University of Washington

University of Washington requires a minimum of 180 to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Washington accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Washington has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 84% of students who start college at University of Washington graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Washington may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of Washington?

University of Washington has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Washington directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Washington

When choosing a major, University of Washington students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Washington.University of Washington allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Washington false.University of Washington offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Washington

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Does University of Washington Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with University of Washington directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Washington Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Washington true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Washington Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Washington true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Washington Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Washington, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Washington.

Does University of Washington Require Internships?

🟨 University of Washington does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Washington

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University of Washington Library

The main library on campus is the Odegaard Undergraduate Library and there are 12 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Washington

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Washington does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Washington have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Washington has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Washington include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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