What is Academic Human Resources?
Academic HR at the University of Washington operates as a crucial hub connecting all three campuses, dedicated to facilitating collaboration and fostering excellence throughout the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion processes for faculty, librarians, and academic staff. More than just administrative support, our commitment lies in offering an expansive range of resources and expert guidance on university policies, ensuring every member of our academic community can thrive.
Our vision is to be esteemed as a premier provider of superior services and a trusted repository of expertise on academic personnel practices and institutional policies. We’re dedicated to empowering our academic community, ensuring their recognition, respect, and continued success within the university framework.
For Faculty
The Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF) at the UW is dedicated to supporting faculty. From onboarding and leadership development to promotion and tenure, and navigating policy, APF is here to help you succeed.
Academic Titles and Ranks
Explore the UW’s academic titles and ranks through our user-friendly breakdown. Titles and ranks are grouped together for clarity and convenience in your search for key resources.
Policies and Procedures
Access valuable resources detailing UW academic personnel policies, encompassing recruitment, compensation, voting guidelines, and sabbatical leave. Empower yourself with concise information and guidelines for impactful actions affecting UW academics.
Appointment Actions
Find comprehensive information on academic reviews, adding and updating appointments, merit and salary, promotion and tenure, reappointments, separations, and service periods by clicking on the Appointment Actions page. Access guidelines and resources to facilitate smooth processes and informed decisions. Explore now for a seamless experience.
Visas
Access resources for international scholars − faculty and other academic personnel from around the world hosted by the UW. International Scholars Operations (ISO) manages visa sponsorship, offers training, and supports visa requirements.
Forms and Templates
Explore our Forms and Templates page for essential resources. Discover forms for new hires, appointment changes, sabbatical leave, title changes, and salary adjustments. Plus, find letter templates for promotion, tenure, recruitment, hiring, and visa petitions.
Due Dates Calendar
Stay ahead with our Due Dates Calendar for faculty and academic personnel. Access essential dates for appointments, promotions, and more from the Office for Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF).
Updates and announcements
ISO Visa Request Fees Decreasing Effective 08/01
July 16, 2025
Effective August 1, 2025, the following visa-related fee changes will apply: Visa request fees for J-1s, H-1Bs, TNs, and E-3s will decrease to $519 (from $580) Amendment fees for J-1 documents (DS-2019s) will decrease to $99 (from $107) O-1 and EB-1B hourly visa case management fees…
Upcoming changes to Lux visa request forms
July 16, 2025
On Monday, July 28th, APF will update our visa request tool. No downtime is expected for this update. You may notice the following changes: Enhanced navigation menus Clearer prompts for prior immigration statuses A new question to capture upcoming international travel plans Reduced blank space on conditional approval PDFs Updated visa intake forms are now…
Department of State resumes F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa scheduling, with expanded social media screening
June 30, 2025
As of June 18, the Department of State has announced that it will resume appointment scheduling for student visas, including J-1 exchange visitor visas, and that these visa applicants will now undergo expanded social media screening. Please see the announcement for more details. It has also been reported that these changes will result in initial…