UW Information Technology’s (UWIT’s) FY 2026 budget reflects the University of Washington’s priorities and highlights our role in advancing the Together We Thrive initiative. As a department, our goal is to be a competitive advantage for the University by delivering secure, reliable, and sustainable technology services that support teaching, learning, research, clinical care, and operations.
Aligned with the University-wide effort to strengthen long-term financial resilience, our budget emphasizes operational alignment and responsible resource stewardship.
The FY 2026 budget totals $163 million, including $8.2 million in Provost Reinvestment Funding (PRF) to modernize computing resources and advance high-priority, institution-wide initiatives such as:
- Enterprise AI innovation and access
- Digital accessibility
- Emergency wireless communications
- Enterprise security for data and communications
In FY 2026, UWIT will continue upgrading legacy systems and shifting to a transparent, sustainable financial model. We will also seek budget solutions that address the University’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure and support the shift to Incentive-Based Budgeting.
UWIT Planned Expenses by Service Category
| Planned Spend by Service Category | FY26 Budget |
|---|---|
| Administrative Systems | $47,270,237 |
| Administrative Systems | $3,790,886 |
| Data Analytics | $6,969,733 |
| Document Management | $1,577,569 |
| Financial Systems | $24,557,331 |
| HR Payroll Systems | $3,947,734 |
| Student Systems | $6,426,984 |
| Collaboration | $10,771,208 |
| Productivity Suite | $8,152,291 |
| Software Licenses | $2,618,917 |
| Enterprise Risk Management | $16,696,272 |
| Accessibility Resources | $4,581,342 |
| Emergency Preparedness | $2,534,486 |
| Information Security and Privacy | $9,580,443 |
| IT Infrastructure | $60,649,731 |
| Application Developer Platform | $1,106,824 |
| Computing and Storage | $18,549,359 |
| Data Centers | $3,084,743 |
| Data Networks | $19,057,034 |
| Identity and Access Management | $10,236,582 |
| Infrastructure Administration | $94,226 |
| Infrastructure Tools | $1,475,712 |
| Regional Networks | $4,010,522 |
| Telecommunications | $3,034,728 |
| IT Management | $19,807,841 |
| Customer Experience Management | $3,696,985 |
| Enterprise Architecture | $1,260,622 |
| UWIT Administration | $4,789,360 |
| UWIT Business and Finance | $4,193,248 |
| UWIT Communications | $948,784 |
| UWIT Facilities | $386,538 |
| UWIT Human Resources | $916,576 |
| UWIT Project Management | $1,516,294 |
| UWIT Service Management | $2,099,434 |
| Research | $3,615,768 |
| Research Computing | $3,615,768 |
| Teaching and Learning | $4,239,205 |
| Instructional Apps | $4,239,205 |
| Total Planned Expenses | $163,050,261 |
UWIT Funding by Source
| Funding Sources | FY26 Budget |
|---|---|
| Self-Sustaining Operations | $36,712,683 |
| State Appropriations, Tuition, and Indirect Cost Recovery | $68,567,461 |
| Technology Recharge Fee | $33,177,090 |
| Workday Sustainment | $21,550,590 |
| Carryover Funds | $3,042,438 |
| Total Funding | $163,050,261 |