Student Programs
Connection, Support, Community
UW Libraries offers programs and resources that help students build resilience, reduce stress, and create meaningful connections. Learn, meet others and get involved with activities that support your success inside and outside the classroom.
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Get help from librarians by email, phone, 24/7 chat, or make an appointment with a subject expert
Student Guide
An overview of UW Libraries resources with all the tips and links you need, in one place.
Wellness
The Odegaard Wellness Guide highlights a variety of resources and technology to encourage student’s wellbeing. Students can visit the Odegaard Wellness Room and check out equipment and other materials designed for emotional regulation, sensory self-regulation, and time management. This guide also provides links to other related resources like the Life Skills and GoodReads collections.
Did You Know…?
Taking a brain break with leisure reading or games can reduce stress.
Student Connection
Book Clubs
Build community and explore social justice themes by reading and discussing diverse perspectives. Programs are led by UW Bothell and UW Tacoma Libraries, but participants from all campuses are welcome.
Events
Join student-centered activities like game nights, reading parties, karaoke, author events, pop-up events and more. We also host learning workshops and exhibits. Events change often — follow us on Instagram and check our events calendar.
Contests and Awards
IHeartLibraries Student Video Contest
Create a 1-minute video that shares why you love the Libraries. First place is $1,000.
Undergraduate Student Research Award
Win up to $1,000 for outstanding use of UW Libraries in your course project.
Student Employee Scholarship Program
Eligible UW Libraries’ student employees can apply for a $1,000 scholarship.
Graduate Student Support
Fellowships/Internships
- Joseph and Jill McKinstry Libraries Endowed Fellowship
for UW iSchool MLIS students - James Leland Dirks, Jr. Library Preservation Internship
- Internship in Rare Book and Library Materials Conservation
Graduate Student Research Institute (GSRI)
A free, 5-day online workshop introducing essential research skills for graduate students.
Teaching Support
Tools, resources, and consultations for graduate instructors.
Storytelling Fellows
Learn to communicate your research through multimedia and video storytelling.
3-Minute Thesis (3MT)
A competition celebrating research by master’s and doctoral students across UW’s three campuses.
Scholars’ Studio
| A fun, informal, interdisciplinary event features rapid-fire lightning talks by students doing Master’s and Doctoral level projects and research. Students have the opportunity to share their research across disciplines, make connections and build presentation skills. |
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