Document Retention
University General Records Retention Schedule
The UW General Records Retention Schedule is the primary source of retention requirements for the records created and received by the University of Washington. It provides the legal authority for the destruction of records. The UW General Schedule lists the records that are common to most University offices and departments.
For the most updated retention schedules visit the UW Records Management Services website directly. Below is a list of retention search recommendations for FPB most common records:
- Environmental Health & Safety/Facilities Services Records (UW-GS 2)
- Environmental Health & Safety/Facilities Services Records (UW-GS 2)
- Materials That May Be Disposed of Without A Specific Retention Period (UW-GS 4)
- Financial Records (UW-GS 6)
- Research and Grant/Contract Records (UW-GS 7)
- Personnel and Payroll Records (UW-GS 8)
- Student Records (UW-GS 9)
- General Office Administration Records (UW-GS 10)