Prehire background checks
Background checks: Overview
The offer of employment to UW positions designated as security/safety sensitive must be made contingent upon obtaining a satisfactory criminal conviction history background check.
Background checks: Process
Learn about the process for requesting a criminal conviction history background check.
Background checks: Criteria for running a student, volunteer or contractor background check
The University runs criminal conviction history background checks on all finalist candidates to student employment, volunteer, and contractor positions that meet the background check criteria listed on this page.
Background checks: Costs and billing
UW conducts a suite of criminal conviction background checks on the selected candidate for employment in a security/safety sensitive position. Charges for the criminal conviction background checks outside of Washington depend on the number of locations in which a person has resided.
Background checks: FAQ
Have questions after reading about background checks? See if your question has already been addressed in this FAQ page.
Education verification
Offers of employment for certain medical centers staff positions are contingent upon obtaining degree verification.
Reference checks
At least three references, including one from a current or supervisor, will help guide your final selection process.
Sexual misconduct disclosure policy
Sexual misconduct definition, reference checks: contacting employers, impact to the hiring process, hiring of student employees, and additional resources.
E-Verify
Use the E-Verify system to establish employment eligibility of newly hired and current employees who directly perform work on a federal contract that includes the E-Verify clause.