Wrapping Up the Final Chapter for 2025!

Winter Break Services from HAS

• Dec. 6: Our Drop-in advising sessions will be on a hiatus from this date until the first day of Winter quarter, January 5th. 
• Dec. 22 - Jan. 2: Our office will be working remotely. You can make virtual appointments to meet with an advisor and email us at has-center@uw.edu if you have questions over the break.

Other Upcoming Key Dates

• Dec. 6-12: Finals week.
• Dec. 12: Last day to change to change grading options for the quarter; Last day to request Incomplete grades.
• Jan. 5: First Day of Winter Quarter. 
• Jan. 5: Registration Period 3 Starts. You can register for 20+ Credits. All course adds will require instructor approval.
• Jan. 16: Major Declaration Priority. Declare a major by this date to self-register for "majors-only" courses in Spring 2026 and beyond. 
• Jan. 23: Winter Graduation Application Deadline. Students graduating in Winter 2026 must meet with their major adviser to submit their graduation application by this date.

Events and Activities

Dec 4: Guided Relaxation to Prepare for Finals

Join the UW Counseling Center for a workshop to prepare for finals. Settle your nerves, find comfort, and become grounded to help you create a positive environment for success. Taking place over Zoom, students can participate from wherever they feel most comfortable. Learn more and register here.

Dec. 5: Park in the Dark at the UW Arboretum

Night time is special at the Arboretum – the people and cars are gone, and the nocturnal animals move about. Join for a night hike to explore our senses, search for crepuscular and nocturnal movements in the forest and learn about night-related animal adaptations. Learn more and register here.

Dec. 6: Print-Making Holiday Card Workshop

Explore the patterns and textures of plants through print-making processes. This class will invite you to use natural materials, like fallen leaves & conifer needles, to create one-of-a-kind holiday cards to give to your loved ones this holiday season. All class supplies are provided. Learn more and register here.

Career Corner: Showcasing Skills Gained from Academic Courses

Skills can be developed through more than just work and professional experience. They can be gained through the courses taken in your undergraduate degree.

Composition courses prepare students for various forms of writing they will encounter in the professional world by building analytical, and organizational skills, and teaching them how to communicate ideas effectively and confidently. Language courses help students navigate different communication styles. Culture courses develop global awareness, critical thinking, and prepare student to connect across cultures, which leads them to thrive in a diverse workplaces.

Reflection is an important piece when it comes to identifying skills. When identifying skills you have gained after completing a course, ask yourself:

• What did I learn that I can apply outside the classroom? What software or tools did I use? 
• Did my existing skills like decision-making, public speaking, or teamwork improve?
• Can I list these skills on my resume or reference classroom examples in an interview?
• What challenges did I overcome?

For more information on how to thoughtfully translate your skills and story to employers, check out Gesture’s podcast episode “What Do Employers Want For Me?”