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Gorgeous architecture. Ten thousand trees. Views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. The UW is a scenic oasis in an urban setting, where you can study under cherry blossoms, paddle a kayak after class, watch a waterfront football game or read all afternoon in the magical setting of our spectacular Suzzallo Library.

Campus tours

Nothing compares to being here in person. A campus visit lets you experience the energy of UW, explore the beautiful campus, and picture yourself as part of our community. If you can’t make it, we have virtual and video tours to give you the highlights.

In-person tour

tours

Sign up for a 75-minute student-led tour to see all the campus highlights.

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Virtual tour

virtual

Experience 360° virtual tours of the UW campus.

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Video tours

video tour

View videos featuring campus highlights, housing and student perspectives.

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The emerald city

# 1
Best U.S. City for Outdoor Activities
Niche, 2026

# 4
Best City to Live in the World
Forbes, 2025

events

Events

Looking for other ways to connect with the UW? Find out about upcoming events through the Office of Admissions.

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seattle waterfront

Seattle: More than just a pretty place

Live and learn in a city filled with creativity, natural beauty and career opportunities. Our campus in Seattle is just 4 miles (a quick light-rail ride) from downtown, so it’s easy to pursue internships and activities during the week — while a lush playground of lakes, forests and mountains invites you to explore and reset on weekends.

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RAINIER VISTA
DRUMHELLER FOUNTAIN: The center of one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Campuses in the U.S. (Travel + Leisure magazine, 2023)
"This campus should be on a postcard." — Prettiest College Campuses in America, Architectural Digest, 2022
PACCAR HALL
PACCAR HALL: Home of the Foster School of Business, embodying the UW’s focus on leadership development, strategic thinking and collaboration.
CHERRY BLOSSOMS
CHERRY BLOSSOMS: The glorious Yoshino cherry trees on the Quad are so famous, they have their own live cam and social media accounts.
DENNY HALL: Finished in 1895, the first building constructed on the present-day UW campus.
WƎⱢƎBʔALTXʷ – INTELLECTUAL HOUSE 
WƎⱢƎBʔALTXʷ – INTELLECTUAL HOUSE:  A longhouse-style learning and gathering space for American Indian and Alaska Native students, faculty and staff and the broader UW community.
Suzzallo Library
SUZZALLO LIBRARY: This Gothic-style library is a majestic place for studying and quiet contemplation.
HUSKY STADIUM
HUSKY STADIUM: The most scenic venue in college football — and one of the largest and loudest!

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