A License for Learning

The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) offers a simple way to support University of Washington students while demonstrating your Husky pride on your vehicle of choice-a specialty UW license plate.

Launched on March 22, the newly designed license plate was created by UW students in the School of Art's graphic design program, under the direction of Professor Doug Wadden. The new design, with a prominent "W" logo in purple and gold, replaces the former UW specialty plate featuring the UW Husky logo.

"The project gave UW students a wonderful opportunity to contribute their creativity and design skills to a visible and important project, while interacting with members of the University staff, administration and campus community," Wadden says.

For each purchase or renewal of a UW license plate, $28 goes to the UW General Scholarship Fund and is a tax-deductible contribution in support of students at the University. Cost of new plates is $44.50 (plus standard annual licensing fees) and the annual renewal is $30 (plus standard licensing fees).

To order a new UW license plate, simply complete a specialty license plate application (available at any state vehicle licensing agent or online at www.uwlicenseplates.com) and return it to your nearest DOL office.

To receive UW gift credit for your tax-deductible contribution, mail a copy of your vehicle registration to UW Gift Processing, 4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Box 359505, Seattle, WA 98195.