This guide outlines the technology tools and services available to visitors during their time on campus.
Wireless internet access is available throughout all three UW campuses. Find detailed information on Wi-Fi access for visitors here.
Event-specific Wi-Fi: Some UW-based events arrange for Wi-Fi access for attendees. If visiting for an event, check to see if your event offers Wi-Fi access.
Visitors can access the UW Wi-Fi network through the following prioritized options, listed by wireless network SSID (Wi-Fi network name):
- Eduroam: If your home institution participates in eduroam, you can use your institution’s credentials to connect to UW’s secure, encrypted eduroam network. For assistance with connecting or using eduroam, please reach out to IT support at your home institution.
- Husky Guest: The Husky Guest network offers simple, secure access for visitors. Select the Husky Guest network on your device, and you’ll be automatically connected. This service is encrypted, operates exclusively on the 5GHz band, and is limited to web browsing with no session time limit.
- University of Washington: For visitors who need expanded access, UW faculty and staff can create a temporary personal UW NetID using the online registration tool (see Temporary UW NetIDs). Once the temporary NetID is created, visitors can log in by selecting “Continue to login” on the University of Washington wireless network splash page.
- This network is unsecure and unencrypted.
- It is recommended only as a last resort when other options do not meet a visitor’s needs.
- This SSID is scheduled for decommissioning in June 2027.
- UW Medicine Locations: Guests and visitors at UW Medicine locations should use the “Patients and Visitors” SSID for Wi-Fi access.