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Going to college may be a singular experience, but it is not one you experience on your own. At UW Bothell, faculty, staff and fellow students want to assist you so that you can do, and be, your best.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Request information<\/span>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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undergraduate and graduate students. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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of incoming students will be the first in their families to earn their four-year degree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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students at UW Bothell are eligible for veterans benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Life Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At UW Bothell, education extends beyond the classroom walls. Join a club, pursue an internship, perform research with our world-class faculty or work with a community organization. There are no limits to your opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrate diverse ideas, backgrounds and cultures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diversity, equity and inclusion guides everything we do. About 56 percent of our students identify as Asian, Hispanic, African American, American Native or Pacific Islander. From your first day, you\u2019ll attend class with Huskies from many backgrounds and experiences. Our students tell us the opportunity to collaborate with people from all backgrounds is one of the highlights of their UW Bothell experience.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Explore diversity at UW Bothell<\/span>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Create in the Collaboratory <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UW Bothell’s Collaboratory is a creative environment with the equipment needed for curricular and co-curricular maker endeavors. Located on the first floor of Discovery Hall, the Collaboratory is a free resource for students, faculty and staff. The lab is equipped with tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, a vinyl cutter, sewing machines and more.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Read more about the Collaboratory<\/span>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>
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Beyond the classroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With more than 100 student clubs and organizations on campus, you can get involved and find your community. Or, you can make your own club! Most of our students pursue internships and volunteer projects that help develop skills that employers want. From clubs to creativity to research, you\u2019ll find plenty to challenge yourself and have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Learn more about student engagement and activities<\/span>\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connect with other students at the ARC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Activities & Recreation Center (ARC) is the hub of student life on campus \u2014 a place for students to gather, socialize, dine and exercise. The ARC features three floors of student resources and amenities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n