So, you’re a motivated student with strong grades, passion and great ambition. Excellent! Here you'll find a list of on-campus resources that can help you make the most of your UW Tacoma experience.
The Global Honors Program is the University of Washington Tacoma's interdisciplinary honors program, adding distinction to the bachelor's degree. It offers a global curriculum, a stimulating learning environment, and an active community of high-achieving students. Through rigorous core seminars, immersive study abroad opportunities, and extra-curricular events, honors scholars embark on enriching pathways to community leadership and global citizenship.
Our Career Development Office can assist you in planning for your successful professional growth beyond UW Tacoma.
For a list of student organizations on campus, visit the DawgDen (our student organizations directory).
If you’re curious about student government, check out the Associated Students of the University of Washington Tacoma (ASUWT for short).
Our Center for Service & Leadership provides resources for community engagement and offers leadership training for students.
The Office of Equity & Inclusion offers the hugely popular Student Success Mentoring Program (SSMP). Apply, and you’ll be paired with a terrific faculty or staff member on campus.
And remember to forge relationships with faculty on your own!
The Office of Student Fellowships & Awards is here to support engaged students like you in their applications to nationally competitive fellowships as well as some UW-wide opportunities. Not sure what a fellowship is? Find out on their website or better still, attend one of the upcoming info sessions.
Want to spend some time in a place outside the U.S.? Contact the Office of International Programs for a variety of study abroad opportunities.
Get experience tutoring at our Teaching and Learning Center. You can work either as a writing or math/quantitative skills tutor.
If you'd like to support a Tacoma area high school student with their college applications, take a look at the STEPS mentor program.