University of Washington Facts
What is the name of UW's live, furry mascot?
Dubs
This four-letter word is an abbreviation for the New Student & Transition Programs office
NSTP
A common abbreviated term for the University of Washington
U Dub
Western Hemlock, Rhododendron, Apple
State plants
He's a fake! The UW mascot Dubs, is actually not a husky but a ___?
Alaskan Malamute
How many campuses does the UW have?
3: UW Seattle, UW Tacoma, and UW Bothel
In 2025, UW moved away from the term freshman, replacing it with what term instead?
First-years
University Way Northeast is colloquially known as this three-letter word
The Ave
Rainier, Baker, St. Helens
In this loved children's movie, a Siberian husky delivers lifesaving medication to children in Alaska
Balto
What year was UW founded? Extra points for month/day
11/4/1861
What percentage of first-year students join a FIG?
50%
A phrase used when Mount Rainier is visible on a clear day
The Mountain is out!
Harry, Holly, Hendrix
UW husky athletic mascots
A condition commonly found in huskies that make one eye brown, and one blue
Heterochromia
How many Nobel Prizes are from UW researchers?
8
What dates does Dawg Daze take place in 2026?
September 23-October 2, 2026
This green gemstone is also a part of the affectionate nickname for Seattle
The "Emerald" City
Starbucks, Red Robin, Mod Pizza
Food & Drink brands started in Washington
The World War II Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943 was called Operation what?
Operation Husky
Dubs is the ___ mascot in Husky history
14th
When was the Commuter & Transfer Commons initially launched?
2006
This popular wedge-shaped and deep-fried potato is called something unique in the PNW
Jojos
Green, Yellow, Blue
Colors on the state of Washington flag
This movie filmed partly in Washington created an uptick for husky adoptions at local shelters
Twilight movies