University of UW Retired Faculty and Staff
Washington Privileges and Campus Resources
Published by the UW Retirement Center
Office of the Provost
Box 351277 / Seattle WA 98195-1277
(206) 543-8600
The UWRA
(UW Retirement Association)
The UWRA was organized in 1975, on the
heels of successfully lobbying by UW
employees to change state legislation,
Photo by Loyd Heath improving higher education retiree pension
plans.
The UWRA is a member-based, non-profit
Retirement Center organization of UW retirees, pre-retirees
Office of the Provost (employees), their spouses and domestic
partners. UWRA advocates for UW retiree
The Retirement Center acts as liaison for UW retirees privileges, access and campus involvement.
with the Office of the Provost, the Faculty Council on It fosters continuing retiree-University
Benefits and Retirement and other University offices, connections and encourages academic,
schools and departments. It offers information and
social and service involvement among
referral regarding UW retirement and general
retirement matters. The center monitors and supports retirees.
UW privileges for retirees that encourage their The UWRA funds UW endowments for
continued involvement with the UW community and one scholarships and graduate fellowships in
another. The center is a resource for information on aging-related fields. It offers developing
retirement transitions and choices.
programs on retirement transitions for
The Retirement Center shares office and contact infor- pre-retirees and retirees. It initiated and
mation with the UWRA. partnered in development of two
retirement communities, University House
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/retiremt/center in Wallingford and University House at
Issaquah, and continues to monitor
The Benefits & Work/Life Office programs at these communities.
This office provides assistance and information on re-
tirement plans, health insurance, death benefits, Medi-
UWRA office/Retirement Center office
care and Social Security. Annual benefits fairs offer up-
dates on retiree medical and dental coverage and con- 76 Gerberding Hall
nections to a wide range of UW services and activities. Box 351277
Seattle, WA 98195-1277
Benefits & Work/Life Office (206) 543-8600
3903 Brooklyn Ave NE/Box 355660 retiremt@u.washington.edu
Seattle, WA 98105-6694 Web:
(206) 543-2800 http://depts.washington.edu/retiremt/uwra
benefits@u.washington.edu
Web: www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits
UW PRIVILEGES AND RESOURCES
FOR RETIREES
UW Retiree “Husky” Card Email
The UW Retiree Card is the UW identification card The UW has recently extended full email access to
needed for UW retiree privileges. It replaces the UW fully retired UW faculty and staff. The same
employee card. employee restrictions regarding use of UW email
apply to retirees.
Benefits & Work/Life authorizes retiree cards as part
of the retirement process. After receiving mailed Continuation of UW email access after the first year
notification, retirees may obtain new retiree photo is based upon use of the email and a demonstration
ID cards at one of several Husky ID Centers. Bring of the retiree’s ongoing connection with the UW
your UW-issued ID number and alternate photo ID, community. How that is defined is being determined
such as a driver’s license. One card is available per by the UW.
household.
University Libraries
Surviving spouses and registered same-sex
domestic partners of retirees may continue Retirees and spouses or domestic partners may use
retiree privileges. Contact Benefits & Work/Life to the University Libraries. Each user must have a
request authorization of a card in the survivor’s UWNetID. See the Library Cashier about to activate
name. After confirming that the record has been your Retiree Card as a library card on an annual
changed and new ID number issued, the spouse or basis or to obtain a card as a spouse or partner. The
partner may get a new photo ID card a Husky ID Cashier is located on the ground floor of Suzzallo
Center. Library.
Replace lost or damaged retiree ID cards at a Husky Library Cashier
ID Center. Contact the center to confirm that the (206) 543-1174
record is updated before coming to campus. If it is Ground Floor, Suzzallo Library
not yet updated, contact the Benefits & Work/Life Hours: M-F 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Office. Cost: $10 Website: www.lib.washington.edu
Husky Card ID Centers Dial-A-Ride
UW Seattle: Ground floor, Odegaard Library
UW retirees with permanent or temporary
Phone: 206-543-7222
mobility-limiting disabilities may use this free
Hours: M-F 8–5
campus shuttle. Service operates by reservation,
Harborview: Photo ID/Parking Office, 8EH70 7:45 AM-7:25 PM Monday-Friday during academic
Phone: 206-598-4907 sessions, 7:45 AM-4:05 PM between quarters.
Hours: M-F 7:30-4:30
Reservations are required at least 20 minutes in
UWMC: Public Safety Office, NW014 advance, and are taken until 4:00 PM. Rides are
Phone 206-598-4907 scheduled on first-call, first-served basis. (Shuttle
Hours: M-F 7:30-4:30 reservations may be made on a quarterly basis for
UW Bothell: Campus Security Office, LB2-005 transportation between classes or to regularly sched-
Phone: 425-352-5359 uled meetings.) Vans operate on campus only and
Hours: M-F 8-2 and 3-9 have passenger seating and a wheelchair lift.
UW Tacoma: Registrar’s Office, GWP102 Dial-a-Ride
Phone: 253-692-4400 (206) 685-1511
Hours: MTF 8-5; W-Th 8-7 Web: www.uwshuttles.com
Problems? Contact UWRA or Benefits & WorkLife.
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UW PRIVILEGES AND RESOURCES
FOR RETIREES
Retiree Parking at UW Seattle Campus temporarily disabled retirees may request disability
parking near their destination.
Complimentary Seattle campus parking is available
to fully retired UW retirees, their spouses or same- South Campus
sex domestic partners (one permit per couple). Parking in the South Campus Garage (S1)is on a
Restrictions on parking location apply. See below. space-available basis. Not available to retirees on
football game days except by a special disability
This privilege is not transferable to others, including permit issued in advance. For disability parking at
other relatives. Surviving spouses or same-sex games call (206) 616-8710.
domestic partners retain parking privileges, but need
to obtain a new photo ID Husky card. Special Events, Football Game Days
Retirees may park in the Central Plaza Parking
Re-employed Retirees Garage for football games and other special events.
Retirees re-employed by UW pay for parking on a Present the Retiree Card as usual at the gatehouse.
prorated basis if re-employed 40% or less, and at
regular rates if re-employed over 40%, according to Parking Services:
HEPPS classification. Please call Parking Services (206) 685-1543
Permit Issuance Office at (206) 221-3701 for more Website:
information. www.washington.edu/commuterservices/parking/
fees_descriptions/retire.php
How to Get a Daily Parking Permit:
Obtain a daily parking permit by presenting your UW The University of Washington Club
Retiree ID card to a gatehouse Traffic Guide each Retired faculty and staff are eligible for membership
time you park on campus. The Retiree Card alone is at the University of Washington Club at reduced
not a parking permit. rates. The club is open Monday through Friday for
Where to Park: continental breakfast and lunch, and has bar,
The Traffic Guide assigns a parking area. A dining, lounge, meeting and reception facilities.
gatehouse-issued permit has a “U” designator. Based Check the website for daily luncheon specials.
on space availability retirees may park in most The University of Washington Club
areas, EXCEPT: (206) 543-0437
•Disability/wheelchair spaces or lots, including Website: http://depts.washington.edu/uwclub
Lot N22 (HUB), unless disability parking is
requested from the gatehouse Traffic Guide* ACCESS Program
Washington residents sixty years or older may attend
•Reserved parking spaces or areas as posted
two classes per quarter as auditing students on a
•Restricted “All Times on All Days” spaces/areas space-available basis, for a $5.00 registration fee
•Spaces marked University Vehicles Only plus a per-credit technology fee. Auditors do not
(includes Physical Plant Vehicles, Service participate in class discussions, class work or exams.
Vehicles, Trucks) Registration in graduate courses and some others
require instructor permission. Courses such as labs
•Triangle & Surgery Pavilion Garages and studios are not open to ACCESS students.
•Lots C14, C17 ACCESS students are eligible for student ID, library
•Parking meters (coin payment required) privileges and U-PASS purchase. See registration
details on the web.
*Disability Permits Web:
Wheelchair (WC) and Disability (D) Permit holders www.washington.edu/students/reg/access.html
may park in disability spots matching their permit.
Show non-UW disability permits with UW ID card at Downloadable brochure:
the gatehouse on arrival. Permanently and www.washington.edu/students/reg/access.pdf
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UW Arts and Activities for Retirees
UW Arts Programs Football/Basketball
UW Arts Ticket Office Retirees and surviving spouses or surviving same-sex
4001 University Way NE (40th & University Way) domestic partners retain faculty/staff rates for two
(206) 543-4880 non-transferable football tickets. Priority points con-
tinue to build for regular annual ticket purchases.
School of Drama Service points are frozen upon retirement. Retirees
Seniors (60+) ticket prices are valid for all School of retain faculty/staff rates for two non-transferable
Drama performances throughout the year. Tickets men's and/or women's basketball season tickets,
can be purchased in advance at the UW Arts Ticket excluding NCAA playoffs and special tournaments.
Office for $12 each. Husky Ticket Office
Info on all School of Drama events: (206) 543-2200 tickets@u.washington.edu
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama http://gohuskies.ocsn.com
UW Dance Program Golf Range and Waterfront Activities Center
Seniors (60+) are eligible for a special rate of $10 Retired faculty and staff may use the UW Golf
each to all UW Dance Program concerts through the Driving Range and the Waterfront Activities Center
UW Arts Ticket Office (for advance purchases) and at upon payment of regular faculty/staff rates and
the venue box office one hour prior to the start of presentation of a UW Retiree Card. Adults 60 and
the performance. over may use the Golf Range at a reduced price prior
to 2:00 PM daily.
Info on all UW Dance Program events:
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/uwdance Golf Range: (206) 543-8759
http://depts.washington.edu/ima/IMA_golf.php
School of Music
Seniors (60+) are eligible for discounts on some Waterfront Activities Center: (206) 543-9433
tickets and on “Notecard” season passes available at http://depts.washington.edu/ima/IMA_wac.php
the UW Arts Ticket Office.
University Book Store Customer Discount
Info on all School of Music events: Beginning July 1, 2007, new UW retirees who are
Web: www.music.washington.edu UWRA members are eligible for a 10% UBS discount
at point of sale. This discount replaces the prior
Henry Art Gallery annual rebate previously extended to UW retirees.
UW retirees may use their retiree "Husky" card for Your current UWRA membership status will be
one free admission per visit to the Henry Art Gallery. encoded on your University Book Store credit
Henry Art Gallery account and the discount will be calculated
15th Ave NE & NE 41st St (206) 543-2280 automatically. Present a current UWRA membership
Web: www.henryart.org card for discounts on cash purchases.
Electronics, computers and textbooks are excluded
Intramural Activities Building from discount, as are on-line purchases at this time.
UW retirees may use the facilities of the Intramural Discount may not be combined with other offers.
Activities Building (IMA) upon payment of the regular
faculty/staff use fees and presentation of a Retiree Computers & Software
Card. UBS offers academic pricing on some computer sys-
tems, software and peripherals to retired faculty
Retirees who purchase an annual or quarterly IMA and staff participating in research, teaching and
Membership Card may now also purchase an IMA public service on behalf of the University.
Membership for their spouse or registered same-sex
domestic partner. University District Store: (206) 634-3400
Technology Center: (206) 545-4382
IMA: (206) 543-4590 Toll Free: 1(800) 335-7323
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/ima
Web: www.ubookstore.com
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