October 9 – 11, 2023

What will you discover at the University of Washington?

With more than 180 majors at the UW, many paths can lead from a single interest. The program that’s right for you might be one you haven’t considered (or even heard of) yet. Registration for this year’s Husky Preview opens soon. Watch this space for more information.

2022 schedule

Monday, October 10

4 - 4:30 p.m. - UW Recreation

UW Recreation serves students, faculty and staff through formal and informal recreation. The IMA includes access to gyms, assorted courts, an indoor track, a climbing center, cardio machines and weight rooms and a variety of studio spaces. Join us to learn more. Session link.

4 - 5 p.m. - Ask an admissions counselor

Questions about the admissions process? We’re here to help. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - Interested in health professions? SHPEP may be for you.

The Summer Health Professions Education Program is a summer enrichment program hosted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Public Health for first-year and sophomore college students from racially/ethnically underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in learning more about health professions. Session link.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - College of Arts and Sciences: Humanities Division

In the College of Arts & Sciences, Humanities majors include Asian Languages and Cultures, Classical Studies, Classics, Chinese, Cinema and Media Studies, Comparative History of Ideas, Comparative Literature, Danish, English, Finnish, Germanics, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Linguistics, Near Eastern Studies, Norwegian, Scandinavian Area Studies, Slavic Languages and Literatures (Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu), Spanish and Swedish. In this live session, learn more about how the Humanities Division can help you get where you want to go. Session link.

5:30 - 6 p.m. - Finding your community with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity

Building community for American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian students, the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) is here to support your success at the UW. Learn more about academic resources and tutoring, as well as how to find your home away from home. Session link.

5:30 - 6 p.m. - Does your major matter?

We know a lot of students apply to college with a specific major in mind, and often that choice of major comes with an expectation of career outcomes. In this session, we will unpack the relation of major to career here at the UW with the help of student experiences to answer your questions. Session link.

Tuesday, October 11

4 - 4:30 p.m. - Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering information session

Are you interested in Direct to Major admission to computer science or computer engineering at the UW? Join us to learn more about computing, academics at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Direct to Major admission process. Consistently ranked among the top computer science programs in the nation, the Allen School educates tomorrow’s innovators and engages in research that advances core and emerging areas of the field. Session link.

4 - 4:30 p.m. - Informatics at the UW

Informatics is the study, design and development of information technology for the good of people, organizations and society. As an informatics student at the UW, you’ll explore the intersection of technology and human values, gaining a deep understanding of information in society while creatively imagining more equitable and just information technology and systems. Join us to learn more about the program. Session link.

4 - 4:30 p.m. - Navigating Majors at the UW

Students at the UW take many different paths to their major. This session will outline the major system and give a broad overview of how students explore and declare their major. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - A day in the life of an Allen School student

What’s it really like to be a student in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering? Join current Allen School students to find out. Learn more about the UW campus, Allen School buildings and student communities. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - Interested in health professions? SHPEP may be for you.

The Summer Health Professions Education Program is a summer enrichment program hosted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Public Health for first-year and sophomore college students from racially/ethnically underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in learning more about health professions. Session link.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - College of Arts and Sciences: Natural Sciences Division

In the College of Arts & Sciences, Natural Science majors include Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences (ACMS), Applied Mathematics, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computational Finance and Risk Management, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Psychology, Speech and Hearing Sciences and Statistics. Learn more about how the Natural Sciences Division can help you get where you want to go. Session link.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - ROTC at the UW

The UW Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is dedicated to developing character and leadership in young men and women. ROTC offers unique scholarship and career opportunities focused on building leaders for our nation and helping students become leaders for life. Join us to learn more. Session link.

5:30 - 6 p.m. - Ask a student

Hear it straight from a Husky! In this session, you’ll hear directly from current UW students about how they found their major, their experiences with remote learning and more. Session link.

Wednesday, October 12

4 - 4:30 p.m. - College of the Environment information session

At the College of the Environment, you can explore the environment from the Earth’s core to outer space using high-tech approaches to solve sustainability issues. Learn more about the programs the College of the Environment has to offer and how you’ll be supported in your exploration. Session link.

4 - 4:30 p.m. - Foster School of Business information session

Learn more about the Foster School of Business and the different pathways to becoming a Foster Business student. Session link.

4 - 5 p.m. - Ask an admissions counselor

Questions about the admissions process? We’re here to help. Session link.

4 - 5 p.m. - College of Engineering information session

UW engineering prepares students to take on problems from the microscopic (genetic engineering) to the global (systems for a sustainable planet). Learn more about engineering majors and the freshman direct to college admission process. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - BSN School of Nursing information session

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the UW is a two-year professional program that prepares you for a career as a registered nurse. Learn more about the program and application process. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - Intro to the College of Built Environments

As an academic community with a strong professional orientation, the College of Built Environments is committed to the advancement of integrated planning, design, construction, development and investment through teaching, learning and research in the built environments. Seattle is the perfect playground for our work as it is a leader in environmental, social and health innovation. Join us to learn more. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - Interested in health professions? SHPEP may be for you.

The Summer Health Professions Education Program is a summer enrichment program hosted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Public Health for first-year and sophomore college students from racially/ethnically underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in learning more about health professions. Session link.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - College of Arts & Sciences: Arts Division

In the College of Arts & Sciences, Arts majors include Art, Art History, Dance, Design, Drama, Music, Ethnomusicology, Guitar, Jazz Studies, Music Composition, Music Education, Orchestral Instruments, Organ, Percussion Performance, Piano, Strings and Voice. Learn more about how the Arts Division can help you get where you want to go. Session link.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - ROTC at the UW

The UW Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is dedicated to developing character and leadership in young men and women. ROTC offers unique scholarship and career opportunities focused on building leaders for our nation and helping students become leaders for life. Join us to learn more. Session link.

5:30 - 6 p.m. - Informatics at the UW

Informatics is the study, design and development of information technology for the good of people, organizations and society. As an informatics student at the UW, you’ll explore the intersection of technology and human values, gaining a deep understanding of information in society while creatively imagining more equitable and just information technology and systems. Join us to learn more about the program. Session link.

Thursday, October 13

4 - 4:30 p.m. - ROTC at the UW

The UW Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is dedicated to developing character and leadership in young men and women. ROTC offers unique scholarship and career opportunities focused on building leaders for our nation and helping students become leaders for life. Join us to learn more. Session link.

4 - 4:30 p.m. - Intro to the College of Built Environments

As an academic community with a strong professional orientation, the College of Built Environments is committed to the advancement of integrated planning, design, construction, development and investment through teaching, learning and research in the built environments. Seattle is the perfect playground for our work as it is a leader in environmental, social and health innovation. Join us to learn more. Session link.

4 - 5 p.m. - Engineering Ambassador student panel

Wondering what it’s really like to be a student in the College of Engineering? Join these current students to find out. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - College of the Environment Marine Sciences information session

Explore the diversity of marine life in the field, lab and classroom. Focus your college education with our innovative academic programs. Focus your college education with our majors in Marine Biology, Oceanography and Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. Join our academic advisers and student ambassadors to learn more. Session link.

4:30 - 5 p.m. - Interested in health professions? SHPEP may be for you.

The Summer Health Professions Education Program is a summer enrichment program hosted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Public Health for first-year and sophomore college students from racially/ethnically underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in learning more about health professions. Session link.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - College of Arts & Sciences: Social Sciences Division

In the College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences majors include American Ethnic Studies; American Indian Studies; Anthropology; Asian Studies; Canadian Studies; Communication; Comparative Religion; Disability Studies; Economics;, European Studies;, Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies; Geography; History; History and Philosophy of Science; International Studies; Jewish Studies; Latin American and Caribbean Studies; Law, Societies and Justice; Philosophy; Political Science; and Sociology. Learn more about how the Social Sciences Division can help you get where you want to go. Session link.

5:30 - 6 p.m. - Student panel: Finding a major

With over 180 majors at the UW, many paths can lead from a single interest. The program that’s right for you might be one you haven’t considered (or even heard of) yet. Join current students to learn more about finding a major at the UW. Session link.