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Day of FY A&O student questions (scenario)
100

What is the Fibonacci sequence? 

what is: a mathematical sequence. it follows a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, usually starting with 0 and 1. 

100

UW Bothell was founded in the year _____

what is: 1989

100

The beardslee building is about a ____ minute walk from UW1/ founders hall

what is: 15 

100

T/F: the collaboratory is a space that requires prior experience to use the space & what are some of the materials you can access in the collaboratory? 

what is: 

false! everyone is welcome! & 3D printers, laser cutters, sticker making, sewing, arts and crafts supplies (max 100 pts)

100

"You mentioned the U-PASS earlier.. what is a U-PASS, what does it cover, and do I have to get it?"

what is: 

you can purchase it subsidized in your tuition every quarter, it covers all this public transportation except for ferries, and all students get a U-PASS (it is included in tuition). 

200

the north creek is a _____ bearing stream 


what is: salmon

200

The property now occupied by UW Bothell was sold to the state of washington in _____

what is: 1995

200

Innovation hall is the newest academic building on campus.. what instructional labs are located here?

what is: engineering, computer software & systems, biology, and physics 

50 points/ instructional lab

200

the color of tents on campus each have a purpose. What colors are they and what do they mean?

what is:

GREEN: only designated spaces on campus where smoking is allowed (smoking marijuana is not allowed because UWB is federally funded)

PURPLE: hangout tents

WHITE: in the plaza for events but can be used by students for eating and studying when no event is going on

67/ color tent and purpose

200

"How much is daily parking on campus? What about quarterly parking permits? How much do those cost?"

what is:

per hour: $2.00 (up to four hours)

all day: $10

quarterly: 2 day: $127, 3 day: $170, 5 day: $225 resident overnight: $270

50 points/ daily parking

50 points/ quarterly prices  


300

these locations are all edible spaces on campus 

what is: the food forest, the campus farm, and the herb walk

100 points/ location

300

UW Bothell is now home to _____ students who are enrolled in ____ different ___&____ programs 

what is: 6000, 55, undergraduate & graduate 

100 points/ blank

300

the residential village is home to a lot of students at UW Bothell.. what room styles do they offer?

**(150) bonus points : what are some benefits to living on campus?

what is: traditional residence halls w/ on suite bathrooms, apartments, and suite style 

100 points per room style

** student staff that is there to support you and understand your needs & you can get to class in 5 ish minutes 

300

the Academic Learning Commons is a helpful space for students to receive tutoring and coaching support. These are the names of the resources located here & what they do.

what is: 

Quantitative Skills Center (QSC): help you build confidence with all things numbers (quantitative) &you can check out calculators and textbooks here

Writing and Communications Center (WaCC): tutoring for qualitative (writing and communication) &provide feedback on class projects, personal statements, public speaking, etc

Academic Success Coaching: help with academic skills 

100 points/ resource and what they do

300

ALL OR NOTHING POINTS

"Thank you for today's campus tour! However, I really need to register for classes ASAP when are we going over that?"

Day two (online) A&O session OLs go over HOW to register for classes and then students get the chance to meet with their advisors in a group setting afterward. 

400

the food forest on campus has these produce items 

what is: pears, huckleberries, persimmons, and medlars 

100 points per item


400

UW Bothell was built upon and still occupies the traditional shared lands and waters of the ____,_____,_____,_____,_____ nations.

what is: Muckleshoot, Snoqualmie, Stillaguamish, Suquamish, Tulalip

80 points/ nation

400

husky hall is right across from the OTP office! these (3) offices are housed here 

what is: cashier's office, commuter services office, sustainability office 

130 points/ office 

400

The ARC has three floors, these are the spaces you can access in each floor.

TIP: more detail= better

what is: 

LL: fitness center (equipment, fitness classes, locker rooms, vending machines, equipment checkout)

1st Floor: information desk (check out board games and video games, chargers, tech equipment) , video game alcove, meeting rooms, student leader offices

2nd Floor: event space, space where students can meet with fellow students, socialize collaborate, and relax.

130/ floor 

partial: 65 pts

400

During the Passport session...

"A place on campus that I'd like to explore more is the Activities and Recreation Center. Could you remind me what resources and offices are located there?"

what is:

The Involvement Leadership Office (ILO): office space for student leader employees and club members.

The Health and Wellness Resource Center (HaWRC): connects students to on-campus and off-campus health resources, and they oversee basic needs programs such as the Husky Pantry. 

The Nest Gear Shop: located in the Lower Level of the Activities and Recreation Center. A place to check out outdoor gear!

66/ correct office/ resource & explanation

only mentioning the offices: max of 204 pts 

500

the DISC hall rainwater system/ art piece is located in this location & answer how it flows 

what is: the runnel

& it receives storm water from the roof of DISC --> a rain garden in the Plaza --> wetland bioswales

500

the Boone-Truly family is a big part of UW Bothells' history. What landmark on campus was theirs and what did they do on the land that is now known as the wetlands?

what is: the truly house and they owned a purebred cattle ranch where 500 head of beef cattle were raised each year in what is now known as the wetlands

250 points/ section correct

500

summit hall is home to a lot of offices on campus.. what are they?


what is: husky card office, registrar office, financial aid office, international student services, admissions office

100 points/ office


500

describe each floor of the library.

**(50)bonus points: what is a fun fact about the library floors and noise level??

what is: 

1st floor: information commons desk, subject specific librarians, and printing stations 

2nd floor: library classrooms, IT servies 

3rd floor: group study rooms that students can reserve, book stacks, silent reading room 

170/ floor and description

**noise level is expected to go down with each floor 

1st floor--> for collaboration 

2nd floor--> quiet floor 

3rd floor--> silent study floor  

500

During FY A&O Day 1 Lunch...

"I am really looking forward to connecting with my peer coach later!! Can you go over the main meta majors again?"


- Education and Society

- Tech and Engineering 

- Business and Policy 

- Health and Natural Sciences 

- Arts and Media