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 is committed to provide access to campus under a sustainable transportation program that reduces our collective impact on the environment; while providing access to parking and transportation services that align with the University’s core mission and goals.
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.
The Childcare Assistance Program (CAP) at UW Tacoma offers students with dependents financial assistance to cover the cost of childcare (ages: birth–12 years and 11 months) while attending classes. Students who apply and meet the eligibility requirements will receive financial assistance on a quarterly basis. The program is offered autumn through spring. Funding for summer quarter is not available.
CAP is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited and fill quickly. The application will be available September 10 each year and will remain open until the last day of Spring Quarter.
The Veteran & Military Resource Center (VMRC) at UW Tacoma is here to support military-connected students. We offer resources, guidance, and programs tailored to your needs.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is a part of the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) at UW Tacoma. The work of ISSS is comprised of three functional areas: F-1 Student and J-1 Scholar advising, programming, and outreach.
The Associated Students of the University of Washington Tacoma (ASUWT) is a student government organization. ASUWT provides support and advocates for student needs on and off campus. ASUWT is composed of elected, hired, and volunteer students who work to ensure student success.
The Career Development and Education office assists undergraduate, graduate students and alumni with developing, evaluating, and implementing career and educational decisions. The staff supports students’ endeavors toward a rewarding college experience and successful professional growth beyond UW Tacoma.
The mission of UW Tacoma Information Technology is to deliver systems and services that contribute to successful campus-wide learning, teaching, research, and operations.
UW Tacoma students have several options to get software, sometimes at free or reduced cost through UWare. This includes:
The University YMCA Student Center is UW Tacoma’s student recreation center. It is a fully operational YMCA, with recreation and fitness spaces, an NCAA regulation basketball court, cardio and weights equipment, indoor track, personal training, and locker rooms. Beyond the recreation center, the UWY serves as a social space for students too. Home to the Center for Student Involvement and student government, campus meeting and event spaces, and a game room, the UWY is a hub of student life at UW Tacoma.