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At the UW, discovery—of new knowledge, of self, of others—energizes your education. We choose process over product, strengthening independence and confidence. No limits.

We invite you to explore the opportunities of being a full member of this academic community, where everyone is both a teacher and a learner. The UW promises no cohesive experience for all incoming students; our resources are far too richly diverse for that. But if the chance to shape your UW appeals to you, this may be the right place for you.

Think of the UW as a well-stocked kitchen, piled high with local produce next to the world’s rarest spices, where innovations happen every day. Now, imagine this is where you cook and eat your daily meals.

500 freshmen got an Early Fall Start

"I loved the class, I loved the convenience, but definitely the best parts of the whole experience were the people I met." Will Ritthaler MORE »

Tools for Success

“I think the level of responsibility really helps a lot of us grow and excel.” Justin Clements, Sophomore, BusinessMORE »

Professor Profiles

Come meet some of our amazing faculty and see their passion for the connections among teaching, research, and creativity. MORE »

Academic News

  • After Nick Hanauer visited Christopher Parker's  Patriotism seminar as a guest speaker, student  Anna Ogi asked him to sign a copy of his book.  Photo by Jacob Lambert.
    Whose Patriotism is This, Anyway?More
  • Designing a Faster MousetrapMore
  • Zev Handel. Photo by Jacob Lambert.
    Word Sleuth for a Dictionary RevisionMore
  • Members of the team and other interested observers take a look at the University of Washington's 2012 Formula motorsports car at Kane Hall on campus on Thursday, April 19, 2012.
    48 Students + 15,000 Hours = 1 Formula Motorsports RacecarMore
  • Thirty students traveled to Black Rock, Nevada to launch rockets over spring break
    Student-Built Rockets Fly Faster, HigherMore
  • Marvin and handler Chris Zieminski wade through deep snow in search  of moose, caribou, and wolf scat in the Alberta Oil Sands.
    Conservation Goes to the DogsMore
  • Undergrad adviser Clay Schwenn awarded for excellence
    Undergrad Adviser Clay Schwenn Awarded Regionally, Nominated NationallyMore
  • Members of the team Green Innovative Safety Technologies (GIST), won first prize and $10,000 for developing a recycled alternative to concrete highway jersey barriers.
    Bigger, Bolder, Greener: The 2012 Environmental Innovation ChallengeMore
  • UW design student presenting transit ideas on a poster
    Design Students Present Ideas for Transit Service in BallardMore
  • UW professor and students help redesign international children's park
    Professor and Students Help Redesign International Children's ParkMore
  • EcoCAR 2 Competition
    Students to Design Alternative-Fuels Vehicle for EcoCAR 2 CompetitionMore
  • Follow Campaign 2012 Through Eyes of UW Faculty and Students More
  • "Hip-Hop" graffiti
    Hip-Hop Turns Tables in Seattle ClassroomsMore
  • Pharmacy Students Win First Place in National CompetitionMore
  • Scientists Discover Breakthrough in Arctic FresheningMore
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