Undergraduate Education

Through the first year Core and Summer Bridge programs, the Office of Undergraduate Education creates a foundation for lower-division education at the University of Washington Tacoma. We play a central role in initiating the four-year student experience at the university, both academically and logistically. We orient students to the academic expectations of the university as well as campus departments, student services and degree programs. To assist students in acquiring the foundational skills they need to effectively prepare for their majors we coordinate with all programs on campus as part of our holistic and inclusive approach to learning.

For Core students, we provide the initial immersion into the college curriculum through a coordinated series of courses and labs offered by faculty from across disciplines.

Placement testing

Spanish placement tests are currently available by appointment. Please call the Office of Undergraduate Education to schedule testing at 253-692-4885.  Math Placement tests are available at 2:00 pm on the first and third Thursday of each month May through August.  Advance registration is required ~ please call 253.692.4740.

Passion to the Core

Antonio Edwards, Tacoma's 2009 poet laureate, has recorded a spoken word poem about UW Tacoma and the Core program.

• Watch the video


• Learn more about Antonio Edwards

Have questions about your application?

If you are in the process of applying to UW Tacoma and have questions or need assistance, please visit the Admissions website.