University of Washington-Seattle Campus Top Questions

Professors are outstanding, and the curriculum is well rounded.

UW is known for its strong academic programs. Since it's such a large school, most introductory courses have several hundred people in them, which means you don't really interact with your teachers unless you go to their office hours (which they encourage). One of my favorite things about UW is the huge variety of courses that are offered. Last year I took a class on murder.

Yes, professors know my name. It would be feasible to get a letter of recommendation from some of them. I love all of my classes, but I'd say my favorite by far are my business core classes. Right now I'm taking Management of Organizations and I love that class. My professor is Dr. Rosemary Hall and she is SUCH a great professor! We always have class activities, games, debates, and movie days. I would be really sad if I missed a day of class because everyday its so fun. Students have intellectual conversations outside of class all the time, I find myself inspired everyday by things that I talk about with my colleagues (anything from class topics to philosophy and ideals). I am in the Business program with a concentration in Finance. I love my program, I feel like I'm learning important subjects that I will use throughout my career. My professors do a wonderful job at balancing our workloads over the course of the quarter so that we don't get too stressed out during finals or midterms (i.e. doing exams every 1/3 of the quarter).

Class participation is a substantial part of your grade so for those of you who are shy, shake it off. This is the real world and if you want to be heard you have to speak up! Once you do this the teahcer will definitely remember you by name and who knows they may be able to give you a recommendation.

Very competitive. Make sure you study hard and receive as many AP credits as you can. Running start is also another great idea. In college, if you are good at taking exams, you win.

The classes are HUGE soemtimes (biggest I've been in was 750 people), but the TA's are both numerous and great so it never feels overwhelming. Professors don't always know your name, but I've definitely been recognized in passing and greeted. But, the best part by far is that those awkward moments in high school when the teacher would ask "So what do you think about *blank*" and everyone would just sort of stare are gone. Most of the time professors don't have enough time to get around to everyone that has a question or comment in normal class periods.

As I said before the classes are big most of the time, but it does not bother me. The college of engineering is very competetive here which will help my future tremendously. The pre recs are pretty intense here but it is still shows I can work hard and I deserve my diploma.

The classes are too big for professors to know your name.

Depends on the department, it could be really hard or fairly easy. You just got to show up to lecture and turn in the homework to pass. You can find a group you like to work with on a group project. Some are slackers and won't do the work. They are useless. Leave them behind. My major is Computing and Software Systems at UW, Bothell. I also took a minor in Geography/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at UW, Seattle. I had a great time at UW, Seattle and made some really great friends. Geography is a social science and doesn't care about GIS and technology even though it is changing our lives and the way we do things every day. If you are a lady there are women groups that will help you like Women in Science and Engineering group.

Professors know my name, because the class sizes are pretty moderate (but keep in mind that I transferred from community college and avoided all the crowded 101 classes.) I like all my classes about the same amount. They're all pretty challenging. Class participation varies depending on the situation. Academic requirements are right where they should be, but people should be required to take art. Education at Washington is both geared toward getting a job and learning for its own sake.