Student Information and Services: For All Students
Academic honesty
Students enrolled in UW courses are expected to observe the code of academic honesty required of University of Washington students. Violation of this code can result in various penalties, including a failing grade in the course and, in some cases, disciplinary actions. Instances of academic dishonesty for credit courses will be handled by the University of Washington Committee on Academic Conduct.
Instances of academic dishonesty for noncredit courses will be handled by an internal UW Extension Committee on Academic Conduct. Academic dishonesty includes plagiarism, defined as offering the language or ideas of someone else as one's own. Plagiarism may range from failure to credit isolated formulas, sentences or paragraphs to copying entire articles from books, periodicals, speeches or writing of other students. If evidence of academic misconduct is established, students
will be given a failing grade for the course and any refund of tuition fees will be denied.
ACCESS Program for Older Adults
If you are 60 years of age or older and a Washington resident, you can audit University of Washington credit courses through the ACCESS Program for Older Adults. This program does not include UW Extension courses. To determine which courses may be taken through ACCESS, see the UW Time Schedule. For more information about ACCESS, see www.washington.edu/students/reg/access.html, or call 206-543-8580.
Business hours
- Enrollment Advising Center: Contact our enrollment advisors toll-free at 888-469-6499, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Pacific Time), if you have questions about UW Extension programs and courses.
- Registration Services, University District: The UW Extension Registration Services office, located at 4311 - 11th Ave. NE, Suite 100, in Seattle's University District (see map), is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Extended registration hours: 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sept. 22-26 and Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2008, for Autumn Quarter registration.
- Downtown Seattle: UW Extension's office at 1325 Fourth Ave. at Union St., Suite 400, across from Rainier Square in downtown Seattle (see map), is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m.
Child care
Information concerning child care, preschool, school-age care, summer care, respite care and more is available from Child Care Resources. Or call 206-461-3207 (Seattle/North King County); 425-865-9350 (East King County); or 253-852-3080 (South King County).
Class closures in inclement weather or emergencies
The University is closed and class meetings are cancelled only under extreme weather conditions or emergencies. For information about the cancellation of classes, call 206-547-INFO or 206-897-8939; special notices may also be posted on the UW Extension home page. In the event of inclement weather including snow storms, our satellite sites in downtown Seattle and Bellevue will follow the directives issued for the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.
Class locations
After you register, you will be mailed a Transaction Summary indicating the class location. Unless otherwise noted, classes meet on the UW campus in Seattle. Some classes meet in downtown Seattle at 1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 400, or 1411 Fourth Ave., Suite 210, near Fourth and Union and Rainier Square, or in Bellevue at 2445 140th Ave. NE, Suite B-100, in the Overlake area. The location of classes held in Bothell, Everett and Tacoma will be printed on the Transaction Summary form.
Sometimes class locations change after the Transaction Summary is sent. For the most up-to-date information, verify class locations on MyUW.
Counseling Center
UW Extension students do not have access to the Counseling Center in Schmitz Hall.
Disability accommodations
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, 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 10 days prior to the start of your course or date of a UW event you plan to attend. You may also request accommodation in the application process by contacting Disability Services at least 10 days before you submit your application.
Disclosure of student records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 protects the privacy of your education records. However, the following information is considered public or "directory" information and may be released to anyone unless you request that you do not wish any information released: name, telephone number, major field of studies, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, full- or part-time enrollment status, educational institutions attended, and for athletes, date of birth. To request release of information, complete and submit the Consent to Release Records form to the address on the form, or contact UW Extension at 206-897-8939.
Enrollment policy
Also see International Students below.
Most UW Extension courses are designed and intended for persons who have completed high school, and are able to benefit from and contribute to courses taught in a university academic setting. Prospective students who have not completed high school are encouraged to investigate UW Extension courses designed specifically for those without advanced education.
In order to ensure a productive educational environment for all participants, prospective students who have not completed high school, but who wish to enroll in a non-youth UW Extension course, should have completed at least the ninth grade and have a 3.3 or better high school grade-point average. In addition, such individuals must provide the following documentation: 1) a written recommendation from their high school counselor or principal; 2) written evidence of formal educational experience in the discipline; and, for minors, 3) parental or guardian consent and a statement of responsibility for the actions and travel arrangements of the individual. High school students who wish to take credit courses should submit their high school transcript.
Some persons may be unable to obtain the above listed documentation.
If you are unable to do so, but believe you can successfully participate in and complete a course, please contact the UW program manager overseeing the particular program, or a UW academic adviser. To obtain the appropriate contact, call 206-897-8939.
Certain courses may have even more extensive prerequisites. If you have questions about the criteria, please call the program manager overseeing the particular program.
Financial aid
UW Extension students are ineligible for the University's financial aid programs in most cases. Matriculated UW students may use Extension credit courses in partial fulfillment of their financial aid credit requirements; however, payment for UW Extension courses is in addition to regular tuition. (Students applying for loan deferments may be certified by the UW Extension office.) Courses offered through online learning, in most cases, are not eligible for financial aid. For information, call the Office of Financial Aid, 206-543-6101.
For information about alternative funding, see Financial Assistance Information.
Food service
University food service locations accept cash or the Husky CardTM Account, a convenient debit account any UW student, staff, or faculty member can establish with a deposit of as little as $10. You access your account with your Husky Card (UW ID card). For more information about the Husky CardTM Account, call 206-543-7222 or visit hfs.washington.edu/husky_card/.
Hall Health Center
UW Extension students should check with their insurance provider to see if Hall Health Center services are covered.
Holidays
For a complete list of official University holidays see the UW Academic Calendar.
Husky NightWalk
This program is a free, uniformed guard assistance program available to help students get to desired locations on campus and within a 1-mile radius off-campus. The service is available 6:00 pm - 2:00 am, seven days a week, by calling 206-685-WALK (9255). For more details, please visit the University of Washington Police Department site.
International students
Qualified international students may take UW courses and programs through UW Extension. All students taking these courses are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. Students should meet one or more of the following English language test scores before they attempt to take any courses (other than English language courses for non-native speakers):
- TOEFL: 500 (paper-based)
172 (computer-based)
61 (internet-based)
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 72
- SAT Verbal: 430
- IELTS: 6.0
- TOEIC: 650
Applicants for degree programs who are not U.S. citizens must meet separate UW English language requirements for admission and graduation. For questions about English proficiency, please e-mail advisers@extn.washington.edu.
Some UW certificate and degree programs meet USCIS regulations for students on F-1 student visas (see the list of certificate programs). Applicants to these programs can request an I-20 form from UW Educational Outreach. For visa questions, please call 206-685-6361 or e-mail aid@extn.washington.edu.
Intramural Activities (IMA)
UW Extension students do not have access to the Intramural Activities Building (IMA).
Language Learning Center
The Language Learning Center in Denny Hall on the UW campus is open to all students studying foreign languages. The center provides audio, video and computer-assisted language learning programs to support language study during regular academic quarters. Call 206-685-9403 for general information, or 206-543-0536 for personal assistance, or visit the Language Learning Center's Web site, or e-mail llc@u.washington.edu.
Library access
Students in UW Extension programs can check out materials at UW libraries beginning the first day of the quarter for which they are enrolled. If you have a Student ID (Husky Card), it serves as your library card. If you have not been issued a Husky card you must obtain a UW borrower card to check out materials. For more information, and to learn how to obtain a borrower card, visit Libraries Borrowing Services for Extension Students.
For more information on library resources available to UW Extension Students, see the UW Extension Certificate Student Handbook.
For library check-out privileges for students taking online learning courses, see Online Student Handbook.
Parking
Parking fees are subject to change.
On the UW campus in Seattle
Daily Parking
Parking is available from any gatehouse on a daily basis. See Gatehouse Fees for daytime, evening and special rates.
Permit Parking
Short Term parking, Quarterly Motorcycle/Scooter, Day SOV and Evening Parking Permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis from Parking Services. Permits may be purchased up to two weeks prior to the first day of the quarter and require that your provide proof of UW class registration and vehicle and license plate information. Permits are not required for Saturdays after noon or Sundays.
Carpool Parking
A U-PASS and money in a Husky Card Account are required for all carpool parking (gatehouse and E1 lot). See Parking Services's Carpooling page for pricing and policies. Money must be in your account at least 24 hours in advance. For parking locations, refer to Campus Maps.
Disability Parking
Disability parking permits (valid for 4-6 weeks) for students with temporary disabilities are issued by Parking Services upon request. Students with longer-term disabilities must contact the Disability Resources for Students Office at 206-543-8924 to initiate a review for reasonable accommodation.
Questions
For additional parking information, visit Parking Services. If you still have questions, e-mail parking@u.washington.edu or call 206-221-3701.
At UW Extension Downtown, Seattle
Downtown parking may be available at the Puget Sound Plaza garage located between Third and Fourth avenues on Union (see map). Street parking is free after 6 p.m.
At other locations
UW Educational Outreach, Bellevue: Ample onsite parking is available after 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. (See map)
UW Bothell: See directions and maps and parking information.
UW Tacoma: See campus map and parking information.
Everett: Parking is ample and free at University Center at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. (See map)
Payment policy
Payment of tuition and fees is required at the time of registration. Fees cannot be billed, except to third-party payers within the United States who include a purchase order or letter of authorization to bill with the registration form. Payment by VISA or MasterCard is accepted with no additional fee. There is a $25 service charge for returned checks. Students should submit payment for tuition and fees to UW Extension Registration Services.
Public transportation
More than 60 Metro, Community Transit, and Sound Transit bus routes serve the University District and the campus. The U-PASS (available to students enrolled in credit courses) is valid on all Metro, Community Transit, and Sound Transit bus routes, as well as the Sounder commuter train. The Commuter Services Web site provides detailed information about riding the bus or train, as well as other transportation and parking information.
For more information, you can also call or visit:
- Metro, 206-553-3000; 206-684-1739 (TTY)
- Community Transit, 425-353-RIDE or 1-800-562-1375; 425-778-2188 (TTY)
- Sound Transit, 206-398-5000 or 1-888-889-6368; 206-398-5410 (TTY/TTD)
Social Security number and birthdate
For tax credit purposes, federal law requires the University to obtain your Social Security number. Providing your birthdate is required to enroll in credit courses.
Tax credits for tuition and fees
Under the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC), taxpayers may be eligible to claim up to $2000 of qualified tuition and related expenses as a tax credit. The LLC covers qualified education expenses paid for academic periods during the tax year. While the tax credit excludes expenses covered by scholarships, tax-free grants, or employer education assistance, it does include all qualified out-of-pocket expenses and those paid by loans. For detailed information, please refer to IRS Publication 970, "Tax Benefits for Education." (PDF)
Textbooks
(For information about online learning textbooks, see Online Student Handbook: Textbooks.) Required textbooks for most UW Extension courses are located in a UW Extension section in the textbook department on the lower level of the University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE. These texts are shelved by the five-digit course registration number. If you need assistance to locate these books, ask for help at the Textbook Department information counter. For more information or personal assistance, please call 206-634-3400, ext. 335. Required textbooks for courses held in Bellevue, Bothell, downtown Seattle or Tacoma are available at the respective branch of the University Book Store: Bellevue (425-632-9500), Bothell (425-485-4725), downtown Seattle (206-545-9230), Tacoma (253-272-8080).
University rules and regulations
Students are expected to follow University rules and regulations. The University and UW Extension reserve the right to change the fees, rules and calendar regulating registration and instruction and to change other regulations affecting the student body. Changes go into effect when proper authorities determine and apply to prospective students and those who are registered in credit and UW Extension classes. The University can withdraw courses at any time.
Veterans
Under the G.I. Bill, veterans may be eligible for reimbursement of course fees (textbooks not included) when enrolled in online learning and other select courses offered through UW Extension. Some UW certificate programs have been approved for Veterans Administration benefits. Application for such benefits should be made through the Office of Special Services, 520 Schmitz Hall, 206-543-6122.
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