ARRIVE EARLY, START STRONG

August 24 – September 18, 2026

Earn 5 credits. Make friends. Build confidence.

College Edge helps you begin UW feeling ready — not overwhelmed.

Why College Edge?

Start your University of Washington journey feeling prepared, connected, and ready to thrive.

During College Edge, you will:

• Complete a real UW course before Autumn Quarter
• Earn 5 credits toward your degree
• Learn in a small-class setting with supportive faculty
• Build familiarity with campus life and academic resources
• Connect with fellow new Huskies before the full campus arrives
• Explore new learning tools and strategies, including introductory uses of AI

College Edge is designed to help you transition smoothly into your first quarter — academically confident and already part of a community.

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Jump Into the UW

Meet new friends and get ready for the school year at the University of Washington.

Learn About the Program
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Earn Credits Towards Your Degree

Dig deeply into your UW coursework with a five-credit course that applies towards your first year. 

Dive Into Learning

Choose Your Course

College Edge offers course options for both incoming first-year students and incoming transfer students. Select the pathway that applies to you below to explore the course offerings.

 

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First-Year Student Discovery Seminars

Explore a unique, engaging topic in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences or Natural Sciences in a small class setting with a UW professor.

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Transfer Student Discovery Seminars

These small, discussion-based seminars are designed to help you settle in quickly and confidently.

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