
Nothing stops the Husky experience
Despite the pandemic, all of the services you count on to succeed are available in-person and remotely. We've tried to anticipate most of your questions on this page, but always reach out to your advisor or department with specific questions.
Most instruction at UW Bothell is being held remotely during spring quarter. Commencement will be virtual, though there will be some opportunties for on-campus photos. We'll keep you updated as those plans are finalized. Read the message from Chancellor Wolf Yeigh about commencement.
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Coming to campus?
The UW Bothell campus is your campus. When you visit, please take these actions to protect yourself and your pack.
- Wear a mask when on campus.
- Follow hygiene protocols and physical distancing protocols outlined in the Husky Pack pledge.
- Bring your Husky card, which you need to gain access to buildings. Get a Husky card.
- If you feel sick, stay home. Notify your health provider if you have symptoms. If you are enrolled in the Husky Coronavirus Testing program, report your symptoms in the daily symptom survey and you will receive testing instructions. Enroll in the Husky Coronavirus Testing program.
Admissions
The Admissions Office is offering students appointments by telephone or the Zoom teleconference platform only at this time. For more information, please visit their website, call 425.352.5000 or email uwbinfo@uw.edu.
Remote class & coursework support
Almost all of our offices and services are available on campus and/or remotely. Check below to find out how to access student services and assistance. This section will be updated frequently.
Please note: the UW Bothell IT Helpdesk is closed to in-person services. The best way to reach them is by emailing uwbit@uw.edu. The Open Learning Lab (UW2-140) and the Digital Media Lab are physically closed but available through remote access.
All academic advising offices will offer remote advising options. Students can see availability and schedule appointments with their academic adviser through Navigate. Students unable to locate their advisor in Navigate, should visit the UW Bothell Advising page and click through to their school information to find phone numbers, emails, and other contact options.
All tutoring services appointments and services are online this quarter. See availability and make appointments using Navigate (uwb.campus.eab.com).
While the UW Bothell / Cascadia College Campus Library building is not open to the public, Library staff are working remotely and are available to help students. Visit the Library’s Online Learning Support page for current information. Library services include a 24/7 real-time, online question service for immediate research help.
Office of Community-Based Learning and Research has a list of ways to help and stay civically engaged in the time of the coronavirus.
The Office of the Registrar is offering all services remotely. Visit the Office of the Registrar’s website for more information and to make appointments. You can also send them an email at uwbreg@uw.edu.
Additional Student Services
Many of our student service offices are conducting work and appointments remotely, but they are still here to support you!
Worried about job prospects? Career Services is offering virtual support for resume and career advice. Please visit the career services website for more information and to make an appointment
Visa questions? Meet with your International Student Advisor at Center for International Education (CIE). The Center for International Education is operating virtually. Please email uwbintl@uw.eduor call 425-352-3876 to reach the CIE office. If you need an original I-20 for work authorization or travel signature, please contact Jen Kim directly at jgruver@uw.edu to arrange for that.
If you are accessing technology from outside the United States, check out this list of available online tools from UW IT.
Disability Resources for Students (DRS) is here to help if you're experiencing barriers that limit full participation in your courses. Meet with a DRS counselor to explore the possible accommodations and services that might be available. The DRS office will be available through virtual appointments only. Schedule appointments online at uwb.campus.eab.com.
Study Abroad services will be available through virtual appointments only. Schedule appointments via email at uwbworld@uw.edu or online at uwb.campus.eab.com.
The Student Diversity Center center serves as a “hub” for coordinating student diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across campus and ultimately building community. The SDC has moved all operations online. Email the Diversity Center at uwbdiv@uw.edu or go to the Diversity Center website. Note that the Husky Pantry in UW-1 is closed. However, food pantry service is available at the ARC on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 1 p.m. Register for food pickup.
Connect with Veteran’s Services to see what changes are on the horizon for veterans. Veterans Services will be available through virtual appointments only. Schedule appointments online at uwb.campus.eab.com.
Food & housing
We recognize there are difficult and extenuating circumstances for students who cannot leave campus or do not have another place to go. UW Bothell will provide you the help you need to stay safe and secure and to continue with your academic work.
The UW Bothell Husky Pantry is a resource for all UW Bothell students who might be between paychecks or just need some extra resources to get through the week or month.
The food pantry offers curbside pickup in front of the ARC on Tuesdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Register for food pickup.
At this time, the the Husky Pantry at the Husky Village Community Center is open to residents only
A vending machine with “micro market” items has been added to the Commons area of Commons Hall (the UW2 building). It includes snacks, beverages and small meals.
Common Grounds and Food for Thought are closed for fall quarter. Subway is closed until further notice. Unfortunately, food trucks are not available on campus this quarter. Students are encouraged to bring their own food or visit the many restaurants in downtown Bothell that are open.
Check out this brochure from Food Services that details the food options on and off-campus.
Housing & Residential Life is currently open. Residents may collect packages from the Husky Village Community Center and reach the RA on duty 24/7. Meetings with Residential Life staff may take place over the phone or via Zoom.
Residential Life has a frequently asked questions page where you can find answers to topics such as cleaning, contact tracing, campus life and more.
UW Student Legal Services are available to assist UW Bothell students with a variety of cases including landlord/tenant.
The Commuter Servicesoffice is working virtually from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri. For more information, call 425.352.3369 or emailuwbpark@uw.edu. Note that anyone who drives a car to campus must pay for parking.
Financial matters
We know there are financial hardships due to the transition to remote learning. Just as we seek to protect the most vulnerable populations from coronavirus, we seek to protect those most financially vulnerable from these extraordinary shifts.
Whether instructors present their classes in-person or online, A UW Bothell education is still an excellent education and the degree or credential that you earn will have the same value. The same instructors scheduled to teach in-person classes this quarter will be teaching remotely, and they bring the same expertise, experience and knowledge to the remote courses as they have in their in-person teaching.
It’s also important to remember that resident tuition is lower than non-resident tuition in recognition of the taxes paid by resident students and their families to the state of Washington, thereby supporting the UW through state funding. It is not a reflection of whether a course is offered in-person or remotely.
With the University shifting to online instruction, we are actually increasing our investment in instructional costs. We continue to pay faculty and staff for their work, and at the same time are making existing and new services available online and investing in new technological capabilities as we serve students remotely and support the UW community in these extraordinary times.
The Office of Financial Aid is providing all services remotely. Please see their website for more information.
Below you will find coronavirus-specific resources regarding financial assistance during this time of crisis:
The Cashiers Office is operating virtually during fall quarter. Staff are available Mon – Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through email at uwbcash@uw.eduor by phone at 425-352-3246 option 0. For more information visit theirwebsite.
Health & well-being
For more information about health and coronavirus prevention, as well as tips for an ergonomic study/work space set up, see our health and well-being page, and UW Seattle's FAQ regarding COVID-19.
- Health and Wellness Resource Center(HaWRC): What does it mean to be well? The HaWARC provides multiple community resources including support with health insurance assistance, financial coaching, sexual health, and more to help you thrive. The HaWARCis currently providing most of its regular services via phone or online meetings. Call 425.352.5190, emailhawrc@uw.edu or go to the center website for more information.
- Counseling Services: Stressed? Anxious? The Counseling Center is offering students free and confidential services remotely. Please see the center website for more information.
- UW Bothell Husky Pantry: The Husky Pantry is a resource for all UW Bothell students who might be between paychecks or just need some extra resources to get through the week or month. At this time, the the Husky Pantry at the Husky Village Community Center is open but the Husky Pantry location in the Diversity Center is closed.
- Student Diversity Center: Check out the list of community COVID-19 response resources and services such as job layoffs and employment support, food support, community markets, local delivery services, and more.
- UW Resources for Parents: Guides offer resources to families during school closures
- COVID-19 off-campus community resources: The Health & Wellness Resource Center (HaWRC), with contributions from the Office of Community Engagement, have put together a list of off-campus resources including emergency funding and financial help, food, housing, mental health, transporation as well as resources for parents. UW Bothell and Cascadia College students and employees should contact the Health & Wellness Resource Center if they can't find what they need: hawrc@uw.edu.
Technology support
For student help visit the "learn anywhere" website. Information Technologies can help provide resources such as laptops and wireless hotspots, along with software. Questions? Contact the UW Bothell IT Helpdesk.
Anti-stigma resources
Although this moment is marked with uncertainty about our immediate future and many are fearful about the spread of COVID-19, this ambiguity and fear are not an excuse for racism and xenophobia towards any member of our community.
If you experience or witness a bias incident, please report it to the UW Bothell Bias Reporting System.
UW Bothell bias report form
Frequently asked questions
University-wide resources