Call SafeCampus at (206) 685-7233 — no matter where you work or study — to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus is the University of Washington’s violence-prevention and response Program. We support students, staff, faculty and community members in preventing violence.
We’ll listen to your concerns and provide guidance and safety plans tailored to your situation. Our caring, trained professionals will talk you through options and connect you with additional resources if you want them.
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The Pantry at UW Tacoma is a vital resource for our campus community dedicated to ensuring every student has access to free supplemental, nutritious, and culturally relevant food assistance, along with essential hygiene products and supplies.
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Student Legal Services (SLS) is an on-campus law office that provides a safe and confidential space for all UW-Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell students who have legal questions or concerns. We offer free 40-minute consultations on a broad range of issues. Students can also hire us for ongoing representation for a low hourly rate. We are located in Husky Union Building (HUB) 306.
SLS can assist only currently enrolled UW-Seattle, UW-Tacoma, and UW-Bothell students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-seeking) who have paid the Services & Activities Fee as part of their tuition.
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Emergency Aid funding assists UW students by providing financial support when assistance is needed with unexpected, unavoidable, and unplanned expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, fire/water damage, or a need for emergency housing and food.
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Title IX and other federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnancy and related conditions, and LGBTQ identity. These laws impose legal requirements and protections that serve as a foundation from which UW has created policies, practices, services, and programs that work in concert to advance equity for students, staff, and faculty of all identities.
Access Title IX guides and brochures.
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The Civil Rights Investigation Office investigates complaints made about University employees and students that raise concerns relating to civil rights such as protection from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct.
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Bothell
Spending a part of your university experience abroad will expand your understanding of the world and help you develop global skills – adaptability, intercultural communication, learning on the fly, etc. – that are in high demand by employers and graduate programs. For many students, studying abroad is a transformational experience. Learn more here.
Seattle
Depending on your learning goals, UW Seattle graduate students can participate in faculty-led programs, exchanges, international internships or independent learning. Learn more here.
Tacoma
Studying abroad can expand your understanding of the world and can help you develop cultural awareness all while earning credits towards your UW Tacoma degree. Learn more here.
Campus Safety & Security is a team of men and women committed to ensuring the safety and security of the UW Tacoma campus community, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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If you or someone you know in the UW community are a survivor of sexual or domestic violence, trauma-informed support is available at no cost.
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Transportation Services is committed to provide access to campus under a sustainable transportation program that reduces our collective impact on the environment; while providing access to parking and transportation services that align with the University’s core mission and goals.
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