Declaring a major: Urban Studies

Admission prerequisites

Admission to the Urban Studies major is open to students who have completed 40 or more college-level credits including English composition.

Supplemental application materials

In addition to the Request to Declare/Change Major form , you must submit:

• Write a one-page personal statement discussing your educational and career goals and how your coursework in Urban Studies at the University of Washington Tacoma will help you achieve your goals. Attention to content and expression in your personal statement will be considered along with mechanics of writing. This is an opportunity to communicate personal strengths and challenges to the admissions committee. Personal statements must be typed in at least 10-point font. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address on your personal statement. Personal statements should be submitted with your Declare/Change Major form.

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