www.uwb.edu/calendars/registration-2010-2011
Q. When may I register for next quarter's classes?
A. You can find this information in the registration calendar. Priority registration (Period I) is given to currently enrolled students. Period two is for new and returning students as well as for cross-campus enrollment.
Q. How can I find out what classes are being offered?
A. Go to the time schedule. You can also access the schedule through MyUW.
Q. How can I find out when a quarter begins and ends?
A. You can find this information in the Dates of Instruction Calendar.
Q: May I take classes at the Seattle campus? How does registration work?
A: Yes, you may. Please read the following Cross Campus Enrollment procedures:
- If you enrolled at UW Bothell as freshmen, you must *complete 25 credits here before cross-campus enrolling. Other matriculated students (such as transfer students) must complete 15 credits at UWB. Non-matriculated students are not eligible to register in cross-campus enrollment until the summer quarter.
- You must wait until Period 2 to register for your cross campus classes (the exception is Summer quarter, when students can register in Period 1).
(*Completing the credits includes having grades posted for them.)
Restrictions:
- Students will only be allowed to register for a total of 15 credits per academic year (Autumn-Summer)
- A maximum of 45 credits taken cross-campus may apply toward your UWB degree.
To register for classes:
- Wait until period 2 (except summer quarter, when you can register in Period 1).
- If the course has prerequisites (you will need to check the UWS on-line course catalog to locate the course description), you will need to contact the respective UWS department which houses the course and request an add code. Because not all courses have been coded to accept UWB courses as equivalent prerequisites (e.g. MATH 124 = B CUSP 124), you may need to indicate this to the departmental adviser.
- Register for your Seattle classes through MyUW.
- If you decide to withdraw from the cross-campus course, you may do so on MyUW, following the same add/drop dates (and annual drop policies) as a UW Bothell course.
- The course grade for the UW Seattle course will be computed into your cumulative UW GPA.
Q: How many classes am I required to take each quarter?
A: There is no minimum/maximum number of credits required per quarter. However, International students are required to take a minimum of 12 credits except during a vacation quarter. If you are receiving financial aid, the minimum number of credits to be considered a full-time student is 12. Please see: http://www.uwb.edu/students/finaid/ or contact Danette Iyall, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Manager at UW Bothell (UW1 175; 425.352.5326; diyall@uwb.edu). Typically, a student will take approximately 15 credits per quarter in order to complete a bachelor's degree in about four years. International students may contact International Student Services if they have questions about credit load.
Questions pertaining to Freshmen:
Q: What is the Discovery Core (DC) Sequence?
A: Discovery Core is a three-quarter sequence (DC1-10 Credits, DCII-5 credits, DCIII-5 credits) designed for freshmen that will begin fulfilling their UW General Education requirements, engage them in a process of experiencing the richness of integrated learning across a variety of academic disciplines, orient them to UWB's culture, integrate and improve their academic skills, and develop a sense of belonging to peers and to the university.
Q: Who should take the Discovery Core Sequence?
A: All "true" freshman who come in with less than 45 credits. A true freshman has not earned college credit beyond the summer after high school.
Q: Do I have to take a math class?
A: Not necessarily. If you are pursuing a major such as Business Administration, Computing and Software Systems, or a science major, then you will likely be required to take a math class as part of meeting the prerequisites for these majors. However, if you pursue an Interdisciplinary Arts and Science major, math is one of many options you may take to fulfill the Quantitative Symbolic Reasoning (QSR) requirement. Check with your advisor to determine whether or not taking a math class is right for you.
Q: I want to take a math class. How do I know which one to take?
A: UW Bothell is now using the standard Washington State Math Placement Test (MPT) which will be available several times each quarter. Visit the Math Testing web page at http://www.uwb.edu/cusp/mathplacement for more information regarding test dates, times and cost.
Q: I really want to do better this quarter. What can I do?
A: First, GO TO CLASS.Second, make time to study by scheduling at least 2 hours of study time for every hour you are in class. That's 30 hours of study time a week for a 15-credit load! Third, make sure you are communicating early and often with your professors. Don't wait until you find yourself in academic difficulty. Faculty usually have office hours, so take advantage of them. If you need additional support with your writing, the Writing Center can help you. The Quantitative Skills Center can assist you with general math questions, graphs, statistics, economics, business mathematics, mathematical induction and any other related subject. If you are having personal issues that are distracting you from your studies and need someone to talk to, consider making an appointment with the Counseling Center. If you have physical or learning disabilities and need some additional assistance, contact our Disability Support Services office. Listed below are links to the above referenced services. Please take advantage of them. We want you to be successful and are here to help.
Q: I took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam. How do I know if my score was high enough to receive college credit?
A: Contact the College Board (http://www.collegeboard.com/splash/) and request your scores be sent to the UW Bothell Office of Admissions (address listed below). Your AP scores may be eligible for UWB credit. If so, information about courses and credit awards will be accessible to you via MyUW on your unofficial UWB transcript. To ensure that your AP scores match up with your UWB academic record, be sure to identify your name and Social Security Number with the College Board in the exact same way you identified yourself on your UWB application.
Official AP Score Reports should be sent to:
University of Washington Bothell Office of Admissions, 18115 Campus Way NE, Box 358500, Bothell, WA 98011
Please see the AP Score Translation Table. For information about International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Policies, click here.
Q: I took some Running Start classes at a community college. How do I transfer those credits to UW Bothell?
A: Contact the community college you attended and request an official transcript be sent to: University of Washington Bothell Office of Admissions, 18115 Campus Way NE, Box 358500, Bothell, WA 98011 Remember, in signing your UWB admission application, it requires you to submit transcripts for all college credit attempted.
Questions about majors and minors:
Q: I'm still trying to figure out what I want to major in - any suggestions?
A: Yes! There are a variety of ways to explore a major. First, it's important to keep in mind that there isn't just one pathway to a specific career. One good resource to help you make your decision is the Career Center. They have a variety of tools to assist you when exploring majors. Other ways to explore include talking to folks who do what you are interested in - How did they get to where they are? Also, think about the classes that you are really interested in. Could you take this type of coursework to another level? Do an internship? Volunteer? Sometimes new experiences can open us up to new directions. Another avenue of exploration is to look at the various majors and their required classes. Do any pique your interest? Also, you are always welcome to come by and bounce your thoughts off your advisor. You can visit the Career Center's website at Career Services.
Q: I know what I want to major in. How do I know what classes I need to take?
A: Find the department/major web page and check out the required classes they have posted. Also, make an appointment to meet with a CUSP advisor. The advisors can go over the prerequisites and general education requirements for your specific major area of interest.
Q: What's the difference between a major and a minor?
A: A major is an in-depth study of one field and usually ranges from 65-90 credits at the University of Washington. Some majors at UWB include Business Administration, Applied Computing, Computing and Software Systems, and Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences. Students must have a major in order to earn his/her bachelor's degree. Cross-campus majors are not permitted.
Unlike a major, a student is not required to pursue a minor. In general, a minor ranges from 25-35 credits and at UWB includes: Business Administration, Computer Software Systems, Education, Human Rights, Information Technology, and Policy Studies. For more information about the specific requirements in each of these minors, please see: http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/ba/minors.xhtml . Cross-campus minors are permitted and possible.
Q: What is the deadline to apply to a UWB major for Autumn Quarter?
A: Check the specific web page for the major you are interested in for current "internal applicants" deadlines if you are already attending UWB, or contact the CUSP office for further information. Also, if you are interested in a major not offerred by UWB, feel free to make and appointment with a CUSP Advisor and we can take a look at that, too. The CUSP advisors are here to help you get where you want to go.
Difficulty in class, grading options:
Q: I'm lost and I'm having a real tough time with my classes. Where can I get help?
A: First, request a meeting with your instructor and/or your academic advisor. It's not unusual to feel overwhelmed and stressed when you are attending college, so talking to someone who knows the University's resources and services could provide you with the assistance and support that could help. Professors post their office hours and contact information on their course syllabi. Check out the following websites for valuable information about students services at UWB:
Q. The class just isn't working out, what are my options?
A. It's important to pay attention to add/drop deadlines. You can drop a class through the second week of the quarter with no penalty on your transcript. When having difficulty in your class, it's important to first talk to your instructor. Is there hope of successfully completing the class? Are you using every available resource to help you in the class, such as the Quantitative Skills Center or the Writing Center? Look at your study/work/life balance. Are you devoting enough time to your classes?
- Should you change your class to the S/NS option? Can you still stay in the class and still do the work and learn from it? If so, you might want to consider this grading change. The positive is the S/NS option will not impact your GPA and you can still stay in the class and do the work. If you get a 2.0 or above you will get credit for the class and it will count toward your general electives. The negative is that if you get less than a 2.0, you won't get credit for the class. However, even if you earn a 2.0, the class cannot count toward prerequisite or program requirements. It can only be applied toward general electives. So if you need the class for a prerequisite, you'd have to take it again. You have until the seventh week to choose this option. You can do this on-line through My UW.
- Should you consider dropping the class and taking a "W" (withdraw)? If you are in a situation in which you think you can't make up enough ground to pass the course, this might be a good option. If you don't really need this class to meet a requirement, this might be an option. However, you are only allowed one "annual" drop a year (from AU-SU) and if you are receiving financial aid, dropping a class may take you below full time status and impact your financial aid. Check with the Financial Aid office about this before selecting the "W" option. If you choose this option, you will need to do this no later than the seventh week of the quarter. You can do this on-line through My UW.
Q. How do I drop classes or change my grading option?
A. You can make these changes through MyUW. Once on the page, click on "Registration" to make the changes in your course schedule. It's important to pay attention to add/drop deadlines as well as be aware of potential consequences for dropping classes or changing to the S/NS option. Check the on-line Academic Calendar for important add/drop deadlines: http://www.uwb.edu/calendars/registration-2010-2011