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Frost Bite

Students waiting in line at Frost Bite

HOURS

Refer to Academic Calendar

Academic Year
Monday–Sunday, 6–9 p.m.

Closed
Quarter Breaks, University Holidays and Summer

Special Changes
Posted on the Frost Bite Instagram and in Frost Bite.

CONTACT US

frostbite@uw.edu

Satisfy your sweet treat cravings without breaking the bank at Frost Bite! Located in Spratlen Hall next to the Learning Resource Center (LRC), Frost Bite is a student volunteer–run ice cream shop known for its low prices, large portion sizes and great sense of community. The space serves as a place for students to take a break to de-stress from school and make connections.

Menu*

Mini (1 scoop)

$1.50

Small (2 scoops)

$2.00

Large (4 scoops)

$3.50

"Are You Serious" (15 scoops)

$8.00

Toppings

$0.25 per serving

Soda
*only offered on Fridays for Float Fridays

$1.00

Sorbet Cup

$1.50

Ice Cream Sandwich

$1.50

*20 rotating ice cream flavors, usually 8 options available at a time

**Payment only accepted via Husky Card Account on Husky Card and not Dining Account. Check out Husky Card Online Card Office to learn more and login to view your accounts. Login to deposit into your Husky Card Account.

How it works

Frost Bite is run entirely by student volunteers! This allows our low-price, non-profit business model to serve the campus community. All funds go directly back into running the business and improving the space!

Frost Bite isn't a transactional ice cream shop—it's a place for students to come hang out with their peers, play games and find community (all while enjoying delicious ice cream).

Separate from UW Dining, Frost Bite is in the hands of students. Our volunteers consider themselves to be members of a club rather than employees.

Learn more about the benefits of joining the Frost Bite team below!

Meet the Team

Woman in blue shirt smiling

Hanna Lai

Program Coordinator
hplai@uw.edu

Join the team

Frost Bite is a fun, supportive place to gain valuable work experience. Volunteer responsibilities include opening, closing, scooping ice cream, serving customers and operating the register. In addition, volunteers are encouraged to share ideas for ways to make Frost Bite an even better experience for students. 

 What is Frost Bite?

  • Frost Bite is the one and only student-operated ice cream shop on campus! It is located in Spratlen Hall (formerly Madrona Hall) Learning Resource Center (LRC) and open daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • We sell ice cream at a very low cost and provide a space for UW students to gather, socialize and hang out.
  • Frost Bite is operated by Residential Life department in Housing and Food Services. Frost Bite is one of the five locations operated by the Perks & Recreation/Amenities Team on UW Seattle Campus.

 Why Volunteer?

  • By volunteering, you will learn the ins and outs of running and operating a small business.
  • This is a great opportunity to get involved and find community—you'll work alongside other volunteers to serve your fellow UW students!
  • Whether you’re interested in just scooping ice cream and meeting other students on campus, or helping run the operational side of the shop, there’s a place on the team for you!

 What Do Volunteers Do?

  • Volunteers’ responsibilities include opening, scooping ice cream, serving customers, operating the POS system (register), and closing.
  • Volunteers will work just a few hours each week to serve ice cream at the shop. Shifts will be 5:45 p.m.–9:15 p.m. (15-minute window before and after hours for opening and closing). Depending on the number of volunteers onboard, we will aim for a shift a week with rotating weeks off.
  • You will also have the opportunity to engage in leadership roles! You could be involved in operational tasks such as events planning, marketing, inventory and daily operations.
  • We are run entirely by students, so we know how to be flexible with student schedules. We'll work to create a consistent schedule that works for you.

 Why do students love volunteering with us?

  • You get free ice cream! Volunteers can help themselves to free ice cream after their volunteer shift and get 50% discounts off shift.
  • You will gain valuable work experience in a low-stakes environment.
  • You will get free swag—T-shirt, stickers and more!
  • You will be able to get your Food Handlers Permit for free.
  • You will be part of a tradition on campus!

To learn more and volunteer with us, please complete this form and we will follow up with you.

Frost Bite only recruits volunteers at certain times of the year. To stay updated on when we’ll be recruiting again, check Instagram at @uwfrostbite or contact the Frost Bite team at frostbite@uw.edu.

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