Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Undergraduate Academic Affairs advances and deepens undergraduate education at the University of Washington. By connecting undergraduates to the breadth and depth of the UW’s opportunities, and by creating new ways to connect, we guide students toward participating in the life of our University so they are equipped and eager for their journey ahead.

From mentorship to MBA

Alumnus Izaiha Ellis, ’20, began his interdisciplinary journey at the UW with the Honors Program.

Navy to Neuroscience

Navy veteran and undergrad researcher Kristin Bennett works to uncover the mysteries of the brain.

Finding my way

Read about Nell Thompson's path leading them to be "ready to embrace the boundless possibilities ahead."

Husky Experience highlights

Bridging science and humanity

Daniel Chen’s journey from undergraduate research to groundbreaking work in immunology and cancer therapy showcases the power of service. His early experiences led him to a Marshall Scholarship and studies at Cambridge, where he tackles autoimmune diseases and cancer immunotherapy. We caught up with Chen to hear how his research at Cambridge is going.

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A group of University of Washington Honors and CELE students gathered on the grass in front of the U.S. Capitol Building, smiling and posing for a photo. The students are surrounding a large map, which they have signed, symbolizing their journey together. LeVera Brown is in the center, while Zoe Hesselroth stands furthest right in the back row.

Bridging histories in the American South

What if learning about the American South meant building bridges to both the past and the future? What if history became personal, revealing the stories of beloved communities shaped by struggle? This past summer, the University of Washington Honors Program, in partnership with the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center, offered an immersive “study away” experience that delivered on this vision of learning.

Dialogue, disagreement and democracy course highlights reel

In the leadership course, “2024: Dialogue, Disagreement and Democracy,” students learned tools to engage thoughtfully with contentious issues.
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15 Seconds at a Time: Honors Program

In this video, Honors Program Director Stephanie Smallwood takes on the challenge of explaining the Honors Program in less than 15 seconds at a time.

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Programs and initiatives

Land acknowledgement

The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations.