Visit the UW

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 a spectacular library that may remind you of a school for wizards.

Campus tours

Come see for yourself! Whether you want to visit in person or take a virtual tour, we have three ways to show you around.

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

    in-person tours
  • VIRTUAL TOUR
    Experience 360° virtual tours of the UW campus.

    Virtual tours
  • VIDEO TOURS
    View videos featuring campus highlights, housing and student perspectives.

    video tours
  • Drumheller Fountain, #1 Most Picturesque College Fountain in the U.S.
— LawnStarter, 2015

    Drumheller Fountain

    #1 Most Picturesque College Fountain in the U.S. — LawnStarter, 2015

  • "This campus should be on a postcard.", Prettiest College Campuses in America
— Architectural Digest, 2022

    "This campus should be on a postcard."

    Prettiest College Campuses in America — Architectural Digest, 2022

  • #2 MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS IN AUTUMN, — Best College Reviews, 2021

    #2 MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS IN AUTUMN

    — Best College Reviews, 2021

  • HUSKY STADIUM,

    HUSKY STADIUM

    The most scenic venue in college football Is also one of the largest and loudest.

  • 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.

    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.

  • CHERRY BLOSSOMS, The glorious Yoshino cherry trees on the Quad are so famous, they have their own live cam and social media accounts.

    CHERRY BLOSSOMS

    The glorious Yoshino cherry trees on the Quad are so famous, they have their own live cam and social media accounts.

  • RAINIER VISTA, The view of "the fountain and the mountain" from Rainier Vista is unmatched for its grandeur and beauty.

    RAINIER VISTA

    The view of "the fountain and the mountain" from Rainier Vista is unmatched for its grandeur and beauty.

  • PACCAR HALL, Housing the Foster School of Business, PACCAR Hall embodies the school’s focus on leadership development, strategic thinking and collaboration.

    PACCAR HALL

    Housing the Foster School of Business, PACCAR Hall embodies the school’s focus on leadership development, strategic thinking and collaboration.

  • Suzzallo Library, This Gothic-style library is an architectural marvel and a magical place for studying and quiet contemplation.

    Suzzallo Library

    This Gothic-style library is an architectural marvel and a magical place for studying and quiet contemplation.

  • RED SQUARE, Red Square (named for its reddish-brown bricks) is often alive with celebrations, fairs, information booths and social gatherings.

    RED SQUARE

    Red Square (named for its reddish-brown bricks) is often alive with celebrations, fairs, information booths and social gatherings.

  • THE QUAD, In the fall and spring, it's the perfect place to relax or play.

    THE QUAD

    In the fall and spring, it's the perfect place to relax or play.

  • WILLAM H. GATES HALL, Home to UW Law, with six stories of naturally lit space, art collections, the largest library in the Northwest and high-tech "smart" classrooms.

    WILLAM H. GATES HALL

    Home to UW Law, with six stories of naturally lit space, art collections, the largest library in the Northwest and high-tech "smart" classrooms.

  • MEMORIAL WAY, Lined with 58 London plane trees commemorating those who died in WWI, Memorial Way is a majestic entrance to campus.

    MEMORIAL WAY

    Lined with 58 London plane trees commemorating those who died in WWI, Memorial Way is a majestic entrance to campus.

  • WHERE IT'S ALL HAPPENING, From outdoor adventure to the cutting edge of new tech, the UW campus is a springboard for everything Seattle has to offer — and beyond.

    WHERE IT'S ALL HAPPENING

    From outdoor adventure to the cutting edge of new tech, the UW campus is a springboard for everything Seattle has to offer — and beyond.

  • THE HUB, The Husky Union Building is a bustling center of student activities, services, food and much more — including a bowling alley, esports lounge, and student-run bike shop!

    THE HUB

    The Husky Union Building is a bustling center of student activities, services, food and much more — including a bowling alley, esports lounge, and student-run bike shop!

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