Why Should I participate in College Edge?

College Edge is an investment that can set you up for success, but don't take our word for it! Here are some stories and experiences from students and faculty who participated in College Edge last summer.
I would highly recommend this to others! College Edge is a great way to start engaging with the campus and with others. With the size of the seminars, it definitely feels as though you are getting a real taste of College while also easing yourself into the UW. I felt ready for Autumn and was able to take a lighter load.
College Edge is a great way to learn how to live independently and find your feet before jumping into college’s busy lifestyle. I made friends for life.
Articles about College Edge
Learn more about the program and hear from student and faculty participants in 2024 in this UW Perspectives article.
https://artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-02/confidence-connection-through-college-edge

A College Edge seminar on a field study adventure.
I appreciated many things about teaching in College Edge; the enthusiasm of the students; the strong sense of community that was able to be established early on; the chance to teach an incoming group of students and be part of acclimating them to the college environment and the joys of scholarly discussion and original research; the benefits of having a small group of students that meet every day and are only doing one intensive course; the camaraderie on the field trips!