: newmanc2@uw.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Grad Social Hour
Join your fellow grad students for fun and mingling before the quarter gets underway. Meet someone new over while enjoying music, snacks, and other refreshments.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Codex (outside library). Campus room: The Codex. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: wilsons4@uw.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bird Photo Contest!
Capture your best bird photo! Competition is open to all skill levels, with prizes for winners! Learn more at the link.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: https://cglink.me/2zX/r381207. Location Type: Online. Accessibility Contact: stehrani@uw.edu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Welcome @ the "W"
We want to welcome you back to campus with treats and well wishes.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: UW2 by the W near Discovery Hall Outside. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: kara19@uw.edu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Campus Resource Carnival
Learn about resources that UWB offers. Play games, enjoy kettle corn and start the school year off right.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: Plaza. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: newmanc2@uw.edu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Welcome Back Kickoff
Join us for the ultimate back to school bash! Cotton candy, balloons, stuff-a-plush, keychains, pizza, photobooth, caricature artist, and more!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: UWB Plaza + Promenade. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: ptolent@uw.edu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Welcome @ the "W"
We want to welcome you back to campus with treats and well wishes.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Codex (outside library). Campus room: Codex and UW2 the 'W' location. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: kara19@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Campus Resource Carnival
Learn about resources that UWB offers. Play games, enjoy kettle corn and start the school year off right.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: Plaza. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: newmanc2@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Boba & Bingo
Meet School of Educational Studies faculty, hang out with your fellow Huskies, and enjoy bingo, boba, and swag!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Founder's Hall (UW1). Campus room: UW1-310. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: acouto@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Health & Wellness Resource Center/ Husky Pantry Open House
Stop by to check out the Health & Wellness Resource Center and Husky Pantry! You can grab a drink and snack while perusing the free wellness supplies, educational materials, and pantry food options. Staff will be there to answer any questions about campus and community resources.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: ARC 120. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: tumasm@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Yoga in the Library Reading Room
Start the school year off right with a relaxing yoga class in the Campus Library Reading Room.
Big windows paired with restorative yoga? Sounds soothing!
Reset with ARC Fitness & the Campus Library and get ready to start the new academic year and quarter!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Library - LBA (Annex). Campus room: Campus Library Reading Room, LBA 3rd Floor. Location Type: In-person. UW Bothell Event types: Community engagement. Welcome Week. Accessibility Contact: uwblibad@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of music, poetry, comedy, and fun as students showcase their amazing talents! SIGN-UP TO PERFORM - Follow @uwaveradio for sign-up link & updates!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: ARC Overlook. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: rk206@uw.edu.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bird Bonanza
Connect with local wildlife orgs and learn the basics of birding on a guided campus walk! Open to all skill levels, binoculars provided.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: Plaza. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: stehrani@uw.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Donuts with Dining
Come meet your dining team and enjoy free donuts!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Terrace Dining Pavilion. Campus room: Terrace Dining Pavilion (Quad Entrance). Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: jensen-zachary@aramark.com.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Sweet Style
Come join us for a sweet introduction to the UWB Makerspace! Enjoy donuts, create your own custom hat at our Hat Creation Bar, and show off your UWB style. Come for the sweets, stay for the creations as you discover how to laser cut, 3D print, sew, paint, and so much more!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Discovery Hall (DISC). Campus room: Makerspace (DISC-152). Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: govelaj@uw.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Glow Pilates & Barre
Join Group Fitness for GLOW classes before attending ARC After Dark! We are hosting back-to-back glow classes including Pilates & Barre.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: ARC Lower-Level, Fitness Center Studio. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: hcurry2@uw.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Glow Pilates & Barre
Join Group Fitness for GLOW classes before attending ARC After Dark! We are hosting back-to-back glow classes including Pilates & Barre.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: ARC Lower-Level, Fitness Center Studio. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: hcurry2@uw.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
The turf field will be glowing and ready for capture the flag! Bring a friend and get ready for some neon fun!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sports and Recreation Complex. Campus room: Sports and Recreation Complex Turf Field. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: madele4@uw.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
ARC After Dark
A glowing night of games, activities, food and more to be discovered in the Activities & Recreation Center.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: Activities and Recreation Center. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: jirehr3@uw.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
LIGHT IT UP Laser Show
Come join us at our annual Light It Up laser light show on the ARC Sports Field! Dance with friends as an unforgettable laser light show lights up the evening. Kick off the year with an electrifying celebration you won't want to miss!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: ARC Sports Field. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: slbutler@uw.edu.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Canoeing With the OWLs
Join the Outdoor Wellness Leaders for a paddle down the Sammamish River in canoes! Meet new friends and spend time enjoying nature in the process! No experience required.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Sammamish River. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: rthomp33@uw.edu.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Bite Club: Downtown Bothell
Follow your RA/AA on a tour of downtown Bothell's best bites. Choose between three curated food tracks and leave with new favorite spots!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Downtown Bothell. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: gdiaz717@uw.edu.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Husky Mobile Presents: Movie Under the Stars
Bring your family to see Minons & Monsters Wear your PJs and bring a blanket.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: Plaza. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: newmanc2@uw.edu.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Larch Hike with the OWLs
Join the Outdoor Wellness Leaders on a hike yo see the larches - the only deciduous conifer tree. Grab your hiking boots and camera as we trek to see these natural wonders light up the mountainsides!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Heather-Maple Pass Loop. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: rthomp33@uw.edu.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Pre-Health Paint & Sip
Part of Welcome Week 2026! Join Pre-Health Advising for a Paint & Sip event. We'll have cocoa and tea while we watercolor and create artistic renderings of our Pre-Health Journeys.
Registration Link:
https://uw.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1987802.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Discovery Hall (DISC). Campus room: DISC - 162. Location Type: In-person. UW Bothell Event types: Workshops. Accessibility Contact: Career Services, career@uw.edu, 425-352-3706. Event Types: Workshops.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Sweet Swirls & Autumn Brews
Connect with your ASUWB officers over free cozy brews and sweet autumn treats!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: The Plaza. Campus room: The Plaza. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: asuwbdcp@uw.edu.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Mindful Monday
Learn and practice tools to help ground you.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Library - LB1. Campus room: LB1-205. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: Paulsona@uw.edu.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM.
Huskies at Play: Board Games & Pizza
Play board games, enjoy free pizza, and meet fellow new Huskies from across the country, and the world.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Summit Hall. Campus room: Summit Hall, Suite 100, Admissions Presentation Room. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: dennisga@uw.edu.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
First Gen Welcome & Waffles
Join us for First Gen Welcome & Waffles! Come check out our waffle bar, get connected, and kick off your college experience. First gen are students who are the first in their family to attend college in the US.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: ARC Overlook. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: stephm12@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
IAS Community Kickoff
Enjoy food and refreshments, meet fellow IAS majors, connect with your community, and share your experiences and hopes for the year ahead.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Discovery Hall (DISC). Campus room: DISC-162. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: beslade@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Flower Power: Seed Library Launch
Join us to launch our campus seed library! Assemble seed packets, learn more about gardening, and enjoy snacks!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Library - LB1. Location Type: In-person. UW Bothell Event types: Community engagement. Welcome Week. Accessibility Contact: uwblibad@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Beavers on Campus: Film Screening & Q&A
Meet the beavers shaping our campus wetland through this 30-minute documentary + filmmaker and student researcher Q&A.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: North Creek Events Center (NCEC). Campus room: North Creek Events Center. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: kkatz@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM.
IAS Campus Quest
Explore, connect, and win! Complete the School of IAS scavenger hunt challenges to discover campus and earn prizes.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: follow us in Instrgram at @uwb_ias. Location Type: Online. Accessibility Contact: jc242@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM.
Indigenous Community Dinner
Kick off the year by building community with Indigenous staff, students, and advocates over a meal. All UWB and Cascadia students, staff, and faculty are welcome. Please RSVP in advance in Gather UWB or by emailing crows3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Library - LB1. Campus room: LB1-205. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: crows3@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Pop Culture Trivia Night
Join UWB's Academic Advisors for a night of of pop culture trivia!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Discovery Hall (DISC). Campus room: DISC-162. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: agordon3@uw.edu.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Fall Club Fair
Come and join Club Council to explore your interests and learn more about what UW Bothell's clubs have to offer!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC). Campus room: ARC Overlook & NCEC. Location Type: In-person. Accessibility Contact: zsporter@uw.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.