Office of Student Academic Success

As UW Bothell faculty and staff, you are part of a supportive learning community that expands beyond the classroom.

We provide resources and services that will enhance student knowledge and their experience. Explore the many available resources and opportunities to help chart and support their course.

Academic advising

Academic Advisors have the experience and information to help guide students as they navigate the university. They can explain requirements, procedures, and help plan for a major. They’ll discuss how to match interests with opportunities at UW Bothell and how to integrate academic and career plans.

Academic advising

Academic Learning Commons

The Academic Learning Commons provides students tools and supports to be succesful in their classes. The Quantitative Skills Center (QSC) promotes quantitative reasoning at UW Bothell through peer tutoring and faculty development. The Writing & Communication Center (WaCC) supports students of all abilities, at any stage of the reading, writing, or presentation process. Our goal is to help you become a stronger, more confident writer and communicator. Academic success coaches guide students through the many possible ways they can improve their learning and academic performance.

Academic Success Coaching
Quantitative Skills Center
Writing and Communication Center

First Year & Pre-Major Program

First Year & Pre-Major Program (FYPP) is the home of our first and second year (or pre-major) students at UW Bothell. We are the first place to turn for all of your academic needs, from scheduling classes and meeting faculty, to discussing your future career goals. Our program is responsible for the Discovery Core Experience courses (required in the first quarter), the Writing courses, the language courses, and several other general education and first year elective courses designed to support student success.

First Year & Pre-Major Program

STARS Program

The University of Washington Bothell’s State Academic Rising Scholars (STARS) program aims to enhance diversity and access for pre-major students pursuing computer science and related degrees, fostering a more inclusive workforce. It provides comprehensive support through a dedicated community of students, staff, faculty, and industry mentors, ensuring long-term success for its participants.

STARS Program

Student success initiatives

Academic student success Initiatives focus on improving the student experience by providing tools and resources for students to discover academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities on campus and in the community.

Academic Degree Maps
Meta-Major Pathways