About HFS
The Department of Housing and Food Services (HFS) at the University of Washington 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 eight UW residence halls, and 5,300 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 153 single students live in campus apartments and 213 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 Residence 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 UW Catering, a full-service caterer dedicated to serving the needs of the campus; UW Conference Services, which conducts the summer conference program; and Husky Card Account, a versatile debit-card program available to all students, faculty and staff.
