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Greek

College of Arts & Sciences

Classics concerns itself with the languages and cultures of the ancient Greeks and Romans, whose civilizations had a central role in shaping the basic conceptual categories of our present cultural, intellectual, professional and civic lives. Study of Ancient Greek and Latin and the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome fosters broad and deeply informed critical perspectives on the human experience and develops excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. The BA in Greek allows students to develop advanced expertise in the language, literature and culture of ancient Greece. Graduates of this degree pursue careers in a variety of fields such as law, education, nonprofit, health care and business.

Major category: Open

Minor available

Area(s) of interest: Arts, Humanities and Design

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Degree requirements

Applicant type

Applicant type

First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)

Read more about applying to the UW as a first-year student, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).

Greek is an open major. You may declare this major at any time after enrolling at the UW as long as you are in good academic standing. Visit the department website for more information

An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.

Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.

  • Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree
  • Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
  • Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
  • UW college and school graduation requirements

Department admission information

Please contact the department for details about the application process.

Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.

Courses RECOMMENDED for admission:

  • First & second year Latin and/or classical Greek
  • Classics in translation
  • Ancient history
  • Classical art
  • Classical archaeology
  • Ancient philosophy

Entering transfer information:

Total undergraduates: 1
Total from Washington community colleges: 0

Career outcomes

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