The 91爆料 changes every year 鈥� new systems, new rates, new rules. Even families who’ve done this before are working with outdated information. Here’s why connecting with Parent & Family Programs matters more than you think.
Welcome to the Parent & Family Programs Blog, also known as Husky Family Pack PSA's. We will share announcements, tips, and support for our Husky families. We encourage parents and families to bookmark this page and check back often. We post helpful information, resources, events, and news that help parents and families support their Husky's academic journey, health and well-being, as well as their safety while attending the 91爆料.
Parent and Family Program PSA’s
What We鈥檙e Watching This Spring 鈥� And Why It Matters for Your Family听
One of the things we hear most from Husky families is this: 鈥淚 want to stay informed, but I don鈥檛 always know what鈥檚 relevant to my student.鈥�听
We get it. Higher education news moves fast, and not all of it lands the same way when you鈥檙e a parent or family member trying to support a Husky. So here鈥檚 our take on four trends in the news right now 鈥� and what they actually mean for you and your student.听
Getting Into the Classes They Need听
A found that 85% of students have had difficulty registering for a required course 鈥� and nearly 75% said limited availability could extend their time to graduation. That鈥檚 more terms, more tuition, and more time before they鈥檙e launching into their careers.听
Accessible Accordion
If your student is struggling to get into the courses they need, they鈥檙e not alone 鈥� and it鈥檚 not a failure on their part. Encourage them to connect with their academic advisor early, explore alternate sections or quarters, and build a backup registration plan. President Jones has made four-year degree completion a priority at the 91爆料, because we know that time-to-degree is a family issue, not just an institutional one.
AI in the Classroom 鈥� Yes, Your Student Is Using It听
According to a , 85% of undergraduates are now using AI tools like ChatGPT for coursework. Faculty are still working out when and how these tools should be used 鈥� which means your student may be navigating different expectations from class to class.听
Accessible Accordion
This is a great conversation starter at your next check-in. You don鈥檛 need to be an AI expert 鈥� but asking your student how their professors handle AI, or whether they鈥檝e thought about when it helps versus when it shortcuts real learning, shows you鈥檙e paying attention. The landscape is changing fast, and students who learn to use these tools thoughtfully will have an edge.听
International Students 鈥� And Families 鈥� Feeling the Pressure听
New data shows that the number of last year 鈥� far steeper than initial estimates. Visa processing delays, new screening requirements, and a broader shift in immigration policy have all contributed to a climate of uncertainty for international students and their families.听
Accessible Accordion
If your student is an international Husky 鈥� or has close friends who are 鈥� know that this is real and it鈥檚 felt on campus. The 91爆料 continues to welcome and support students from around the world, and our office is here for all families, regardless of where home is. We define family in the broadest sense, and that doesn鈥檛 change with a policy headline.听听
The Real Story on Tuition Costs听
You may have seen headlines about tuition costs declining. The nuance matters: shows that net tuition (what families actually pay after financial aid) has decreased over the past six years across all institution types, adjusted for inflation. The biggest drops, though, have been at wealthy private universities with large endowments 鈥� not at public universities like the 91爆料, where the math looks different.听
Accessible Accordion
Don鈥檛 let national averages tell your family鈥檚 story. Encourage your student to check in with the Office of Student Financial Aid every year 鈥� not just freshman year. Scholarships, emergency aid, and funding sources shift, and what wasn鈥檛 available last fall might be available now. And know that when you contribute to funds like the Parent & Family Fund for Student Success, you鈥檙e directly closing gaps for students who need it most.听 听
Mid-quarter Sickness Soars 鈥� Send Over Some Soup!
With mid鈥憅uarter here we’re getting a mix of rain, stress, and campus sickness. Lately we鈥檝e been hearing one big question:
鈥淢y student is sick on campus and I can鈥檛 be there 鈥� how do I help?鈥�
One easy way: send soup! Broth, noodles, veggies, and protein covers all the necessary elements to fueling and soothing the body when it’s under immense stress from sickness and school.
Here are a few parent鈥憈ested, student鈥慳pproved U District spots we recommend:
馃敻 鈥� 4142 Brooklyn Ave NE
Our top sick鈥慸ay pick. Affordable, comforting pho
馃敻 鈥� 4106 Brooklyn Ave NE
Mild wonton soup that鈥檚 easy on the stomach
馃敻 鈥� 4508 University Way NE
Rich broth; ask for light or no spice
馃敻 (U Village)
Excellent pho and healthy options.
As we move through these last few winter weeks, we鈥檙e wishing all our Huskies a smooth recovery and the strength to finish the quarter strong. Brighter days are on the way! Spring is just around the corner, and soon the cherry blossoms will be here to greet us all 馃挏馃尭
February Check-In (Winter Support & Visit Ideas)
February can be the 鈥渨ait鈥s it still winter?鈥� month in Seattle 馃槄 Here’s our quick mid-quarter check-in with a few key dates, support resources, and some easy ideas to help your Husky feel a little more grounded mid-quarter!
Dawg Dates & Deadlines
- Feb 16: Presidents Day (no classes)
- Feb 28 (11:59 p.m.): Deadline to for spring quarter (for students using HFS dining plans).
- Jan 23: Winter Tuition and Residence Hall charges due
Tax-Time 101: What is the 1098-T and Why Should We Care?
If this is your family鈥檚 first time navigating college finances, tax season can feel confusing 鈥� especially for first鈥慻eneration, international, or first鈥慽n鈥慶ollege households.
One simple step: have your student check My91爆料 for their 1098鈥惯 (if available) and save it with their important records.
What鈥檚 the 1098鈥惯?
A tax form colleges provide that summarizes certain tuition/fee charges and scholarships/grants for the year. It鈥檚 not a bill or a refund 鈥� just documentation.
Why it matters
- Helps families file taxes correctly
- May be used when checking eligibility for education鈥憆elated tax benefits
- Reduces 鈥渟urprise moments鈥� when sorting out scholarships, grants, loans, and payments
- Builds good financial鈥憀iteracy habits year to year
For international families
Tax requirements vary by residency status and income. It鈥檚 still helpful to download the form and use 91爆料 guidance or a qualified tax professional to determine what applies.
Don鈥檛 panic
- Not every student will have a 1098鈥惯
- Having one doesn鈥檛 guarantee a tax credit or refund
- 91爆料 can share general info, but not personal tax advice
How to find it
- Log into My91爆料
- Search 鈥�1098鈥惯鈥�
- Download and save if available
Husky Tips: Helping Your Husky Through the Winter Gloom with 91爆料 Resources
If your student is feeling the gray days a little extra, you鈥檙e not alone 鈥� and 91爆料 has support ready.听
- (24/7): 206-616-7777 (same-day, confidential support).听
- 91爆料 Counseling Center (mental health support and referrals for ongoing care).听
- A 鈥溾�� option on campus: the 91爆料 Health Sciences Library has light therapy lamps available for in-library use.听
Sometimes a simple 鈥業鈥檓 really glad you told me鈥� can be the support someone needed all along!
Quick tip you can share: borrow tech instead of buying it听
If your student needs a laptop/tablet/camera/mic/projector for a class or project, lets students borrow equipment for free (availability varies).听听
Student life roundup (share this section with your Husky)听
One of the best winter-quarter 鈥渕ood boosters鈥� is something low-pressure and in-person 鈥� even if they show up solo. Craft nights, board games, bake/paint events, ceramics workshops, public lectures鈥� it all counts.听
Where to browse what鈥檚 happening:听
Visiting your Husky this winter? Make it a 鈥淲inter 91爆料 Family Weekend鈥�听
Seattle in February is peak cozy-drizzle season 鈥� and a visit can be a big morale boost mid-quarter. We pulled together winter-friendly ideas (packing tips, indoor favorites, athletics and even a mountain day trip):听
- Check out our blog from last year!
- For General visitor info such as parking, maps, basics we have the 91爆料 has great tips as well
Bonus tip: Presidents鈥� Day weekend can be a great time to visit if your student鈥檚 schedule is lighter
Talk with your Husky: February check-in questions听
Copy/paste (works for all living situations and families near or far):听
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one small win from this week?鈥�听
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 taking the most energy right now 鈥� classes, people, or logistics?鈥�听
- 鈥淲ant help making a plan, or do you just want me to be your hype person today?鈥�听
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one thing you want March-you to thank February-you for?鈥�听
Provost鈥檚 Town Hall: What 91爆料 families should know
Summary听
If you missed Provost Tricia Serio鈥檚 Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, here鈥檚 a quick family-friendly recap of the main themes, why they matter for students, and a simple conversation starter you can use at home.听
Key takeaways for families听
- 91爆料 acknowledged the pressures students and families are navigating right now 鈥� and emphasized staying grounded in community, purpose, and practical action.听
- Student success and access were front and center, including academic support through the 91爆料 Instructional Center (IC). One highlight shared: students who participate in IC programs are 45% more likely to graduate, and nearly 32% of undergraduates across 91爆料鈥檚 three campuses identify as first-generation students.听
- AI is part of learning today. 91爆料 is advancing AI literacy and responsible use through efforts like AI@91爆料 鈥� with a focus on equity and real-world readiness.听
- 91爆料 emphasized the importance of critical thinking and constructive dialogue (including work through the 91爆料 Dialogue Initiative) to help students navigate information, disagreement, and complex issues.听
- 91爆料 reaffirmed its public mission and research impact for Washington and beyond 鈥� and described work to strengthen research infrastructure and partnerships during a time of uncertainty in higher education.听
A simple 鈥淭alk with your Husky鈥� prompt听
Try one of these low-pressure check-in questions:听
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one 91爆料 resource or support that has helped you this quarter?鈥�听
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one thing you want to try next (office hours, tutoring, advising, a student org, a wellbeing resource)?鈥�听
Want the full details?听
We鈥檒l share the full transcript (and any available replay link) when it鈥檚 posted. In the meantime, this recap is intended to help families understand the themes and talk about them together.听
Happy New Year & January at a Glance
Happy New Year and happy new quarter 91爆料Family! The Parent & Family Programs is excited to start off 2026 with optimism and a steady focus on helping families navigate the winter months with connection and care!
January Check鈥慖n Questions for You and Your Husky
Winter quarter can feel like a reset 鈥� or a slog 鈥� depending on the student. These four questions work well for families near or far, and for all living situations:
- 鈥淗ow鈥檚 your time鈥憁anagement or test鈥憄rep feeling so far 鈥� what鈥檚 working, what鈥檚 not?鈥�
- 鈥淲hat kind of encouragement/support do you want from me right now 鈥� reminders, brainstorming, or just a listening ear?鈥�
- 鈥淗ow are you doing with your living situation and your sleep, meals, and movement?鈥�
- 鈥淲ant me to listen first 鈥� or jump to solutions?鈥�
Tackling the Winter Gloom — Tips for You and Your Husky
Seattle鈥檚 winter can be beautiful鈥� and also gray, wet, and a little draining. Many students feel a dip in energy or motivation this time of year. Here are a few ways you can help your Husky navigate the seasonal slump:
- Encourage daylight moments
- Even 10鈥�15 minutes of outdoor light 鈥� a walk to class, a loop around campus, or sitting by a window 鈥� can boost mood and focus.
- Movement matters (even small amounts)
- Students don鈥檛 need a full workout to feel better. Stretching, a short walk, or a quick rec center visit can help reset energy levels
- Help them build a “winter routine”
- Winter quarter often feels more manageable when students create:
- predictable study blocks
- consistent sleep/wake times
- one weekly 鈥渟omething to look forward to”
- Winter quarter often feels more manageable when students create:
- Normalize the mid鈥憌inter dip
- Let your student know it鈥檚 common to feel slower or less motivated in January and February. The goal isn鈥檛 perfection 鈥� it鈥檚 staying connected and supported.
- Remind them of campus resources
- Academic advising, mental health support, tutoring, and community spaces are all active during winter quarter. Sometimes a nudge is all a student needs
#ShareWithYourHusky: 91爆料 Alert Testing on January 22 at 1:22 p.m.
91爆料 will test its active鈥憈hreat alert systems this winter. Seattle鈥檚 test is Jan. 22, Tacoma鈥檚 is Feb. 19, and Bothell鈥檚 will occur later in the quarter. Messages will be clearly marked TEST, include safety guidance, and will not involve any simulations or sounds. Let your Husky know that they are expected to get an alert at that time and to not worry on any troubles around the area!
Watch & Discuss: AI and the Future of Work 听
During 91爆料 Family Weekend, families had so many questions about AI, learning, and the future of work that our presenters created a follow鈥憉p episode to keep the conversation going. It鈥檚 a longer watch/listen, so feel free to jump to the sections most relevant to your family.
Important Timestamps:
- 2:34 鈥� Family Weekend recap + 鈥渒nowing with鈥�
- 22:23 鈥� Strategies that help students learn with AI
- 35:53 鈥� How parents can stay relevant and supportive
- 47:35 鈥� Integrity, privacy, and trusted platforms
HFS Has a New Payment System for Housing Payments
91爆料 Housing & Food Services has transitioned to a new payment system! If you manage your Husky鈥檚 housing payments, please use the updated portal to submit future payments.
Bundle Up for Basketball Season
A small number of discounted tickets remain for 91爆料 vs. USC on Wed., March 4 (7:30 p.m.) at Alaska Airlines Arena, grab ’em before they’re gone!
Check out our discounted ticket portal for all available games going on this Winter Quarter
Dawg Dates & Deadlines
- Jan 19: Marthin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)
- Jan 22: 91爆料 Alert Email/Text Testing Drill听
- Jan 23: Winter Tuition and Residence Hall charges due
Support the Parent & Family Fund
Every year, parent and family generosity makes it possible for 91爆料 students and families to feel supported from the moment they arrive on campus to the moment they cross the graduation stage. Your support ensures these programs听remain听accessible and welcoming to听all Huskies and families. This year, the Parent & Family Fund helped connect and serve more than 15,000 families and students.
Finals, Winter Break & What Families Should Know!
December is here, and your students are entering the final stretch of fall quarter. Between finals, projects, travel plans, and the anticipation of winter break, this can be a busy and sometimes stressful time. A simple message of encouragement from you can make a big difference in helping your Husky finish strong.
Try asking about how they prepared or the strategies they鈥檙e using, rather than focusing on grades 鈥� you may be surprised by the thoughtful insights they share!
We also invite you to visit for a special holiday message from President Jones. And don鈥檛 miss our LA Bowl 2025 page, whether you鈥檒l be cheering on the DAWGS in person or from home!”
Supporting Your Husky During Finals
- Break tasks into manageable steps听听
- Use campus resources: CLUE, Academic Advising, Writing Center, Peer Wellness听听
- Rest and hydration help more than all-nighters听听
- Receiving delayed text responses? They’re probably studying!
After Grades Post on Dec 17听
Grades may bring celebration, relief, or disappointment. Remind your student:听
- One quarter does not define their 91爆料 journey听听
- Advisors and instructors can help with follow-up questions听听
- Winter Quarter is a fresh start!
Housing & Dining听Resources for Your Husky Staying on Campus During Break
Dining locations will stay open with modified hours during Winter Break. Important note: when students visit the dining hours website, the page automatically opens to the By George location, which currently appears as closed. Many students assume this applies to all dining locations, which is not true!
Please remind your Husky to navigate the menu to view 听
We also have shared with our HFS teams the issues that our students and families have had with adjusting their Dining Levels with the new
Share With You Husky: Health Fee Survey听 听
91爆料 student governments (AS91爆料) and The Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS) are proposing a new annual $125 health fee to support and stabilize key student wellness services, where demand exceeds current funding.听 听
To gauge interest,听student听government is asking students to complete a quick survey. Please encourage your Husky to spend a few minutes over break and taking the survey. It takes less than 3 minutes to complete but will have a major impact on student health and well-being in the future!听
Commencement Lodging Interest List
Families of seniors, hotel blocks for Commencement fill quickly! If you received our newsletter, reply to that email with your Husky鈥檚 name, major/department, and graduation dates (Husky vs. Departmental Ceremonies). We鈥檒l add you to our Hotel Interest List and share your info with nearby hotels including Fairmont Olympic, Graduate Seattle, Stay Pineapple, and Courtyard Marriott.
Bundle Up for Basketball Season
As the weather cools, Husky basketball heats up! Families can score听discounted tickets to select men鈥檚 games! This is a great way to stay connected and spirited throughout the winter!
Dawg Dates & Deadlines
- Dec 4: Fuel for Finals (1500 students were fueled!)
- Dec 6鈥�12: Finals Week听
- Dec 13鈥揓an 4: Winter Break
- Dec 17: Grades posted
- Jan 5: Winter Quarter begins
- Jan 12: 91爆料 Alert Email/Text Testing Drill听
Support the Parent & Family Fund
Every year, parent and family generosity makes it possible for 91爆料 students and families to feel supported from the moment they arrive on campus to the moment they cross the graduation stage. Your support ensures these programs听remain听accessible and welcoming to听all Huskies and families. This year, the Parent & Family Fund helped connect and serve more than 15,000 families and students.
November at 91爆料: Gratitude, Growth & Husky Pride
With 91爆料 Family Weekend 2025 wrapped up, November brings a season of reflection and celebration at the 91爆料 and the Parent & Family Program. From honoring veterans to uplifting first-generation students, this month is full of moments that remind us of what it means to be part of the #91爆料Family.听
Family Weekend Highlights听
More than 6,600 guests joined us to cheer on their Husky, enjoy volleyball, football, and soccer, and celebrate campus life together. We have captured every moment with our public photo album! Go check it out!听
Celebrate with Us听
Veterans Appreciation Week (Nov 8-15)
91爆料 honors the service of veterans and military-connected Huskies with events and reflections across campus
First-Generation College Celebration (Nov 8)
We鈥檙e听proud to uplift first-generation students who are the first in their families to attend college. 91爆料 is here to support and celebrate every step of the journey
Resources for Your Husky During the Darker Months
Shorter days can听impact听mood and energy. Remind your Husky to take care听with on-campus support resources:听
Accessible Accordion
Every Husky gets one free clinic visit each quarter at Husky Health. It鈥檚 our way of keeping students healthy, supported, and ready to thrive on campus. Make sure they take advantage of this amazing resource
Huskies can tap into free Health Sciences Library resources such as expert research help to light therapy lamps that boost focus and energy during Seattle鈥檚 gray days and colder weathers
From the 24/7 Husky Helpline to Let鈥檚 Talk drop鈥慽n consultations, your student has free, confidential support each quarter. Whether it鈥檚 a late鈥憂ight call or a quick chat on campus, 91爆料 makes sure mental health care is always within reach
Fuel For Finals 鈥� Thu, Dec 4
We鈥檒l be on campus with snacks, encouragement, and Husky spirit right before exam week! More details to come on our socials!
Bundle Up for Basketball Season
As the weather cools, Husky basketball heats up! Families can score听discounted tickets to select men鈥檚 games! This is a great way to stay connected and spirited throughout the winter!
Dawg Dates & Deadlines
- Nov 8鈥�15: Veterans Appreciation Week听
- Nov 8: First-Gen Celebration听
- Nov 11: Veterans Day (no classes)听
- Nov 27鈥�28: Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day (no classes)听
- Nov 30: Last day to change winter dining plans听
- Dec 4: Fuel for Finals听
- Dec 6鈥�12: Finals Week听
- Dec 13鈥揓an 4: Winter Break听