About OUR

The mission of the University of Washington is to preserve, develop, and disseminate knowledge. Read more about the Office of the University Registrar’s (OUR) mission statement.

• The Office of the University Registrar (OUR), located on the second floor of Schmitz Hall, provides administrative services to students, faculty, and staff in support of this mission.
• To find the list of offices within Office of the University Registrar and their contact information, please visit Contact Information.

Registrar & Admissions Affiliations

• WaACRAO – The Washington Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Serving Washington’s Higher Education Community
• PACRAO – The Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers site includes constitution and bylaws, leadership position descriptions, executive board, conference information, and a searchable directory.
• AACRAO – American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
• Academe Today – A service of The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Registrars Throughout the Years

A strong connection to the University’s history is an important part of the Registrar’s duty. In the spirit of that duty, here is a list of those who’ve held the title of University of Washington Registrar:

• Helen B. Garrett (2016-Present)
• Virjean Edwards (2010–2015)
• Todd Mildon (2005–2010)
• Van Edward Johnson (1991–2004)
• Melanie Bell (1986–1991)
• W. W. Washburn (1970–1986)
• Patsy M. Christensen (1969–1970)
• John Gardner (1965–1969)
• Carl G. Young (1964–1965)
• Ethelyn Toner (1945–1963)
• Irvin Hoff (1941–1944)
• Dean Newhouse (1936–1941)
• Edward Bicknell Stevens (1925–1935)
• Edward Noble Stone (1910–1925)
• Herbert Thomas Condon (1903–1910)
• William John Meredith (1901–1903)
• Clark Davis (1897–1901)
• Edmond S. Meany (1894–1897)