The Graduate Student Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide to graduate education at the University of Washington. It is designed to support graduate students in navigating the academic, administrative, and community aspects of graduate study across all three UW campuses.
Campus: Tacoma
SafeCampus (Tri-campus)
Call SafeCampus at (206) 685-7233 — no matter where you work or study — to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus is the University of Washington’s violence-prevention and response Program. We support students, staff, faculty and community members in preventing violence.
We’ll listen to your concerns and provide guidance and safety plans tailored to your situation. Our caring, trained professionals will talk you through options and connect you with additional resources if you want them.
Food Pantry (Tacoma)
The Pantry at UW Tacoma is a vital resource for our campus community dedicated to ensuring every student has access to free supplemental, nutritious, and culturally relevant food assistance, along with essential hygiene products and supplies.
Student Legal Services (Tri-campus)
Student Legal Services (SLS) is an on-campus law office that provides a safe and confidential space for all UW-Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell students who have legal questions or concerns. We offer free 40-minute consultations on a broad range of issues. Students can also hire us for ongoing representation for a low hourly rate. We are located in Husky Union Building (HUB) 306.
SLS can assist only currently enrolled UW-Seattle, UW-Tacoma, and UW-Bothell students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-seeking) who have paid the Services & Activities Fee as part of their tuition. Learn more about eligibility.
Emergency Aid (Tri-campus)
Emergency Aid funding assists UW students by providing financial support when assistance is needed with unexpected, unavoidable, and unplanned expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, fire/water damage, or a need for emergency housing and food.
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Civil Rights Compliance Office (Tri-campus)
The Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRC) is responsible for compliance with civil rights laws and University policy. Federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, including age, citizenship, disability, national origin or shared ancestry, race, sex, gender, veteran status, and more. We serve the University by making it welcoming to all through education, compassionate response, and fair and timely resolution.
Study Abroad (Tri-campus)
Bothell
Spending a part of your university experience abroad will expand your understanding of the world and help you develop global skills – adaptability, intercultural communication, learning on the fly, etc. – that are in high demand by employers and graduate programs. For many students, studying abroad is a transformational experience. Learn more here.
Seattle
Depending on your learning goals, UW Seattle graduate students can participate in faculty-led programs, exchanges, international internships or independent learning. Learn more here.
Tacoma
Studying abroad can expand your understanding of the world and can help you develop cultural awareness all while earning credits towards your UW Tacoma degree. Learn more here.
Campus Safety & Security (Tacoma)
Campus Safety & Security is a dedicated team committed to ensuring the safety and security of the UW Tacoma campus community, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
From workplace safety assessments to guest speaker engagements, Campus Safety is available to support the UW Tacoma community with individualized consultations and curated resources.
Transportation Services (Tacoma)
The UW Tacoma Transportation Services website contains information about parking, U-PASS, sustainable transportation and more.
Student Housing (Tacoma)
UW Tacoma offers students the opportunity to live on-campus in a community-based living environment. As a resident in UW Tacoma’s Court 17 Residence Hall, you will have the opportunity to live with other UW Tacoma students in a vibrant and engaging community.