UW Tacoma Fun Facts
How large is the UW Tacoma student population?
5,352 students (2019-2020)
UW Tacoma is one of three campuses. What are the other two UW Tacoma campuses?
Where are SEATTLE and BOTHELL?
______ are available to guide their peers toward academic success through one-on-one appointments to discuss study habits, set academic goals and develop effective learning strategies.
Who are the Peer Success Mentors?
I am known to help expand your college experience globally. I've sent students to Japan, New Zealand, Amsterdam, and Costa Rica to name a few.
Where is the Office of Global Affairs and Study Abroad?
PA
What is a Pack Advisor?
How many acres of land does UW Tacoma sit on?
46 Acres
What year did UW Tacoma open its doors?
1990
I'm pretty popular on campus and everyone wants to take pictures with me. I'm a middle child - my youngest sibling is Holly and my oldest sibling is Harry.
Who is Hendrix the Husky?
Stop by for a snack in between classes. #WestCoastistheBestCoast
What is the West Coast Groceries?
SAB
Student Activities Board
What is the name of the glass-artist who created The Chinook Red Chandelier hanging in the Snolqalmi Building?
Dale Chihuly
What year did UW Tacoma accept its first Freshman class?
2006
I'm considered one of the TOP DAWGS of UW Tacoma. I oversee Admissions & Enrollment, Student Life, On-Campus Housing, and Student Support Services. My official title is the Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs.
Who is Mentha Hynes-Wilson?
This office was created to help cultivate an institutional vision and commitment to diversity while ensuring an equitable environment for all members of the UW Tacoma community.
What is the Center of Equity and Inclusion (CEI)?
NSEOF
New Student Enrollment and Orientation Funds
Metro Coffee
Anthem Coffee
Starbucks
West Coast Groceries
This location became a development trunk for the growth of Tacoma, sprouting rail sidings to serve industrial and shipping facilities in what is now the warehouse and brewery district, including UWT. In 1885 a major fire devastated downtown Tacoma, prompting the first building codes, which called for brick and stone permanent structures. It wasn't until 2003, UW Tacoma had an active train drive through this part of the campus.
Where is the Prairie Line Trail?
Some say I might be THE TOP Dawg on campus. I'm the fourth person to hold this prestigious title on campus. You can always catch me on campus wearing a nice tailored suit and purple tie.
Who is Dr. Mark Pagano?
I'm home to the School of Engineering & Technology, Global Honors, Global Engagement, Multimedia Lab, School of Nursing and Health Care Leadership, and one of the student computer labs.
Where is Cherry Parks?
ASUWT
Associated Students of the University of Washington Tacoma
What are the 5 values of UW Tacoma?
This building is known as THE OLDEST building on any UW campus. In 1883 the Northern Pacific Railroad built a temporary wooden depot at 17th Street and Pacific Avenue.
Where is the Pinkerton Building?
You might see me as the only student sitting in the table with UW Tacoma leadership. I represent the student body and I change every year.
Who is the ASUWT President?
I'm the newest addition to the UW Tacoma community. Visit me when you need the Biomed Lab, Electrical Engineering Lab, or Urban Design Room.
Where is the Tacoma Paper & Stationery Building (TPS)?
FERPA
Federal Rights and Privacy Act