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MyUW
What is MyUW? MyUW is your personal portal to University of Washington information. It is an easy-to-use tool for finding the resources you need to fulfill your goals at the University. MyUW gains you access to UW e-mail, registration, class schedules, tuition payments, transcripts, and much more. For security, your UW NetID and password and all functions of MyUW that contain sensitive information are encrypted before they are transmitted across the network. Your personal information is not disclosed unless such action is necessary to comply with the law, to protect UW property, or to enforce UW policy. Visit:
http://myuw.washington.edu
Graduate Students
Check in with your departmental academic advisor and your faculty advisor. They will assist you with program requirements, class selection, and registration related to your particular field of study.
Undergraduate Students
Check in at the Undergraduate Gateway Center as soon as possible to confirm the date and time of your Advising & Registration session. During your session you will receive instructions about how to register for classes and make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. An advisor or staff person can often help answer quick questions over the telephone or e-mail. NOTE: IPE Exchange students do not need to check in at the Undergraduate Gateway Center. Students arriving in the Summer should refer to the First Year Programs Web site for Summer Advising Information.
The Undergraduate Gateway Center is located at:
171 Mary Gates Hall
(206) 543-2550
Weekdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
advice@u.washington.edu
Appointments:
Thirty-minute advising appointments with counselors are available. Call 543-2550 or stop by to make an appointment. During registration, appointments become booked very quickly. Plan ahead.
Drop-In
On the first three days of Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters, students advising will be conducted on a drop-in basis only from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Just go to 171 Mary Gates Hall on get on the list. Plan to arrive no later than 3:00 pm.
Online Registration Through MyUW
Registration is quick and easy to do, but good planning before you register is essential. Make sure you have completed all of the following items before registering for classes:
__Checked in with the International Service Office (ISS).
__Turned in your Measles Immunity Verification Form at Hall Health.
__Talked with an academic advisor.
__Created a UW NetID.
For detailed instructions on how to register, go to the following Web page and follow the links:
http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/regelig.html
If you still have questions after reviewing this information, e-mail the registration office at regoff@u.washington.edu, or call (206) 543-8580, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
UW Grading System
UW uses a numerical grading system, to one decimal place. The highest grade is 4.0.
A=4.0
B=3.0
C=2.0
D=1.0
Grades descend by tenths down to 0.7, the lowest passing grade. This is the lowest grade where you can earn credit for the course. The next lowest grade is 0.0, a failure, with no credit earned.
Grade Point Average (GPA) and Grade Reports
You earn grade points for each graded course completed. Grade points are calculated by multiplying the number of credits attempted by the grade earned. The grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total grade points by the number of credits attempted. Grade reports are available from your personal MyUW homepage.
Pass/Fail
There are two pass/fail systems at the UW: Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory (S/NS) and Credit/No Credit (CR/NC). S/NS is an optional pass/fail way to take a UW course. Under this option, a grade of at least 2.0 is converted to an S, whereas a NS is earned if your grade is below 2.0. You do not earn credit for a course if you receive a NS. CR/NC is a pass/fail option selected by the department or by the professor offering the course; if you receive a NC you do not receive any credit. Before choosing either of these options, you should consult your academic advisor to learn the impact on your academic transcript and grade point average.
Although there are many libraries on campus which deal with particular disciplines, the two you will most likely use are the Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUGL) and the Suzzallo & Allen Library. Odegaard and Suzzallo are located on the campus’ Red Square. It is good to familiarize yourself with the layout of each library, and know which services are provided at each.
For hours and general information regarding libraries, or for further details about other specialized libraries, visit the following Web sites:
http://www.lib.washington.edu/
http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/hours/
OUGL Computing Commons is the University’s largest drop-in lab. See http://depts.washington.edu/sacg/facilities/labs/commons.shtml
The University Libraries Media Center supports the University of Washington curriculum and is intended primarily for individual study and research. The Media Center houses the Libraries’ main collection of audiovisual materials consisting of more than 25,000 items in a variety of formats, including VHS videotapes, DVD videodiscs, compact discs, and audio tapes. Equipment is available on site for viewing and listening. Most items are available for three-day loans. Items may be reserved by a professor for viewing by students in a particular course, and these items may be accessed on the premises by students enrolled in these classes. For more information about the Media Center, visit:
http://www.lib.washington.edu/media
Suzzallo & Allen Library
The library’s hours are available through the following link:
http://lib.washington.edu/about/hours/suz.html
The Suzzallo Library opened in 1926 and was named after Henry Suzzallo, the 15th president of the University. Henry Suzzallo envisioned a library that was “the soul of the University” and he was certainly able to accomplish this feat. Suzzallo is one of the most magnificent buildings on campus. A highlight of the Library is the Reading Room, which takes up the entire west façade on the third floor.
The Kenneth S. Allen Library was added to Suzzalo in 1990 and was named after the associate director of the UW Libraries from 1960 to 1982. His son, Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, helped finance the new building. A unique feature is the arcade between the north and south wings which acts as a major cross-campus pathway. For more information about the history of Suzzalo & Allen Library, visit:
http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=2566
There are five study rooms in Suzzalo, an espresso shop/study area, and many key resources. For more information, see:
http://www.lib.washington.edu/suzzallo/
Math and Writing Centers
The University of Washington offers a wide variety of writing centers to help students with their coursework. Check out the following address for both general writing help and a surplus of discipline-based centers:
http://depts.washington.edu/uwrite
Some centers are open to any student currently enrolled in classes, while others are specifically for undergraduates or for a particular discipline. Here are some samples of writing/study centers:
English Department Writing Center—open to anyone
http://depts.washington.edu/wcenter
CLUE Evening Drop-in Writing Center—undergraduate students only
http://depts.washington.edu/clue/writingcenter.html
Odegaard Writing & Research Center—open to anyone
http://depts.washington.edu/owrc
Business Writing Center—intended for undergraduates
http://depts.washington.edu/bwrite
History Writing Center—intended for undergraduates
http://depts.washington.edu/histwrit/
Math Study Center—open to anyone
http://www.math.washington.edu/msc
Statistics Tutor and Study Center—intended for undergraduates
http://www.stat.washington.edu/
Engineering Student Resources (math and science-based resources)
http://www.engr.washington.edu/advising/studycenter.html
Academic Honesty
Students at the UW are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic conduct. The following information should help clarify what is meant by the term “academic honesty” and help explain UW policy regarding it.
What is academic misconduct?
You are guilty of cheating whenever you present as your own work something that you did not do. You are also guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat.
Plagiarism
One of the most common forms of cheating is plagiarism, using another’s words or ideas without proper citation. When students plagiarize, they usually do so in one of the following six ways.
- Using another writer’s words without proper citation.
- Using another writer’s ideas without proper citation.
- Citing your source but reproducing the exact words of a printed source without quotation marks.
- Borrowing the structure of another author’s phrases or sentences without crediting the author.
- Borrowing all or part of another student’s paper or using someone else’s outline to write your paper.
- Using a paper writing “service” or having a friend write the paper for you.
The UW takes matters of cheating and plagiarism very seriously. Students found guilty of academic misconduct are subject to disciplinary warnings, reprimands, probation, and even expulsion.
Student Conduct Code
It is UW policy to support and promote each individual’s right to express views and opinions, to associate freely with others, and to assemble peacefully. In order to assure these rights to all members of the UW community, the General Conduct Code outlines prohibited conduct on the University campus and identifies applicable disciplinary codes under which sanctions can be applied for violation of the stated rules. Access to the complete text of the General Conduct Code is available at:
http://www.washington.edu/students/handbook/conduct.html
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