Why College Edge?

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

During College Edge, you will:

  • Get a head start on your degree. Complete a real UW course and earn 5 academic credits before Autumn Quarter begins.
  • Experience learning in a small, supportive classroom. Connect with UW faculty, explore exciting topics, and build confidence as a college student.
  • Find your community early. Make friends with fellow new Huskies and build connections before the full campus arrives.
  • Get comfortable navigating UW. Explore campus, discover academic resources, and become familiar with university life before your first quarter.
  • Build skills for college success. Develop effective study habits, strengthen your academic confidence, and learn strategies to help you succeed in your UW courses and beyond.
  • Get priority access to internship opportunities. College Edge students receive priority for gesture's year-long internship program, connecting classroom learning with hands-on professional experience.

College Edge is more than an early start to college. It's an opportunity to build friendships, gain confidence, earn credits, and discover resources and experiences that will support your success throughout your time at UW and beyond.

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Jump Into the UW

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

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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. 

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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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