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College Starts Here. Arrive early, UW credit, lasting friendships. Reserve your spot today.

Initiate Your College Experience

Get a head start on your University of Washington journey with College Edge — a dynamic program designed exclusively for incoming first-year students.

During this four-week experience, you’ll:

  • Complete a UW course before Autumn quarter begins

  • Earn 5 credits toward your degree

  • Build familiarity with campus life, resources, and support systems

  • Connect with faculty and fellow new Huskies

  • Begin exploring new tools and strategies — including AI — that can support your learning

College Edge runs August 24 – September 18, 2026 and is focused on helping you build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and feel prepared for your first full quarter at UW.

Set yourself up for success from day one — with College Edge!

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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. 

Dive Into Learning

Choose Your Course

In the College Edge program, you will kickstart your academic journey by enrolling in a dynamic five-credit course that will count towards your UW degree. Choose from two engaging options: discovery seminars or English 108 seminars.

 

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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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English 108 Writing Ready Seminars

Build writing confidence and get access to key learning strategies for college writing success in every discipline.

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