Follow the links to the General Catalog for more information about each of these possible majors to review admission and graduation requirements. Visit departmental websites Almost every program and department at UW Bothell has its own website which you should be able to find by searching for it (i.e., "UW Bothell health studies").
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To earn a single UW Bothell degree (single or double major), a student must complete at least 45 UW Bothell credits as a matriculated student. To earn two UW Bothell degrees, simultaneous or sequential, a student must complete at least 90 UW Bothell credits as a matriculated student.
When and how you can declare your major at the UW Bothell varies in several ways. Some majors accept students year-round, some only once a quarter, and some once a year. Some can be declared upon entry as a first-year, some require UW credits be taken first, and some require junior standing.
Double majors require a minimum of 180 credits, which is the minimum number of credits required for a degree at UW Bothell. It may, however, take you more than 180 credits to complete all of the requirements for the two majors, depending on the requirements themselves and how efficient you are in taking them.
Finally, some majors have competitive admission, which require prerequisite courses, a minimum GPA, and other application requirements such as letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a writing test, and/or a portfolio. Completion of the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to a competitive major.
Double majors require a minimum of 180 credits, which is the minimum number of credits required for a degree at UW Bothell. It may, however, take you more than 180 credits to complete all of the requirements for the two majors, depending on the requirements themselves and how efficient you are in taking them.
A student earning two simultaneous UW Bothell degrees is allowed a maximum of 15 non-residence credits in the final 60 credits. In other words, 45 of the student's final 60 credits must be UW Bothell residence credits. The student is not allowed 15 non-residence credits for each degree.
Some majors accept students year-round, some only once a quarter, and some once a year. Some can be declared upon entry as a first-year, some require UW credits be taken first, and some require junior standing. Some require prerequisite courses, while others can be entered with no background in the area.
Finally, some majors have competitive admission, which require prerequisite courses, a minimum GPA, and other application requirements such as letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a writing test, and/or a portfolio. Completion of the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to a competitive major.
You will earn a double degree when the two majors lead to differently-named degrees (e.g., B.A. vs. B.S.). For example, if you complete the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Global Studies and the B.S. degree with a major in Environmental Science, you will earn a double degree.
If you complete the requirements of two majors, you will earn either a bachelor's degree with two majors ("double major") or two bachelor's degrees ("double degree"). Which of these you are awarded depends on the name of the degree (s).
Double degrees require a minimum of 225 credits (i.e., 180 for the first degree plus 45 for the second degree). Technically, the rule is that you must complete 45 credits more than the number required for the degree that requires the fewer credits.
All academic disciplines have conferences at least once a year. They may be expensive to attend, and they usually aren't local, but if you have the opportunity to attend one, you should. If nothing else, it's a very interesting academic & cultural phenomenon. You'll see cutting edge research in the area, you'll meet lots of other students (many of them graduate students), and hopefully you'll get an insider's glimpse into the discipline. Talk to department advisers to find out more about conferences.
Although majors and careers are not the same thing, career counselors are experienced at helping students explore their passions and interests, which can be useful in both career and academic planning. The Career Center offers all undergraduate students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their counselors in the Student Success Center on the first floor of UW1.
Almost every program and department at UW Bothell has its own website which you should be able to find by searching for it (i.e., " UW Bothell health studies "). These sites, all different, will include an introduction to the subject for new students, and will suggest the best way for you to learn more about the majors they offer.
International students and student athletes are required to enroll in at least 12 credits each quarter, and there may be other reasons you want or need to be a full-time student. However, UW Bothell does not require that students attend full-time.
If you have a major identified, investigate the requirements and start working on prerequisites and required sequences. This is especially crucial in the majors with long sequences, like science, engineering, business majors. If you are interested in several majors, take introductory courses in each of them.
Recommended course loads. Full-time students typically enroll in 12-18 credits per quarter. Within the upper limits (see below), how many credits you take each quarter is up to you. If you don't have a part-time job and have very few other commitments, you might take 17 or 18 credits each quarter.
If you complete 15 credits each quarter, and complete three quarters each year (autumn, winter, and spring), in four years you will have 180 credits, the number usually required for graduation.
Keep in mind that being employed should affect how many credits you carry. Studies show that students working fewer than 15 hours per week do better academically than those who work more hours.
If you’re unable to complete the work required for a course before the end of the quarter, you can request an “incomplete” from the instructor. If s/he agrees, you will get extra time to finish the work.
Students may drop one course each academic year (Autumn through Summer quarters) after the 14th calendar day of the quarter. The course is recorded on your transcript, along with a “W” and a number indicating the week you dropped the course.
To be eligible for graduation from the University, with the baccalaureate degree, you must offer a minimum of 180 academic credits and satisfy all other specific requirements. The University of Washington Bothell has established minimum general education requirements for baccalaureate degrees. These minimum requirements are:
To be recommended for a first, or subsequent, baccalaureate degree, you must complete 45 of your final 60 credits as a matriculated student in residence at the campus of the University where the degree is being earned. The granting of exceptions to this rule is the responsibility of the the school awarding the degree. If an exception is granted, you still must present a minimum of 45 credits taken in residence as a matriculated student to be awarded a University of Washington degree.
A second baccalaureate degree may be granted, but you must earn a minimum of 45 credits beyond the number required for the first degree. These credits usually must be earned in residence, with the granting of exceptions to the residency rule being the responsibility of the college awarding the degree.
To be eligible for the baccalaureate degree, you must earn a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 for all work done in residence at the University. The graduation grade-point average is computed when you have completed all work for the degree and includes only credits earned while in residence at the University.
If you are completing a baccalaureate degree with two majors at the University of Washington Bothell, both majors must be approved by the academic advisers of both schools or programs. Both majors appear on your transcript.
The University of Washington Satisfactory Progress Policy states that students are expected to declare a major by the time they have earned 105 credits and completed 5 quarters. Both conditions need to be met in order for the satisfactory progress rules to go into effect.
Pre-Major (pre-science, pre-humanities, etc) The vast majority of students enter UW as a pre-major (this includes pre-science, pre-humanities, etc.) This status simply means a student has not yet declared a major at UW.
You will earn a double degree when the two majors lead to differently-named degrees (e.g., B.A. vs. B.S.). For example, if you complete the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Geography and the B.S. degree with a major in Earth and Space Sciences, you will earn a double degree.
A major is an extended study of one academic area, usually within one department of the University. Your major consists of at least 50 credits and makes up about one-third of your bachelor’s degree program.
Admission is not guaranteed because space is limited. These majors often have application forms and application deadlines; some of them require standardized tests, recommendations, and/or interviews. Pre-Major (pre-science, pre-humanities, etc) Pre-Major (pre-science, pre-humanities, etc) The vast majority of students enter UW as ...