Admitted Student Day
Saturday, April 4
Join Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and students to explore programs and special opportunities available to students at the UW. This one-day event is hosted by the UW Office of Admission.
College of Arts & Sciences Admitted Student Day Schedule Overview
Open to all who are curious about the College of Arts & Sciences. Click the event title to see more details in the schedule.
8:00 - 9:45 am | New Huskies '26 Welcome, Alaska Airlines Arena
10:30 - 12:30 pm | Open House: Natural Sciences Majors in Action, Life Sciences Building
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
10:30 - 12:30 pm | Physics Demonstration
11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm | Astronomy Planetarium Shows, Physics-Astronomy Auditorium
10:30 -11:15 am (Kane Hall) / 12:00 - 12:45 pm (Architecture Hall) | Arrive Early and Start Strong with College Edge - College of Arts & Sciences Information Session
11:30 - 1:30 pm | Open House: Understanding and Changing the World through the Social Sciences, Savery Hall
Departments in the Social Sciences Division include:
American Ethnic Studies • American Indian Studies • Anthropology • Communication • Economics • Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Geography • History • International Studies • Law, Societies & Justice • Philosophy • Political Science • Sociology
12:30 - 2:00 pm | Open House: Your Creative Future at the UW, Meet the Arts Programs, 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
12:30 - 2:00 pm | Open House | Meet the Humanities: Languages, Study Abroad, Creative Writing & More, Denny Hall
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
New Huskies '26 Welcome
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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.
Open House: Natural Sciences Majors in Action
10:30 - 12:30 pm, Life Sciences Building (LSB)
Open to all who are curious about the Natural Sciences. 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.
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
physics Demonstration
10:30 - 12:30 pm, Physics-Astronomy Auditorium
After meeting physics faculty and staff during the Natural Sciences Majors in Action Open House (Life Sciences Building, 10:30 – 12:30 pm), stop by for some demonstrations led by current undergraduate physics students.
Astronomy Planetarium Shows
Three short shows at 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm, Physics-Astronomy Auditorium
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 Majors in Action Open House (Life Sciences Building, 10:30 – 12:30 pm).
Arrive Early and Start Strong with College Edge - College of Arts & Sciences Information 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 in the College of Arts & Sciences. 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: Understanding and Changing the World through the Social Sciences
11:30 - 1:30 pm, Savery Hall
Open to all who are curious about the Social Sciences and the College of Arts & Sciences.
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.
Departments in the Social Sciences Division include:
American Ethnic Studies • American Indian Studies • Anthropology • Communication • Economics • Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Geography • History • International Studies • Law, Societies & Justice • Philosophy • Political Science • Sociology
Open House: Your Creative Future at the UW, Meet the Arts Programs
12:30 - 2:00 pm, Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Art Building
Open to all who are curious about the Arts and the College of Arts & Sciences.
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 an exhibition, performance, and conversations. 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.
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
Open House | Meet the Humanities: Languages, Study Abroad, Creative Writing & More
12:30 - 2:00 pm, Denny Hall
Open to all who are curious about the Humanities and the College of Arts & Sciences.
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.
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
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On-Campus Engagement Opportunities
April 4 | College of Arts & Sciences at Admitted Student Day
April 6, noon - 3:00 pm | UW World Language Fair, HUB - Lyceum (details coming)
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Online Information Sessions
College Edge Information Sessions | February 23, 4:00 pm | March 6, 4:00 pm | April 13, 4 pm | May 7, 4 pm
College Edge — your opportunity to arrive early and start strong at UW. College Edge is a summer early-start program for incoming first-year and transfer students. Participants move to campus early and complete a 5-credit UW course before Autumn Quarter begins.
Learn how the program works, explore course options, understand registration and next steps and ask questions during a live Q&A. Prospective students, committed students, and family members are all welcome.
Applied Mathematics Information Session | TBD
Art + Art History + Design Information Session | April 16, 3:00 pm
Chemistry & Biochemistry Information Session | April 1, 3:30 pm
Meet with academic advisers and current undergraduates in the Chemistry department to learn about the department and major.
Geography Information Session | April 9, 2:30 pm
Economics Information Sessions | April 2, 3:00 pm | April 16, 3:00 pm
History Information Session | April 8, 2:00 pm
Humanities Academic Services | Schedule an appointment or visit during drop-in hours
Jackson School Information Session | April 8, 3:00 pm
Law, Societies & Justice Information Session | April 8, 4:00 pm
Music Information Sessions | March 12, 12:00 pm | April 7, 12:00 pm | April 23, 12:00 pm
Philosophy Information Session | April 8, 4:30 pm
Political Science Information Session (registration required) | April 9, 4:00 pm
Statistics Virtual Admitted Students Preview (Register) | April 29, 3:00 pm
Meet with faculty, academic advisor and current undergraduates in the Statistics department to learn about the major.