University of Washington Bothell- Center for University Studies and Programs

The University of Washington Bothell opens the door to an internationally and nationally-ranked university experience that inspires innovation and creativity. Its faculty fosters big ideas in small classes that encourage new discoveries, interaction and critical thinking. The campus is located in the thriving, dynamic and globally-engaged greater Seattle area, home to some of the world’s most iconic and entrepreneurial corporations, foundations and arts organizations.

The university takes advantage of the regions’ extraordinary capacity for creativity and innovation by connecting students to career-building experiences. Committed to the greater good, the UW Bothell builds regional partnerships, inspires change, creates knowledge, shares discoveries and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.

UW Bothell holds the student-faculty relationship to be paramount. We provide access to excellence in higher education through innovative and creative curricula, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and a dynamic community of multicultural learning.

The Center for University Studies and Programs (CUSP) is the home for First Year and Pre-Major students at UW Bothell. We are the first place students turn to for all of their academic needs, from scheduling classes and meeting faculty to discussing your future career goals.

The CUSP mission is to support the successful transition to college of First Year and Pre-Major students and to provide the foundation on which they will continue scholarly and professional development.