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Resources

Welcome to UW HOPE’s comprehensive resource guide for re-entering, system-affected, and struggling students. This page consolidates resources for both basic needs and academic support to help you succeed at UW.

Student Basic Needs: Resources for Re-Entering Students

Disclaimer: Some on-campus resources listed are only for the UW Seattle campus. However, there may be Bothell/Tacoma counterparts of the resources mentioned below.

Food Access

On-Campus Food Access Resources

  1. UW Emergency Food Assistance (for urgent situations)
  2. Any Hungry Husky – Food assistance programs:
    • The Bean Basket – Non-perishable bulk foods at low cost (dried oats, rice, dried fruit, spices). Bring your own container for 10% discount! Contact: ASUW Student Food Cooperative
    • Location: HUB Room 131K
    • Washington Basic Food (SNAP) – Holding a Work Study job is the easiest way for students to qualify
  3. UW Food Pantry
    • Location: Poplar Hall, Room 210 (entrance on Brooklyn and 41st)
    • Shop in person or order online (pickup by 11 AM)
    • Bring your Husky ID and a bag
    • Closing time: 6:30 PM

Off-Campus Food Banks

  1. University District Food Bank
    • Meals for any student with Husky ID during the school week
    • Location: 5017 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
    • Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri for walk-up services
    • Phone: 206-523-7060 | Email: udfb@udistrictfoodbank.org
  2. El Centro de la Raza
    • Walk-in food bank 3 days/week
    • Location: 2524 16th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144
    • Phone: 206-957-4634
  3. Family Works Seattle
    • Wallingford: 1501 N. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98103 (206-694-6722)
    • Greenwood: 9501 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103
  4. Ballard Food Bank
    • Location: 5130 Leary Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107
    • Phone: 206-789-7800
  5. Immanuel Community Services
    • Open every Monday 10 AM – 1 PM
    • Location: 1215 Thomas St., Seattle, WA 98109
    • No ID or proof of address necessary
  6. Byrd Barr Place
    • Walk-in food bank 3 days/week
    • Location: 722 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122
    • Phone: 206-812-4940

Community Kitchens and Hot Meal Programs

  1. Teen Feed Meal Program – Nightly hot meals at 3 locations
  2. ROOTS Young Adult Shelter
    • Location: 1415 NE 43rd St., Seattle, WA (Saturday)
    • Friday Feast: 4130 University Way NE (5:30-7:00 PM Fridays)
    • Youth ages 13-25 welcome, no ID necessary
  3. YouthCare University District Youth Center
    • Location: 4516 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
    • Youth up to 22 experiencing housing instability welcome
  4. Community Lunch on Capitol Hill
    • Monday – Friday, 12:00-1:00 PM
    • Location: All Pilgrims Church, 509 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
    • No ID necessary

Financial Aid

On-Campus Financial Aid Resources

Off-Campus Financial Aid Resources

Child Care

Employment

On-Campus Employment

  • Work Study – Part-time subsidized employment
  • Handshake – On and off-campus job search platform (log in with UW NetID)

Off-Campus Employment

  • ANEW (Apprenticeship & Non-Traditional Employment for Women) – 206-381-1384 | Training for family wage careers in construction/manufacturing
  • Employment & Unemployment Records – 360-725-9440 | Request employment records
  • Goodwill Industries – Job training, credentials, career planning, financial assistance
  • Pioneer Human Services – 206-768-1990 | Job training, employment, treatment, housing for formerly incarcerated individuals
  • Seattle Jobs Initiative – 206-628-6975 | College credentials training in growing industry sectors
  • WorkSource – Multiple King County locations providing employment and training services at no cost

Housing

On-Campus Housing Resources

Off-Campus Housing Resources

  1. YouthCare – Transitional living programs and emergency shelters (800-495-7802)
  2. ROOTS Young Adult Shelter
    • Location: 4541 19th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
    • Ages 18-25 | Phone: 206-632-1635
  3. Solid Ground – Emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, case management
  4. Friends of Youth Willows Youth Service Center
    • Location: 12735 Willows Rd NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
    • Ages 18-24 | Call/text: 425-449-3868
    • 24/7 services including housing navigation case management
  5. Mary’s Place – 206-245-1026 | Shelters for women and families
  6. DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) – 206-464-1570 | Supportive housing for adults with behavioral health disorders
  7. Catholic Community Services – Aloha Inn – 206-283-6070 | Low-barrier transitional housing
  8. Compass Cascade – 206-474-1820 | 32 units for homeless women (up to 1 year)
  9. Elizabeth Gregory Home – 206-729-0262 | Transitional housing and day center for homeless women
  10. Rapid RE-housing for Families – 206-209-5656 | Moves families from shelter to permanent housing

Transportation

U-Pass: UW students receive subsidized public transit access through the U-Pass program, providing unlimited rides on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, and more.

Healthcare

UW Healthcare

Off-Campus Healthcare

Substance Abuse Recovery

Washington Recovery Alliance – Community-driven advocacy nonprofit supporting 9 local recovery coalitions across Washington state, advancing mental health and substance use recovery.

Academic Support & Student Life

Student Tech Resources

Need a Laptop?

Student Technology Loan Program (STLP) – Free student-run program

  • Check STLP website for reservation dates
  • Contact: stlp@uw.edu or call/text 206-685-6090
  • Offices: HUB, Health Sciences Building, Kane Hall
  • Student Discounts: Use Unidays to verify student status for Apple, Microsoft, and other tech discounts
  • Low-cost Internet Options – City of Seattle programs

UW Google/Gmail Account Setup

Professors and TAs often only reply to emails ending with @uw.edu. Set up your UW Google Account:

  1. Go to Manage UW Google to activate your account
  2. Create a password for your UW Google Account
  3. Your UW Google email is: [YourNetID]@uw.edu
  4. Access Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar with this account
  5. For help: UW IT Connect

Registration and Classes

How to Use MyUW

MyUW is your hub for UW essentials:

  • Home: Quarterly schedule, registration dates (check regularly – no email notification!)
  • Academics tab: Advisors, class details, textbooks, transcripts/GPA
  • Accounts tab: Tuition/fees due, Husky Card balance
  • Profile tab: Student ID, class standing, major, address

How to Use MyPlan

MyPlan helps you plan and register for courses:

  • Find Courses: Search by major, professor, keywords
  • View Academic Year: See registered courses by quarter
  • Build a Schedule: Test potential schedules to avoid time conflicts
  • Audit Degree (DARS): Track credits earned and needed for graduation
  • MyPlan Resources & Visual Aids

Registration Tips

Read the official registration guide first! Key tips:

  • Wake up early – registration usually opens at 6 AM
  • Prepare multiple schedules and backup courses beforehand
  • Popular classes fill up fast, even at 6 AM
  • Complete Pre-registration Steps ahead of time
  • Use UW Time Schedule or MyPlan to find courses
  • Register using SLN codes on MyUW or send courses from MyPlan to registration

How to Navigate Canvas

Canvas is where you access class materials and assignments. Sign in with your UW NetID.

Key Canvas Features:

  • Account: Set notification preferences (email and/or push notifications)
  • Dashboard: Current quarter classes
  • Courses: Access all current and past courses
  • Announcements: Professor/TA updates, Zoom links, schedule changes
  • Assignments: View and submit work (check deadlines!)
  • Syllabus: Course overview, contact info, office hours
  • Discussion: Class chatroom and graded discussions
  • Grades: Track your performance
  • Files: All course PDFs, readings, presentations
  • Modules: Week-by-week course breakdown (check regularly!)
  • Tip: Download MyUW and Canvas apps for easy mobile access

Textbooks

Find assigned textbooks on MyUW Academics tab, but try these options before buying:

Advising and Counseling

Note: You can only meet with an adviser after your Advising & Orientation (A&O) session.

General Advising

Questions to Ask Your Adviser

First-Year Students:

  • How do I choose a major? How should I plan for multiple options?
  • How do I find experiences tied to my academic interests?
  • What resources help with stress, anxiety, and mental health?
  • How can I manage my time between academic and co-curricular responsibilities?
  • Where can I find community and activities outside the classroom?

Transfer Students:

  • Is my course and major trajectory realistic and strategic?
  • How will the satisfactory progress policy impact me?
  • What are my options beyond just my major choice?
  • How should I plan for studying abroad or experiential learning?
  • What co-curricular involvement and career exploration options exist?

Departmental Advisers:

  • What scholarships exist within my department?
  • Are there special course offerings or specific professors you recommend?
  • How can I get involved in research within the department?
  • What leadership or mentorship opportunities are available?

Recommended Advisers & Resources

  • Danny Ayala Robles – Transfer student support (UW UAA)
  • Amanda Myhre – Holistic support for students facing various challenges
  • Carlos Williams – See Transfer Resources for more Academic Liaisons
  • Academic Success Coaches – Overcome academic challenges

Tutoring & Academic Help

Transfer Student Resources

Student Life (at UW Seattle)

  • RSO and Campus Involvement
    • Over 900 registered student organizations (RSOs)
    • Search at HuskyLink
  • EXPD (Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity) – Community engagement, research, scholarship opportunities
  • HUB: Husky Union Building
    • Student Activities Office, RSO Resource Center, HUB Games (bowling/pool/gaming), ASUW/GPSS
    • D Center (Disability Center) – HUB 327, safe space with sofa/blankets for rest (T-Th 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
    • Q Center (Queer Center) – HUB 315, safe space (9:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
  • Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC)
    • Location: 3931 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
    • Safe space for underrepresented and first-generation students of color
    • Study spaces on all floors (some quiet nap spaces)
    • Part of Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMAD)
  • Career & Internship Center
    • Location: Mary Gates Hall Room 134
    • Workshops, coaching, resume/cover letter help
  • Study Abroad – Programs from 10 days to 1 year, drop-in advising daily

Non-UW Educational Resources

  • TRIO Programs (at Community Colleges)
    • Phone: 206-934-5300 | TDY: 800-833-6388
    • Prepares students from disadvantaged backgrounds for post-secondary education
    • Supports low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities
  • Coursera (Online Resource)
    • Universal access to online courses from top universities

Additional Resources:

Please contact us with additional questions or if anything is unclear. We’re here to help!