University of Washington, Tacoma

University of Washington, Tacoma requires at least 180 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Washington, Tacoma accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Washington, Tacoma has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 54% of students who start college at University of Washington, Tacoma graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Washington, Tacoma may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At University of Washington, Tacoma?

University of Washington, Tacoma has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Washington, Tacoma directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Washington, Tacoma

When choosing a major, University of Washington, Tacoma students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Washington, Tacoma.University of Washington, Tacoma allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Washington, Tacoma false.University of Washington, Tacoma offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Washington, Tacoma

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Does University of Washington, Tacoma Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Washington, Tacoma offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Washington, Tacoma Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Washington, Tacoma true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Washington, Tacoma Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Washington, Tacoma true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Washington, Tacoma Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Washington, Tacoma true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Washington, Tacoma.

Does University of Washington, Tacoma Require Internships?

🟨 University of Washington, Tacoma does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Washington, Tacoma

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University of Washington, Tacoma Library

The main library on campus is the University of Washington Tacoma Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Washington, Tacoma

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Washington, Tacoma does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Washington, Tacoma have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Washington, Tacoma has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Washington, Tacoma include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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