Upcoming Events: Learn About UWRP & VIP Changes

Upcoming Events: Learn About UWRP and VIP Changes

As UW prepares to transition the UW Retirement Plan (UWRP) and the Voluntary Investment Program (VIP) to TIAA in January 2026, you’ll have many opportunities to get your questions answered. Join virtual information sessions, drop-in office hours, or meet with TIAA representatives on campus to learn how the changes affect you and your retirement planning. Learn more about this change on the UWHR Benefits webpage.

Webinars

Learn What’s Changing in UWRP & VIP
This session will provide details on the upcoming changes to the retirement plans, including information on your new TIAA account(s), details on how money will transfer from Fidelity, what happens with future plan contributions and a detailed timeline. It will also help you learn more about the tools and resources available from TIAA to help you manage your retirement program participation, including what to expect from a 1:1 financial counseling session.

Monday, Oct. 6; Noon – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 8; 5 – 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 13; Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 20; Noon – 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25; 10 – 11 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 27; Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 3; Noon – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 5; 5 – 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 10; Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 17; Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 24; Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 1; Noon – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 3; 5 – 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8; Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 15; Noon – 1 p.m.

Virtual and On-Site Drop-In Information Desk

Get Quick Answers & Guidance on the UWRP & VIP Changes
Have just a few questions? Visit TIAA’s virtual or onsite information desks across UW campuses and medical centers so you can get your questions answered. Stop by to ask a TIAA financial consultant about the changes.

Virtual Drop-In Information Desk:

You can find TIAA financial consultants online on every Monday from October 6 through December 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. or Fridays, October 10 through December 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. You can register in advance or just drop in.

On-site Drop-In Information Desk:

SEATTLE:

Meet with TIAA at the Gateway Building (4320 Brooklyn Ave NE) on Tuesdays October 7 through December 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor landing. Walk up the visible staircase in the lobby.

You can also visit Room 337 of the Husky Union Building (HUB) on select Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m.:

Wednesday, Oct. 8
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Wednesday, Dec. 10

BOTHELL: Stop by Summit Hall, Room 110 on the Bothell campus once monthly on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 9
Thursday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Dec. 4

TACOMA: TIAA’s financial advisors will be visiting campus at the following dates and locations this fall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday Oct. 6 and Wednesday. Nov. 5 in Milgard Hall, lobby outside Room 110
Thursday, Oct. 30 and Dec. 9 in William Phillip Hall lobby

UWMC MONTLAKE: TIAA’s financial advisors will be in the main lobby outside the gift shop on select Wednesdays and Thursdays at varying shifts including 6 – 9 a.m., noon – 2 p.m., and 6 – 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19
Thursday, Nov. 20
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Thursday, Dec. 19

UWMC NORTHWEST: TIAA’s financial advisors will be in the lobby outside the cafeteria in the Center for Behavioral Health & Learning Building. Visit during the following shifts: 6 – 9 a.m., noon – 2 p.m., and 6 – 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Thursday, Nov. 20
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Thursday, Dec. 19

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER: TIAA’s financial advisors will be at the hospital during varying shifts. Visit with them in the main entrance near the volunteer and information desk from 6 to 9 a.m. or 6 to 9 p.m. and near the entrance to the main hospital cafeteria from noon to 2 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30
Friday, Nov. 14
Thursday, Nov. 13
Thursday, Dec. 11
Friday, Dec. 12

1:1 Appointments

Schedule a personal financial consultation on the UWRP & VIP
Meet online, by phone or in person with a TIAA financial consultant to discuss your specific financial goals and how to plan for them. This service is available as part of your retirement plans at no additional cost to you. Set up a meeting prior to the transition to TIAA to discuss how your new TIAA account(s) will work and receive personalized investment advice that you can put in place for contributions beginning in January 2026.

Schedule at tiaa.org/schedulenow or calling 800-732-8353, weekdays, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT.

Meet with TIAA at the UW Benefits Fairs

You can also visit with TIAA’s financial advisors at the UW Benefits Fairs and/or attend an in-person seminar on UWRP/VIP plan changes.

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER: Monday, Oct. 20; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Research & Training Building, first floor conference rooms

Learn What’s Changing in UWRP & VIP seminar: Noon – 1 p.m.; Research & Training Building Auditorium; register to attend.

SEATTLE CAMPUS: Tuesday, October 21; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Husky Union Building (HUB) ballroom

Learn What’s Changing in UWRP & VIP seminar: Noon – 1 p.m.; HUB 250; register to attend.

UWMC MONTLAKE & UW HEALTH SCIENCES: Wednesday, October 22; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Magnuson Health Sciences Building; 3rd floor lobby

Learn What’s Changing in UWRP & VIP seminar: 11 a.m. – Noon; Hogness Auditorium; register to attend.

UWMC NW: Thursday, Oct. 23; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; E-Wing Auditorium

Departmental Presentations

Host TIAA onsite or virtually at a departmental meeting
Bring the experts directly to your team. Departments can request a presentation from TIAA, offered onsite or virtually, to walk your group through the upcoming UWRP & VIP changes and answer questions in real time. If your department would like to host a session, please complete the request form and a representative will work with you to schedule a presentation that fits your team’s needs.

Questions?

Contact wholeu@uw.edu for questions about events in the schedule.

Contact UWSupport@tiaa.org for investment advice or guidance on how to navigate this change.

Contact benefits@uw.edu for inquiries about the decision or process to change vendors.