SENDING THINGS AHEAD?
You may wish to send some items, or order items sent, to FHL ahead of your arrival. Anything you send should be in your name to the address below.  If you are sending linens ahead, be sure to inform FHL Student Services so we can try to get them to your room for your first night here!

Your Name
UW Friday Harbor Labs
620 University Rd
Friday Harbor, WA  98250

Clothing

Think LAYERS and WATERPROOF.

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RECOMMENDED

  • Leggings/shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Rain pants
  • Socks (wool are excellent for warmth)
  • Sneakers/running shoes
  • PJs, underwear, etc
  • Baseball or brimmed hat
  • Warm hat
  • Warm gloves

REQUIRED

  • Sturdy pants to wear in the field (for muddy, rocky, and shipboard adventures)
  • Sweaters/sweatshirts
  • Jackets (at least one WATERPROOF jacket)
  • Sturdy closed toe shoes or boots, ideally waterproof
  • Rubber knee-high wading boots

Living Supplies

Your bed at FHL will come with a pillow and light blanket. 

REQUIRED

  • A set of sheets (top and bottom) – we will let you know what size.
  • Pillowcase
  • Bath towel and/or beach towel
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Flashlight and/or headlamp

RECOMMENDED

  • Reusable thermos or travel mug
  • Reusable lunch sack (for lunches in the field)

Study Supplies

You will receive specialized course materials information directly from your instructors, but this list will provide a starting point. Our stockroom sells writing utensils and notebooks, so you can wait to buy those here or pack your own.

REQUIRED

  • Laptop & charger
  • Textbooks, if required by course instructors

RECOMMENDED

  • If your phone and case are not waterproof, ziploc baggies for wet fieldwork
  • Notebooks, paper, binders, stickie notes, etc.
  • Pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc.

 

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