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.
UW undergrad named 2026 Rhodes Scholar
Congratulations to Shubhum Bansal, one of only 32 students nationwide to receive the award and the University’s 38th Rhodes Scholar.
Unlocking the brain with the fruit fly
Undergraduate Mary Bun studies multitasking in fruit flies to offer valuable insights into disorders like Parkinson’s disease.
Husky Experience highlights
The heart of Honors
In the Honors Program, where interdisciplinarity and inquiry define the student experience, Professor Jon C. Herron exemplifies the kind of teaching that changes how students see the world — and themselves.
What happens on campus doesn’t stay on campus
Fran Lo and Sophie Pierszalowski, UAA leaders in experiential learning, share their insight into why the UW undergraduate academic experience matters for everyone.
Undergrad questions the AI answer
Andrew Ye blends computer science, philosophy and design to create systems that do more than deliver answers — they invite reflection. His journey reflects the value of a research community that is both rigorous and reciprocal.
UW opens Transfer Center
The Transfer Center is now open in Mary Gates Hall, uniting programs and partnerships under Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising and providing transfer students with a centralized, welcoming home for advising, peer mentorship and campus connections.
Programs and initiatives
Academic Support Programs
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
Community College Research Initiatives
Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center
Dream Project
First Year Programs
Honors Program
Husky Leadership Initiative
Mary Gates Endowment
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.