Welcome to the Parents & Families Newsletter! During the academic year, you can expect to receive emails from us highlighting campus news and resources for Logger families. Have a suggestion for a topic we should cover? Let us know!

Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services (CHWS)

Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services, more often known by the acronym CHWS (pronounced "chaws') is an integrated medical and counseling clinic that specializes in holistic, wraparound care by providing primary medical care and counseling services to students on the University of Puget Sound campus. As a university health clinic, CHWS providers tailor their care to the unique developmental needs of university students including a focus on  preventative care, lifespan development, and acquisition of health literacy and advocacy skills. 

Services:

Charges will be billed to your student's account. CHWS does not bill insurance companies. Students can access itemized receipts through their CHWS Communication Portal to submit for potential reimbursement from their insurance as an out-of-pocket claim. You can learn more about costs and insurance on CHWS' webpage.

Students can schedule an appointment online through the CHWS Communication Portal in MyPugetSound, by calling 253.879.1555, or in-person at the clinic, located on the second floor of Wheelock Student Center.

The School of Music

Puget Sound's School of Music prepares students to be broad-minded, creative, arts-aware social leaders. Puget Sound attracts highly engaged student musicians and empower them to create the diverse musical offerings and effective educational programs of the future. From the classroom to the concert hall, the School of Music cultivates students’ self-expression, cultural competency, and critical engagement. Through a wide variety of public offerings and a vibrant Community Music program, the School of Music enriches the cultural life of both our campus and surrounding communities. All students are invited to audition for music ensembles or attend performances and be a part of the music program at Puget Sound.

Logger Day Challenge

Come together for Puget Sound and support the next generation of change-makers during Logger Day Challenge on Tuesday, March 3. Logger Day Challenge is a day of pride and philanthropy. It is an opportunity to come together to support each other, our community, and the university we love. You can help by making a gift and asking others to do the same, telling your family's Puget Sound story, or attending a regional event. Be sure to show your Logger spirit by wearing maroon and tagging @univpugetsound and use the hashtag #LoggerDayChallenge on social media to spread the word.

Last year, more than 1,300 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Puget Sound raised over $300,000 to benefit every aspect of the university and the student experience. With your support, we can reach even greater heights in 2026.

Grad Fair

Graduating seniors should mark their calendars for Grad Fair 2026 on Monday, Feb. 23, and Tuesday, Feb. 24. Students can drop by Rasmussen Rotunda between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick up ceremony tickets, take graduation portraits, receive a momento to celebrate this milestone, and discover how to stay connected as an alum.

Following Grad Fair, Commencement ceremony tickets will be available for students to pick up starting Monday, March 2, in the Logger Store on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Students will need to provide their student ID when picking up tickets.

Summer in the Sound

Summer Term at Puget Sound is a great way for students to get ahead or make up a class. With classes like Ceramics, Spanish, and Intro to Biology offered in-person, online, and in hybrid formats, there are options for every student. Plus, summer classes cost 30% less than tuition during the academic year and summer housing is just $785, though spots are limited. Registration for Summer Term opens April 3.

On-Campus Housing for 2026–27

The housing selection process for next academic year is underway. There are several housing options for continuing students to consider, including by homestead (keeping the same housing for rising juniors and seniors), by theme program, in a Greek house, by group process, or by self-service. See the Residence Life webpage for a full list of deadlines and more information about the process for selecting housing for next year.

The spring semester is an exciting time on campus. Students can find out about upcoming events on our website and through the Logger Lookout email newsletter every Thursday during the semester. Here are some dates to mark on your calendar:

Upcoming Events & Activities

See the full event calendar below:

Academic Calendar & Deadlines

Alumni & Parent Relations
1500 N. Warner St. #1078 | Jones 102
253.879.3245 | alumoffice@pugetsound.edu

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