Get ready for UWRP/VIP changes: Register and book your 1:1
Changes to the UWRP and VIP are coming in 2026
The University of Washington is moving forward with the changes to the UWRP and VIP retirement plans announced earlier this summer. The changes will be effective in January 2026 and will affect every participant in the plans.
Join us to learn more
We want you to be prepared and understand the retirement planning options available to you. To make the most of the transition, every UWRP and VIP participant should:
- Register for a webinar – Learn what’s changing and how it affects your UWRP/VIP accounts.
- Book a 1:1 consultation – Meet with a licensed TIAA financial consultant for personalized advice on your investments and retirement planning.
In partnership with The Whole U, you can also find TIAA at pop-up events and benefits fairs across UW’s campuses and medical centers. See the full schedule and register now for events happening between now and mid-December.
What’s next
The move to TIAA is designed to make retirement planning easier, more secure and more cost-effective for you. Learn more about TIAA’s digital enhancements. As part of the transition, TIAA and UW will send the following communications regarding the plan transition to your home address on file with Fidelity or TIAA:
- Week of October 20: TIAA account and plan information.
- Week of November 17: A transition package that contains all the details about the transition experience and a detailed timeline.
Please review all of these materials carefully-they will be important as you prepare for 2026.
What’s Fidelity’s role in the transition
Fidelity is partnering with UW and TIAA to ensure a smooth transition. Participants may continue to contact Fidelity through December 31, 2025 for retirement savings guidance and to access their UWRP and VIP accounts through the Fidelity platform. Please notify benefits@uw.edu if you have questions or receive conflicting guidance on what to expect from this transition.
Where to go with questions
If you have questions now, both UW and TIAA are ready to help:
- Benefits@uw.edu for questions about the process to change vendors.
- UWSupport@tiaa.org for education and guidance on how to navigate this change.
- Wholeu@uw.edu for questions about events in the schedule.
We are also continually updating our dedicated support webpage with information and FAQs to help guide you through the transition.