WELCOME TO THE UW!

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WELCOME TO THE UW!
The UWs Mission Statement The primary mission
of the University of Washington is the
preservation, advancement, and dissemination of
knowledge.
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Presentation Outline

• UW Basics
• Get to Know the UW Academics, First Year
  Programs, Housing, Student Life, etc.
• Admissions How To Apply
• Core Subject Requirements
• Selecting the Freshman Class
• Annual Student Budget

University of WashingtonOffice of
Admissionswww.freshman.washington.edu206.543.968
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University Facts

• The University of Washington was founded in 1861
  and is the oldest public university on the West
  Coast.
• The 693-acre campus is 5 miles north of downtown
  Seattle (a 10-minute bus ride away).
• Student Body
• Total enrollment 39,136
• Undergraduates 27,963 (71.5)
• Freshman 4,977
• Graduate Professional Students 11,173
  (28.5)
• Washington residents 81.2
• Out-of-state residents 18.8 (includes 41
  states, DC, Guam and 25 foreign countries)
• 3,360 instructional faculty.

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Academics at Washington

• Over 1,800 undergraduate courses offered each
  quarter.
• You have until your junior year to declare a
  major.
• Professors are very accessible through scheduled
  office hours and informal meetings.
• Average class size for all undergraduate classes
  is 35.
• First/second year classes 42
• Third/fourth year classes 28
• Maximum class size for English composition
  classes is 22 foreign language classes, 24.

148 undergraduate majors in 12 schools and
colleges Architecture Urban Plan. Arts
Sciences Business Administration
Dentistry Engineering Forest Resources
Information Medicine Nursing Ocean
Fishery Sciences Public Health Comm. Med.
Social Work
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First Year Programsand Beyond

• Summer Advising
• Early Fall Start
• Dawg Daze Welcome Week
• Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)
• Honors Program
• Freshman Seminars
• Discovery Seminars
• Career Center

Get out there and get involved! The UW has over
500 clubs and organizations, intramural
activities and NCAA Division I Sports, and
numerous on and off campus activities.
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Undergraduate Research

• Participating in research can provide you with
  opportunities to
• Contribute to meaningful scholarly pursuits
• Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking
  skills
• Work one-on-one with faculty
• Complement and extend your classroom learning
• Prepare for graduate-level study
• Clarify your career goals

Christine Palermo "I showed my data to Professor
Cangelosi, and we realized I had made a new
discovery.
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Stepping out

• International Programs and Exchanges
• The UW study abroad program is the largest on the
  West Coast!
• Over 350 programs in more than 60 countries
• Benefits learn a new language or perfect a
  current one, cultural immersion, academic
  enhancement, global understanding, and personal
  growthto name a few!
• Financial aid, scholarships, insurance, etc.
  remain in tact.

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Why live on campus?

• National research shows that, as opposed
• to those who commute, students who live
• on campus
• Are less likely to drop out of school and more
  likely to earn their baccalaureate degree in four
  years.
• Are more likely to achieve a higher GPA.
• Are more fully involved in academic, social and
  extracurricular activities.
• Are more likely to have a positive collegiate
  experience.

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Housing Options

• Residence Halls
• 6,662 students
• 7 on-campus residence halls
• Special Interest Houses First-Year Experience,
  Early Fall Start, FIGs, International, Outdoor,
  SAFE, and Honors
• Resident Advisors
• Academic, social, and leadership activities
• 3 full-menu dining facilities, 13 cafes/espresso
  bars, 3 convenience stores, 300 vending machines

• Greek System
• 16 sororities 27 fraternities
• Leadership, academic, and social activities
• In-house dining facilities
• Learn morecontact the Panhellenic Association
  and/or IFC

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Welcome to Seattle!

• What to do in downtown Seattle?
• Visit the infamous Pike Place Market.
• See the city from the top of the Space Needlea
  great view!
• Downtown shopping at Pacific Place, Westlake
  Center, Nordstroms, etc.
• Catch a show at the Paramount, 5th Ave. Theatre,
  or any of the other theatres downtown.

• Stepping out
• Hiking and snow sports in the Cascade Mountains.
• Kayaking on Lake Washington.
• Island hopping in the San Juans.

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How To Apply?

• Easily apply online!
• If applying online is not for you, no problem.
  You can also
• Download a PDF version and print out a paper
  application.
• Or request that a paper one be sent to you.

When is the application due? Priority Date
DECEMBER 1st Deadline JANUARY 15th
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Online Status Check

1. Apply (online or via paper).
2. Get mailed an user name and password.
3. Set up your MyUW account.
4. Check the status of your application online.
5. Keep your user name and password in a safe place.

• Notification of your admissions decision will be
  via postal mail and may occur anytime between
  December and mid-April.

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Core Subject Requirements

• 4 Years of English
• 3 Years of Math (through 2nd level of Algebra)
• 3 Years of Social Studies
• 2 Years of Foreign Language (through 2nd level)
• 2 Years of Science (one year with a lab)
• ½ Year of Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts
• ½ Year of Electives in Core Requirements

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Academic Performance

• GPA -- unweighted on a 4.0 scale.
• Test Scores -- SAT I and/or ACT I (highest
  combined score from a single test date scores
  must be sent directly from testing agency).

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More on the SAT I

• Class of 2005 submits the current ACT or SAT I.
• Class of 2006 (and future classes) submits the
  ACT Plus Writing or the new SAT I.

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Additional Factors

• High school curriculum.
• Challenging senior year curriculum.
• Enrollment in Honors, AP, IB, or college
  courses.
• Grade trends.
• List of awards, achievements, and activities.

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Remember we receive about 16,000 applications
every year, and chances are there will be a lot
of applicants with your same GPA and SAT/ACT
scores. Use the rest of your application to make
yourself stand out!
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Additional Factors The Personal Statement

• There is one required personal statement and two
  optional ones.
• 1. Describe an experience in your life that
  either demonstrates your character or helped to
  shape it.
• 2. Describe any personal hardships or
  barriers youve had to overcome and explain how
  they have affected your education.
• 3. In the context of your life experience,
  describe your understanding of cultural
  differences, how this awareness was acquired, and
  how it has affected you.

(Remember, when a college says optional, they
mean highly recommended!)
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Admissions Chart
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Annual Student Budget (2004-2005)
WA Residents Nonresidents Tuition and Fees 5,
286 17,916 Room and Board 7,017 7,017
Books 900 900 Personal Expenses 2,253 2
,253 Transportation 396 396 Total 15,852
28,482
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RememberThe FAFSA is available online January
1stapply by February 28th!
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Come Visit!

• Campus Tours Weekdays 1030 a.m. 230 p.m.
• Freshman Information Sessions Fridays 130
  p.m.
• Drop-In Class Schedule Weekdays all four
  quarters

www.freshman.washington.edu/visits
www.freshman.washington.edu206.543.9686
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