For Families

Supporting Your Student

The UW Parents & Families Program hosts a wealth of information to support your Husky. Browse their website and explore topics such as supporting your student in making friends, staying safe on campus, and ensuring they stay motivated. Topics are curated for First-Year families through soon to be graduates!

We have also created the RC Scholars First-Year Family Information Guide with information and links that you can use to orient yourself to UW Policies, safety concerns, and student opportunities.

We also recommend signing up for the UW Parent Insider which will keep you updated on UW happenings and tips to ensure the success of your student.

Handbook-2024.pdf

Parent/Caregiver First Year Handbook

Events

The RC Hosts several events throughout the year to support RC Scholar families. Find more information the fun and informative things we have planned below! Don't forget to check our weekly newsletter for updates.

Autumn

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Year Round

Coffee with the AD

Take some time to get to know the RC Scholars Associate Director, Brooke Martin-Gill and seek answers to questions about the RC Scholars program or the University.

When: The first Monday of every month beginning 10/6 from 1-2 PM. Zoom Meeting ID: 267 180 5852

Family Drop-In Advising Hours

Do you have general questions regarding academics at UW? Sit down with the RC Scholars Academic Advisor, Kaleolani Laymon and learn how you can best support your RC Scholar.

When: TBA

Policies

FERPA

The RC staff operates within the boundaries of UW’s FERPA policy. The Robinson Center will never discuss a student’s academic information with any party, including parents or guardians, without the student’s explicit consent for each point of contact. Students are considered consumers of their education, regardless of who pays for tuition, and no other party has rights to access student educational records. We do not accept blanket or annual consent to ensure the privacy of students. Consent, even if previously given, can be withdrawn at any time.

Points of Family Communication

RC Scholar Families have access to information regarding RC Scholar events and community building opportunities:

New RC Scholar families receive information pertaining to key dates and onboarding events including Advising and Orientation through the Key Dates calendar and specific event communications sent from either the RC Scholars program or First Year Programs.

Current RC Scholar families will receive a weekly RC Scholar newsletter, the same that RC Scholar students receive. They will also have access to the RC Scholars website which contains important information for students as well as family-specific resources and information. RC Scholar families will receive specific communications from the RC Scholar program regarding upcoming events and community-building opportunities for RC Scholar families.

For more information about RC Policies, feel free to email eepacad@uw.edu.

Getting in Touch with RC Scholars Staff

General Transition Concerns

RC Scholars Staff (Brooke and Joanne): eepacad@uw.edu

Academic Policies and University Procedures

Associate Director (Brooke): brookemg@uw.edu

Student Wellbeing Concerns

Academic Success and Wellness Counselor (Megan) and/or Associate Director (Brooke): brookemg@uw.edu

Immediate Safety Concerns

UW Police Department or Emergency Services: 911
Non-Emergency: 206-685-8973
Follow-up: Associate Director (Brooke): brookemg@uw.edu AND RC Scholars Staff (eepacad@uw.edu)

Media and Recordings

07/08/2026: First Year Family Connections

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