Retirement plans
UW Retirement Plan
Update: Starting May 28, 2020 your UWRP contributions will automatically increase to 10 percent when you reach age 50. If this isn’t right for you, contact Fidelity to reduce your contribution back to 7.5 percent.
PERS 2 retirement plan
Learn about Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (PERS 2), eligibility, how to enroll, calculate your retirement benefit, vesting, and other details
PERS 3 retirement plan
Learn about Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 3 (PERS 3), eligibility, how to enroll, calculate your retirement benefit, your contributions, vesting, and other details.
TRS 3 retirement plan
Learn about Teachers’ Retirement System Plan 3 (TRS 3), how to enroll, calculate your retirement benefit, vesting, investment options, and other details
LEOFF 2 retirement plan
Learn about the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ (LEOFF) 2 retirement plan, including eligibility, how to enroll, contributions, and other details
PSERS 2 Retirement Plan
Learn about the Public Safety Employee's Retirement System Plan 2 (PSERS 2) retirement plan, including eligibility, enrollment, contributions, and other details
Optional retirement plans
There are two optional retirement plans you can join: UW VIP and the state's deferred compensation program
UWRP and VIP compliance review and FAQ
Update: UW Internal Audit conducted a compliance review of participant contributions made to the UWRP and VIP for Plan Years 2017 through 2021. See answers to Frequently Asked Questions here.
Managing your annual contributions and IRS limits
Both the UW Retirement Plan (UWRP) and the Voluntary Investment Program (VIP) are 403(b) plans and your participation in both means you must consider your total contributions when calculating the IRS limits.
Consultations and seminars
Get financial advice by either attending a seminar or meeting with an investment professional
Nearing retirement
Continuing your insurance; Registering for retirement workshops; Making a plan for your retirement; Getting a retiree ID card; Cashing out sick leave; Reemployment
Plans closed to new members
Information for existing members of PERS 1, TRS 1, and the UW Supplemental Retirement Plan.
Fund review committee for UW retirement plans
The committee is delegated by the Provost to review UWRP and VIP investment performance and provide recommendations in the best interests of plan participants
Internal review and appeals procedure for UWRP, VIP and UWSRP
Learn about the internal review and appeal procedures for raising and resolving issues affecting your benefits under one of the UW retirement plans.