UW Seattle offers residence halls and apartments, but housing is not guaranteed for every student or every year. The 2026–27 Seattle undergraduate budget estimates $18,858 for nine months of housing and food for a student living on or off campus; the graduate/professional budget uses $23,199. Actual cost depends on residence type, meal plan, lease and campus. Bothell and Tacoma budgets differ.

Seattle’s U District has varied grocery, vegetarian, vegan, halal and international-food options, and UW dining publishes menus and dietary information. Students with allergies or religious dietary needs should use campus dining guidance and ask housing or dining staff about ingredient controls. Costs vary by meal plan and self-catering; do not treat a restaurant listing as a guaranteed campus provision.

UW operates campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma. Seattle combines a residential campus, the U District, libraries, museums, laboratories, health facilities and more than 1,000 student organisations; Bothell and Tacoma offer smaller campus communities with distinct local programmes. Students should confirm the campus attached to each degree.

UW provides campus safety, emergency reporting, health and wellbeing resources, and international-student support. Seattle’s urban setting means students should plan transport, housing and late-night travel carefully. Review current UW emergency contacts, neighbourhood guidance and insurance requirements before arrival. International students use UW International Student Services for immigration and arrival guidance, while academic units provide programme advising. Graduate funding, health insurance and assistantship terms vary by department. Use the official campus and programme contacts for registration, visa documents, accessibility, counselling and financial questions.

UW Seattle offers residence halls and apartments, but housing is not guaranteed for every student or every year. The 2026–27 Seattle undergraduate budget estimates $18,858 for nine months of housing and food for a student living on or off campus; the graduate/professional budget uses $23,199. Actual cost depends on residence type, meal plan, lease and campus. Bothell and Tacoma budgets differ.

Seattle’s U District has varied grocery, vegetarian, vegan, halal and international-food options, and UW dining publishes menus and dietary information. Students with allergies or religious dietary needs should use campus dining guidance and ask housing or dining staff about ingredient controls. Costs vary by meal plan and self-catering; do not treat a restaurant listing as a guaranteed campus provision.

UW operates campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma. Seattle combines a residential campus, the U District, libraries, museums, laboratories, health facilities and more than 1,000 student organisations; Bothell and Tacoma offer smaller campus communities with distinct local programmes. Students should confirm the campus attached to each degree.

UW provides campus safety, emergency reporting, health and wellbeing resources, and international-student support. Seattle’s urban setting means students should plan transport, housing and late-night travel carefully. Review current UW emergency contacts, neighbourhood guidance and insurance requirements before arrival. International students use UW International Student Services for immigration and arrival guidance, while academic units provide programme advising. Graduate funding, health insurance and assistantship terms vary by department. Use the official campus and programme contacts for registration, visa documents, accessibility, counselling and financial questions.