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Office of the Ombud

The Office of the Ombud serves the UW community by providing high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW. We act as thought-partners with clients to assist them in navigating any issue to do with their lives at the UW. Through active participation in the problem-solving process, clients develop the ability to prevent, manage, and resolve future conflicts.

*Patients of UW Medical Center visit the UW Medicine Patient Relations page for resources

Campus Safety (Seattle)

You have a right to live, work, study and socialize in an environment that’s free of violence and harassment. If you have concerns about your or another person’s wellbeing, these services can help.

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Gender-Based & Sexual Harassment and Assault Resources

The University of Washington provides victims/survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment an array of resources that reflect the University’s commitment to preventing and responding to sex- and gender-based violence, harassment, and discrimination.

These resources can help you access confidential support, address safety concerns, locate medical care and counseling providers, and learn how to make a report to the University or law enforcement.

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How to Support a Friend:

  • Learn more about the steps that you can take to help a friend who is experiencing sexual and/or relationship and dating violence.

U-PASS

The U-PASS is a bus pass plus more. Loaded right onto the Husky Card, the U-PASS provides members with unlimited rides on regional buses, commuter trains, light rail and water taxis as well as discounts on vanpools, carpools and other special offers.

Lactation Stations

The UW provides private, secure, and clean lactation stations at all three campuses to support nursing parents in academic buildings, at the medical centers, and in other UW offices.

Childcare Assistance Program (Seattle)

The Childcare Assistance Program is designed to assist UW Seattle Campus students in covering the costs of licensed childcare for their children (ages birth – 12 years old) while enrolled in an eligible program of study.  This award is funded by Services & Activity fees paid by students attending the Seattle Campus.

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Student Veteran Life (Seattle)

Student Veteran Life is a unit founded by student veterans, for student veterans. As such, in order to build on the strength of organic and authentic community building and effectively bridge the civilian-military divide on campus, Student Veteran Life is led by a team of experienced and diverse veterans. 

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