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
organization of UW retirees, pre-retirees
Retirement Center (employees), their spouses and domestic
Office of the Provost partners. UWRA advocates for UW retiree
privileges, access and campus involvement.
The Retirement Center acts as liaison for UW retirees It fosters continuing retiree-University
with the Office of the Provost, the Faculty Council on connections and encourages academic,
Benefits and Retirement and University offices, schools
social and service involvement among
and departments. It is a resource for information on
eldercare, retirement living and long-term care, aging
retirees.
issues, health insurance advising, and moderate-income The UWRA funds UW endowments for
tax assistance. scholarships and graduate fellowships in
The Retirement Center shares office and contact aging-related fields. It offers developing
information with the UWRA. programs on retirement transitions for
pre-retirees and retirees. It initiated and
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/retiremt/center
partnered in development of two
retirement communities, University House
The Benefits & Work/Life Office in Wallingford and University House at
This office provides assistance and information on re-
tirement plans, health insurance, death benefits, Medi-
Issaquah, and continues to monitor
care and Social Security. Annual benefits fairs offer up- programs at these communities.
dates on retiree medical and dental coverage and con-
nections to a wide range of UW services and activities. UWRA office/Retirement Center office
76 Gerberding Hall
Benefits & Work/Life Office Box 351277
3903 Brooklyn Ave NE/Box 355660 Seattle, WA 98195-1277
Seattle, WA 98105-6694 (206) 543-8600
(206) 543-2800
retiremt@u.washington.edu
benefits@u.washington.edu Web:
Web: www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits http://depts.washington.edu/retiremt/uwra
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
This privilege is not transferable to others, including football game days except by a special disability
other relatives. Surviving spouses or same-sex permit issued in advance. For disability parking at
domestic partners retain parking privileges, but need games call (206) 616-8710.
to obtain a new photo ID Husky card.
Special Events, Football Game Days
Re-employed Retirees Retirees may park in the Central Plaza Parking
Retirees re-employed by UW pay for parking on a Garage for football games and other special events.
prorated basis if re-employed 40% or less, and at Present the Retiree Card as usual at the gatehouse.
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/
How to Get a Daily Parking Permit: fees_descriptions/retire.php
Obtain a daily parking permit by presenting your UW
Retiree ID card to a gatehouse Traffic Guide each
time you park on campus. The Retiree Card alone is The University of Washington Club
not a parking permit. Retired faculty and staff are eligible for membership
at the University of Washington Club at reduced
Where to Park: rates. The club is open Monday through Friday for
The Traffic Guide assigns a parking area. A continental breakfast and lunch, and has bar,
gatehouse-issued permit has a “U” designator. Based dining, lounge, meeting and reception facilities.
on space availability retirees may park in most Check the website for daily luncheon specials.
areas, EXCEPT:
The University of Washington Club
•Disability/wheelchair spaces or lots, including (206) 543-0437
Lot N22 (HUB), unless disability parking is Website: http://depts.washington.edu/uwclub
requested from the gatehouse Traffic Guide*
•Reserved parking spaces or areas as posted ACCESS Program
•Restricted “All Times on All Days” spaces/areas Washington residents sixty years or older may attend
two classes per quarter as auditing students on a
•Spaces marked University Vehicles Only space-available basis for a $5.00 registration fee.
(includes Physical Plant Vehicles, Service There is an additional Technology Fee per credit.
Vehicles, Trucks) Auditors do not participate in class discussions, class
•Triangle & Surgery Pavilion Garages work or exams and do not receive course credit.
Graduate courses and some others require
•Lots C14, C17
instructor’s permission. Some courses, such as labs
•Parking meters (coin payment required) and studios, are not open to ACCESS students.
ACCESS students are eligible for student ID, library
*Disability Permits privileges and U-PASS purchase.
Wheelchair (WC) and Disability (D) Permit holders
may park in disability spots matching their permit. See registration details on the web.
Show non-UW disability permits with UW ID card at Web:
the gatehouse on arrival. Permanently and www.washington.edu/students/reg/access.html
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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, UW retirees who are UWRA
Web: www.music.washington.edu members are eligible for a 10% UBS discount at point
of sale. This discount replaces the prior annual
Henry Art Gallery rebate previously extended to UW retirees. Your
UW retirees may use their retiree "Husky" card for current UWRA membership status will be encoded on
one free admission per visit to the Henry Art Gallery. your University Book Store credit account and the
Henry Art Gallery discount will be calculated automatically. Present a
15th Ave NE & NE 41st St (206) 543-2280 current UWRA membership card for discounts on
Web: www.henryart.org 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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