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.
VIRTUAL TOUR
Experience 360° virtual tours of the UW campus.
VIDEO TOURS
View videos featuring campus highlights, housing and student perspectives.

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
#2 MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS IN AUTUMN

— Best College Reviews, 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!