University of Washington Seattle

Office of Admissions

• Guided Tours
• Virtual Tour
• Tourcast
• Sample a UW Class
• Special Tours for Schools & Organizations
• Places to Eat and Stay
• Directions to UW Admissions
• Programs for Prospective Freshmen
  • Information Sessions
  • Admissions on the Road
• Programs for Transfers
  • Transfer Thursdays
  • Admissions on the Road
• Programs for International Students
  • International Events Calendar
• Other Campus Tours - Real & Virtual

Campus guided tours are led by UW undergraduates who combine knowledge of our historic campus with information about the student experience.

During the tour you’ll have the chance to ask questions about academics, student life, residence halls, research opportunities, life in the Emerald City, study abroad, and much more. Please register online for a campus tour prior to your visit.

• Guided tours are offered Monday through Friday, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (except state holidays and some holiday weekends.) Please check online registration for details.
• We also offer Saturday tours at 10:30 a.m.
• Weekday tours leave from Schmitz Hall, 3rd floor lobby, and last 90 minutes. (The Saturday tour leaves from the George Washington statue, located next to the Henry Art Gallery.) Comfortable walking shoes and—when it looks like rain—an umbrella are advised.
• For arrangements to visit academic departments, please contact that department directly.
• You are also welcome to attend a class in your academic area of interest. Choose from among more than 50 classes. Drop-in course schedule
• Groups of 15 or more should make reservations at least four weeks in advance.
• Registered for a tour already, but need to cancel or change the date? No cause for concern; simply re-register for a date that works better for you – there is no need to call or email our office directly as the system will update with your new reservation. Any other questions about tour registration or location? Contact our office at 206-543-9686.

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Self-guided tours are available for those who visit campus on Sunday or who are unable to join the student-guided tour. Please download the self-guided tour brochure

Disability Accommodations

The University of Washington is committed to provide access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation for this event, please contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 (Voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY) 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu at least ten days before you plan to arrive.