Built in 1903, the Security Building at 917 Pacific Ave was one of two locations UWT occupied before the permanent campus opened in 1996.
The University of Washington Tacoma has helped thousands of transfer students discover and fulfill their dreams. You can read some of our student's stories below. What will earning your bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma mean for you? Learn more about finishing your degree and start your application today!
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Wil Johnson Communications '08, ASUWT President Read Wil's story |
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Simone Hoffer Environmental Science '05 Read Simone's story |
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Rudy Nevarez Milgard School of Business '07 Read Rudy's story |
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Joy Eckwood Urban Studies '06 Read Joy's story |
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Amanda von Ehrenkrook Master of Education '08 Read Amanda's story |
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Nancye Tsapralis Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences '07 Read Nancye's story |
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Diane Merkel Liberal Studies '95 Read Diane's story |
If UW Tacoma fits your academic goals and life situation, take the next step. Check out the degrees open to you and then visit the campus for a true UW Tacoma experience.