Explore Arts & Sciences: UW's Admitted Student Day and More Opportunities

On-Campus Engagement Opportunities

April 1 - 30 | ArtSci Roundup
From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, experience the College of Arts & Sciences through an exciting lineup of in-person and online events.

April 4 | College of Arts & Sciences at Admitted Student Day

April 6, 12:00 - 3:00 pm  | UW World Language Fair, HUB - Lyceum

April 10, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Meet the College of Arts & Sciences and College Edge at the Office of Admissions' Admitted Husky Fridays

April 17, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Meet the College of Arts & Sciences and College Edge at the Office of Admissions' Admitted Husky Fridays

April 24, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Meet the College of Arts & Sciences and College Edge at the Office of Admissions' Admitted Husky Fridays

May 1, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Meet the College of Arts & Sciences and College Edge at the Office of Admissions' Admitted Husky Fridays

Saturday, April 4: Admitted Student Day

Welcome, New Huskies 2026! Connect with faculty and staff, explore majors and special programs, and celebrate your admission to the UW with the College of Arts & Sciences at UW Admitted Student Day (ASD) on Saturday, April 4!

Please note: ASD is now at capacity. What should I do?

1. Sign up for the ASD waitlist
2. Join us for an online information session
3. Attend other campus events in April

Are you looking for a particular department?

Find how you can meet up during Admitted Student Day by clicking on your department or program listed below:

• American Ethnic Studies*

• American Indian Studies

• Anthropology

• Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences (ACMS)

• Applied Mathematics*

• Art + Art History + Design*

• Asian Languages & Literature*

• Astronomy

• Biochemistry*

• Biology

• Cinema and Media Studies*

• Classics*

• College Edge*

• Communication

• Comparative History of Ideas

• Computational Finance & Risk Management*

• Chemistry*

• Dance*

• Data Science

• Digital Arts & Experimental Media (DXARTS)

• Drama

• Economics*

• English*

• French & Italian Studies*

• Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies

• Geography*

• German Studies*

• Global Literary Studies*

• History*

• Humanities Academic Services*

• Humanities First

• International Studies*

• Law, Societies & Justice*

• Linguistics*

• Mathematics

• Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures*

• Music*

• Neuroscience

• Philosophy*

• Physics

• Political Science*

• Psychology

• Scandinavian Studies*

• Slavic Languages & Literature*

• Sociology

• Spanish & Portuguese Studies*

• Speech & Hearing Sciences*

• Statistics*

• Textual and Digital Studies*

*Offering Online Information Session or Drop-in Hours. Learn more here.

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE  |  Saturday, April 4, 2026

New Huskies '26 Welcome

8:00 - 9:45 am.  |  Alaska Airlines Arena

Kick off your day at the New Huskies '24 Welcome event. Celebrate with other admitted students, hear from current Huskies and campus leaders and get a feel for the flow of the day.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - LEARN MORE HERE.

Arrive Early and Start Strong with College Edge - Info Session 

10:30 -11:15 am  |  Kane Hall

12:00 - 12:45 pm  |  Architecture Hall

Join us to learn about College Edge, an early-start academic program for incoming first-year and transfer students. College Edge is designed to help students move in early, get settled, and begin their academic journey with confidence through small, discussion-based courses offered before Autumn Quarter begins. 

Students earn full UW academic credit in a condensed 5-credit course designed specifically for students just beginning their UW experience. Courses emphasize discussion, collaboration, and close interaction with faculty, along with built-in support to help students adjust to college-level learning. College Edge is a great fit both for students who feel excited and ready, and for those who are still figuring things out. 

This year, College Edge will also include a light-touch introduction to artificial intelligence, supported by gesture, UW’s learning lab focused on learning, storytelling, and early career readiness. No prior AI experience is required. The focus is on thoughtful exploration and reflection, not technical skills. 

College Edge helps students: 

• Dive in academically by completing a condensed 5-credit course before Autumn Quarter 
• Build community with peers and faculty in a small, supportive setting before campus fully fills up 
• Move in early with housing flexibility, with the option to stay in early housing or transition into a permanent room for the regular academic year 
• Get oriented to key UW resources, programs, and opportunities that support long-term success 
• Prepare for the future through exclusive access to gesture programming focused on learning, storytelling, and early career readiness 

College Edge is designed to help students transition smoothly into Autumn Quarter with strong academic momentum, meaningful connections, and a clearer sense of belonging at UW. 

Explore the 2026 course offerings and learn how to secure your spot. 

Program registration opens April 1.

Open House: Natural Sciences Majors in Action

10:30 am - 12:30 pm  |  Life Sciences Building (LSB), First Floor

Natural Sciences Departments and Interdisciplinary Majors:

Applied Mathematics • Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences (ACMS) • Astronomy • Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Neuroscience • Physics • Psychology • Speech & Hearing Sciences • Statistics

Experience one of the UW’s flagship buildings, where cutting-edge research, discovery, and hands-on learning come together, and meet the Division of Natural Sciences faculty and staff who will shape your future in the College of Arts & Sciences. Experience hands-on demonstrations such as chemistry experiments, particle traps for quantum science, solar telescope observations, interactive neuroscience and hearing models, and mathematical visualizations that bring sound, data, and patterns to life. Catch a short planetarium show and explore spaces like the Greenhouse and teaching labs—places where you’ll learn, ask big questions, and have the opportunity to conduct research alongside dedicated faculty mentors and peers.

Physics Demonstration

10:30 am - 12:30 pm  |  Physics-Astronomy Auditorium

After meeting physics faculty and staff during the Natural Sciences Open House (10:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Life Sciences Building), stop by for some demonstrations led by current undergraduate physics students. 

 Astronomy Planetarium Shows 

11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm  |  Physics-Astronomy Auditorium  

Three short shows led by a current undergraduate student in astronomy, the Planetarium Show features data-driven astronomical images. Astronomy professors will be present to answer questions. If the show reaches capacity, wait for the next or meet Astronomy faculty and staff during the Natural Sciences Open House (10:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Life Sciences Building). 

Open to all who are curious about the Natural Sciences. 

Open House: Understanding and Changing the World through the Social Sciences 

11:30 - 1:30 pm  |  Savery Hall, First Floor: 

• Meet Department Representatives, First Floor Hall 
  American Ethnic Studies • American Indian Studies • Anthropology • Communication • Economics • Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Geography • History • International Studies • Law, Societies & Justice • Philosophy • Political Science • Sociology
• Research that Inspires: Student Innovations Across Social Sciences (Poster Session), Room 162

Each of the following sessions will run every 30 minutes at 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, and 1:00 PM:

• Courses That Transform the Way You See the World, Room 164

• Recent Alums Share their College to Career Stories, Room 166
• Getting Involved: Experiential Learning and Internship Opportunities, Room 168

Step inside one of the iconic buildings on the Liberal Arts Quadrangle to see where you will take classes and meet the faculty and staff in the Social Sciences Division who will support you as you build your academic path in the College of Arts & Sciences. At UW, Social Sciences students think hard about things that matter and work alongside faculty and peers to take on real-world challenges, to push for positive change, and to shape what comes next through collaboration, research, and hands-on learning.  

During the open house, talk with department representatives, including current students, and drop into short, informal sessions to hear about what it’s like to be part of the UW Social Sciences community. Get a taste for the many educational trajectories possible in the division, from cool courses to study abroad to research projects. Learn how students turn their majors into opportunities and professions—from internships and community‑based research to careers in government, public service, law, business, media, the non-profit sector, education, and more. 

Open to all who are curious about the Social Sciences and the College of Arts & Sciences.   

Open House: Your Creative Future at the UW, Meet the Arts Programs 

12:30 - 2:00 pm  |  Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Art Building

Schools & Departments in the Arts Division include: 

School of Art + Art History +Design • Department of Dance • School of Drama • Digital Arts & Experimental Media (DXARTS)  • School of Music | Centers & Museums: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture • Henry Art Gallery • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts 

Explore what it means to study the arts at a world-class public research university. Meet Arts Division faculty and staff who will support you as you develop your creative voice in the College of Arts & Sciences.   

At UW, students learn, perform, and create alongside accomplished, practicing artists—who are also their teachers — and take their work beyond campus into Seattle’s vibrant galleries and iconic music and performance spaces. During the open house, experience the arts firsthand through a performance by music students, conversations with faculty and staff, and Indira Allegra's exhibition "The Book of Zero" at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery (read the review by The Daily, the UW's student-led publication). Connect with departments, explore majors, and imagine the creative life you can build at UW. Free merch from the Arts Division and College while it lasts.  

Open to all who are curious about the Arts and the College of Arts & Sciences. 

Open House: Meet the Humanities: Languages, Study Abroad, Creative Writing & More 

12:30 - 2:00 pm  |  Denny Hall, Second Floor 

Departments & Programs in the Humanities Division include: 

Asian Languages & Literature • Cinema and Media Studies • Classics • Comparative History of Ideas • English • French & Italian Studies • German Studies • Global Literary Studies • Linguistics • Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures • Scandinavian Studies • Slavic Languages & Literature • Spanish & Portuguese Studies • Textual and Digital Studies 

In a world shaped by rapid change, the humanities help students make sense of complexity, build empathy, and develop enduring skills such as critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and clear communication – skills that support graduates across a wide range of professions. Within a research university, the Humanities offer a close‑knit, supportive environment where students learn in smaller settings and form meaningful connections with faculty and staff. 

Whether you’re continuing language study or exploring new ways to think, create, and connect across cultures and disciplines, this open house is an opportunity to imagine your future in the Humanities. Join us in one of UW’s most historic spaces to meet the people who will support you along the way, and explore opportunities in languages, study abroad, creative writing, film, literary studies, and more—experiences and knowledge that prepare students for adaptable, impactful paths after graduation. Free merch from the College of Arts & Sciences while it lasts. 

Open to all who are curious about the Humanities and the College of Arts & Sciences.  

Online Information Sessions

American Ethnic Studies, April 7, 2:00 pm / April 14, 2:00 pm

Applied Mathematics, April 8, 3:30 pm

Art + Art History + Design, April 16, 3:00 pm

Asian Languages & Literature, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Chemistry & Biochemistry, April 1, 3:30 pm

Cinema & Media Studies, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Classics, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

College of Arts & Sciences Virtual Tour, learn more about the programs, spaces, and opportunities available through the College of Arts & Sciences.

College Edge, April 13, 4 pm / May 7, 4 pm

Computational Finance & Risk Management (CFRM). April 8, 3:30 pm

Comparative History of Ideas, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Dance, April 9, 11:00 am

Economics, April 7, 4:30 pm / April 16, 3:00 pm

English, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

French & Italian Studies, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Geography, April 9, 2:30 pm

German Studies, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Global Literary Studies, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

History (RSVP), April 8, 2:00 pm

Humanities Academic Services, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment.

Jackson School of International Studies, April 8, 3:00 pm

Law, Societies & Justice, April 8, 4:00 pm

Linguistics, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Music. April 7, 12:00 pm / April 23, 12:00 pm

Philosophy, April 8, 4:30 pm

Political Science (registration required), April 9, 4:00 pm

Scandinavian Studies, April 7, 1:00 pm

Slavic Languages & Literature, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Sociology, April 8, 2:00 pm

Spanish & Portuguese Studies, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.

Speech & Hearing Sciences, April 20, 10:00 am

Statistics (Register), April 14, 3:30 pm

Textual and Digital Studies, visit during drop-in hours or schedule an appointment with Humanities Academic Services.