Welcome to Housing and Food Services (HFS)

at the University of Washington!

2008–09 School Year: Apply for Housing

The student housing application is available. Apply soon! Rooms are in demand. At this time, we expect to have enough space to assign rooms to new, incoming freshmen who apply by May 15.  

Learn about special interest communities here.

HFS Parent Pages

We hope to make you feel comfortable with your student's transition. Visit our HFS Parent Pages and familiarize yourself with our many resources. Plus, we may have answers to your questions on our HFS Parent FAQ page.

Thank You Residents, for Staying with Us

You Rock! We've planned events and prizes to celebrate a wonderful year with you. Take a look!

Ever Wonder Where Your Compostable Items Go?

See the May Issue of buzzworthy

Take a tour of the Cedar Grove facility, read about SEED and learn about student stewards.

HFS and Environmental Stewardship

Just in: UW HFS selected as State Recycler of the Year

Housing and Food Services is committed to environmental stewardship. See examples of our programs and read about the many ways you can participate.

You can also go to the Sustainability and HFS Slide Show, which illustrates what the Department is doing to incorporate environmental sustainability practices in our dining areas and residence halls.

Pay Bills

You, your parents or others may make payments online with Visa or MasterCard. You will be asked to enter your UW student ID number and last name. Click here to pay bills.

HFS Welcome Guide

Do you know what important dates you should be aware of, or where can you eat on campus? The answers to these and other questions are offered online.

In the News

Previous Issues of buzzworthy

Articles about Housing and Food Services

HFS Announcements

Student Employment

Don't miss out on Housing and Food Services positions for 2008; great locations, flexible schedules and a friendly work environment.

Go to the Student Employment page for more info.