Q. When can I register for my next quarter's classes?
A. You can access this information through the registration calendar. Priority registration is given to currently enrolled students. Period two is for new and returning students as well as for cross-campus enrollment.
Q. How can I find out what classes are being offered?
A. Go to the time schedule, which you can access through MyUW or through the following link.
Q. How can I find out when the a quarter begins and ends?
A. You can access this information through the Dates of Instruction Calendar.
Q: Can I take classes at the Seattle campus? How does registration work?
A: Yes, you can. Please read on for the cross-campus enrollment policy beginning winter 2009.
Cross campus enrollment procedures:
If you wish to enroll in classes at UW Seattle:
- If you came in as freshmen, you must complete 25 credits at UWB before cross-campus enrolling. Other matriculated students must complete 15 credits at UWB. Non-matriculated students are not eligible to register in cross-campus enrollment until the summer quarter.
- You must wait until Period 2 (the exception is Summer quarter, when students can register in Period 1).
Restrictions:
- Students will be allowed to register for up to 15 credits per academic year (Autumn-Summer)
- A maximum of 45 credits taken cross-campus may apply toward your UWB degree.
To register for classes, you will no longer need to go through your academic advisor, nor do you need to be registered in 10 credits at UWB. Instead,
- Wait until period 2 (except Summer quarter, when you can register in Period 1).
- If the course has prerequisites (you will need to check the UWS on-line course catalog to locate the course description), you will need to contact the respective UWS adviser of the department which houses that course and request an add code. Because not all courses have been coded to accept UWB courses as equivalent prerequisites (e.g. MATH 124 = B CUSP 124), you may need to indicate this to the departmental adviser.
- Register for your Seattle classes through MyUW.
- If you decide to withdraw from the cross-campus course, you may do so on MyUW, following the same add/drop dates (and annual drop policies) as a UW Bothell course.
- The course grade for the UW Seattle course will be computed into your cumulative UW GPA.
Q: How many classes am I required to take a quarter?
A: There is no minimum number of credits a student is required to enroll in at UWB. However, if you are receiving financial aid, the minimum number of credits to be considered a full-time student is 12 credits. Please see: http://www.uwb.edu/students/finaid/ or contact Danette Iyall, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Manager at UW Bothell (UW1 175; 425.352.5326; diyall@uwb.edu). Typically, though, a student will take approximately 15 credits a quarter, in order to complete his/her bachelor's degree in about four years.
Q: Which classes am I able to take at Cascadia Community College (CCC)? How will it appear on my UW transcript?
A: Under an agreement with CCC and UW Bothell, UWB students may take world languages (American Sign Language, Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish), intermediate algebra, drawing, and some sciences at CCC on a space available basis. For courses under this agreement, they will appear within the body of a student's UW coursework and will appear as UW Bothell credit (e.g. B JAPAN 111 = Cascadia's JAPAN 101). If you are interested in taking a course a CCC, please contact the academic adviser in CUSP Office. She will assist you with the registration.
Questions pertaining to freshmen:
Q: What is the Discovery Core (DC) Sequence?
A: It is a three-quarter sequence (DC1-10 Credits+ DC2-5 credits+ DC3-5 credits) designed for freshmen that will begin fulfilling their UW General Education requirements, engage them in a process of experiencing the richness of integrated learning across a variety of academic disciplines, orientate them to UWB's culture, integrate and improve their academic skills, and develop a sense of belonging to peers and to the university.
Q: Who is required to take the Discovery Core Sequence?
A: All "true" freshman who came in with less than 45 credits. A true freshman has not earned college credit beyond the summer after high school.
Q: Do I have to take a math class?
A: Not necessarily. If you are pursuing a major like Business Administration, Computing and Software Systems, or a science major, then you will likely be required to take a math class as part of meeting the prerequisites for these majors. However, if you pursue an Interdisciplinary Arts and Science major, math is one of many options you can take to fulfill the Quantitative Symbolic Reasoning (QSR) requirement. Check with your advisor to determine whether or not taking a math class is right for you.
Q: I want to take a math class, but how do I know which one to take?
A: A Math Assessment was included as part of your Welcome Packet (If you need another copy, you may pick one up from the CUSP Office in UW2 030). Please complete that Math Assessment return it to the Quantitative Skills Center in UW2 134. You will be contacted by email with your math assessment results: B CUSP 123, Functions, Models, and Quantitative Reasoning, or B CUSP 124, Calculus, or Not Ready. If you were not given your score, please contact the CUSP academic advisor at: 425.352.3620 for assistance.
Q: I really want to do better this quarter. What can I do?
A: Make time to study. Plan out at least 2 hours of study time for every hour you are in class. That's 30 hours of study time a week for a 15-credit load. If you are having difficulty in class, make sure you are communicating with your professor. Don't wait until the end of the quarter. Faculty usually have office hours so take advantage of them. If you need additional support with your writing; the Writing Center can help you. The Quantitative Skills Center can help you with general math questions, graphs, statistics, economics, business mathematics, mathematical induction and any other related subject. If you are having personal issues that are distracting you from your studies and need someone to talk to, consider making an appointment with Counseling. If you have physical or learning disabilities and need some additional assistance, contact our Disability Support Services. Listed below are links to the above referenced services. Please take advantage of them. We want you to be successful so we are here to help.
Q: I took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam. How do I know if my score was high enough to receive college credit?
A: Contact the College Board (http://www.collegeboard.com/splash/) and request that scores be sent to the UW Bothell Office of Admissions (indicated below). When you are admitted to UW Bothell, you may be eligible for UWB credit; if so, information about courses and credit awards will be accessible to you via MyUW on your unofficial UWB transcript. To ensure that your AP scores match up with your UW Bothell academic record, be sure to identify your name and Social Security Number with the College Board in the exact same way you identified yourself on your UWB application. Official AP Score Reports should be sent to: University of Washington Bothell Office of Admissions, 18115 Campus Way NE, Box 358500, Bothell, WA 98011
Please see the AP Score Translation Table; for information about International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Policies, click here.
Q: I took some Running Start classes from a community college. How do I transfer those credits to UW Bothell?
A: Contact the community college that you attended and request that an official transcript be sent to: University of Washington Bothell Office of Admissions, 18115 Campus Way NE, Box 358500, Bothell, WA 98011 Remember, in signing your UWB admission application, you are required to submit transcripts for all college credit attempted. Please see the UW Course Equivalency Guide to check if your community college credits are transferable to UWB.
Questions about majors and minors:
Q: I'm still trying to figure out what I want to major in - any suggestions?
A: Yes! There are a variety of ways to explore a major. First, it's important to keep in mind that there isn't one pathway to a specific career. So as far as pursuing a major, one resource is our Career Services. They have a variety of tools to assist you in exploring majors. Other ways to explore include talking to folks who do what you are interested in - How did they get to where they are? Also, think about the classes that you are really interested in. Could you take this type of coursework to another level? Do an internship. Volunteer. Sometimes new experiences can open us up to new directions. Another way is to look at the various majors and their required classes. Do any draw your interests? Also, you are always welcome come by and bounce your thoughts off of me, though if you want some career guidance, I definitely encourage you to take advantage of Career Services and their many resources. You can go to their website at Career Services.
Q: I know what I want to major in. How do I know what classes I need to take?
A: Please make an appointment to meet with the CUSP advisor. The advisor can go over the prerequisites and general education requirements for your specific major area interest.
Q: What's the difference between a major and a minor?
A: A major is an in-depth study of one field and usually ranges from 65-90 credits at the University of Washington. Some majors at UWB include Business Administration, Applied Computing, Computing and Software Systems, and Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences. Students must have a major in order to earn his/her bachelor's degree. Cross-campus majors are not permitted.
Unlike a major, a student is not required to pursue a minor. In general, a minor ranges from 25-35 credits and at UWB include: Business Administration, Computer Software Systems, Education, Human Rights, Information Technology, and Policy Studies. For more information about the specific requirements in each of these minors, please see: http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/ba/minors.xhtml . Cross-campus minors are permitted and possible.
Difficulty in class, grading options:
Q: I'm lost and I'm having a real tough time with my classes. Where can I get help?
A: First, try requesting to meet with your instructor and/or your academic adviser. It's not unusual to feel overwhelmed and stressed when you are first starting college, so talking to someone who knows the University's resources and services could provide you with the assistance and support that could help. Professors often post their office hours and contact information on their course syllabi, so communication is usually fast and easy...just don't wait until the end of the quarter!! Check out the following websites for valuable information about students services at UWB:
Q. The class just isn't working out, what are my other options?
A. It's important to pay attention to add/drop deadlines. You can drop a class through the second week with no penalty on your transcript. When having difficulty in your class, it's important to first talk to your instructor. Is there hope of you redeeming your grade? Are you using every available resource to help you in the class such as the Quantitative Skills Center or the Writing Center? Look at your study/work/life balance. Are you devoting enough time to your classes?
- Should you change your class to the S/NS option? Can you still stay in the class and still do the work and learn from it? If so, you might want to consider this. The positive is the S/NS option will not impact your GPA. The positive is you can still stay in the class and do the work. If you get a 2.0 or above you will get credit for the class and it can count toward your general electives. The negative is if you get less than a 2.0, you won't get credit for it. However, If you get above a 2.0 the class cannot count toward prerequisite or program requirements. It can only be applied toward general electives. So if you need the class for a prerequisite, you'd have to take it again. You have until the seventh week to choose this option. You can do this on-line through My UW.
- Should you consider dropping the class and taking a "W" (withdraw)? If you are in a situation in which you think you can't make up enough ground to pass the course, this might be a good option. If you don't really need this class to meet a requirement, this might be an option. However, you are only allowed one "annual" drop a year (from AU-SU) and if you are getting financial aid, dropping a class may take you below full time status and impact your financial aid. Check with Danette Iyall in Financial Aid about this. If you choose this option, you will need to do this no later than the seventh week of the quarter. You can do this on-line through My UW.
Q. How do I drop classes or change my class from a grade to the S/NS grade option?
A. You can make these changes through MyUW. Once on the page, go down to "Registration" to make the changes in your course schedule. However, that it's important to pay attention to add/drop deadlines as well as be aware of potential consequences for dropping classes or changing to the S/NS option. Check the on-line Academic Calendar for important add/drop deadlines: http://www.uwb.edu/students/calendar/registration.xhtml#courses