About HFS
The University of Washington Department of Housing & Food Services (HFS) operates student housing, residence hall dining, retail dining, conference housing, catering services and a campus debit card program. The mission of HFS is Working Together to Enhance Student Life, and each area of the department contributes to this mission.
There are ten University of Washington (UW) residence halls, and 5,459 students make the halls their home away from home as they pursue their education. The residence halls offer a focused, dynamic living and learning environment for their diverse population. Another 370 single students live in campus apartments and 181 students live in family housing. In addition, HFS accepts applications, verifies eligibility and manages waiting lists for three privately operated student apartment communities.
HFS operates both retail and residential dining facilities on campus, and has revolutionized the campus dining experience. Husky Den, an eclectic food court in the Husky Union Building, was recognized as the leader in retail dining on a college or university campus by the National Association of College and University Food Services, which awarded it the 2003 Loyal E. Horton grand prize in the large school category. 8, the restaurant in McMahon Hall, has set a new standard for residential dining in food quality, menu selection and facility design. Eleven 01, located in Terry-Lander Hall, is the latest dining area to be completely revamped in both design and cuisine offerings.
Other campus services include Bay Laurel Catering, a full-service caterer dedicated to serving the needs of the campus; UW Conference Services, which conducts the summer conference program; and the Husky Card Account, a versatile debit card program available to all students, faculty and staff.
Mission Statement
HFS' mission is Working Together to Enhance Student Life.
Our Mission Defined
Working Together = A unified commitment to achieve a common goal placing cooperation, effectiveness and mutual respect ahead of individual interest.
To Enhance = To make greater in value, depth and comfort. To create an experience which meets, and often exceeds, student expectations.
Student Life = The physical, social and educational experience of University of Washington students. We strive to keep our services accessible and convenient to all.
In Support of this Mission, We Provide Services to the Entire Campus Community
Residence hall and apartment living for students
Food services with convenient hours and locations
Conference housing and catering services
We Value Responsiveness to Students
Privacy
Information you provide through this website to HFS will not be shared with any person or organization, and will be used only by HFS and only for the requested purpose. Credit card information will apply to the requested transaction only. You will receive no solicitation as a result of providing information. The UW is in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.
Note: HFS is committed to ensuring compliance with the UW Electronic Information Policy on Personally Identifiable Information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The UW is committed to providing equality of opportunity and an environment that fosters respect for all members of the UW community regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or military status. The UW is committed to full and positive compliance with applicable laws and their implementing regulations (University of Washington Handbook, Volume Four, Part I, Chapter 2).