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Campus Visits Contact

Contact
LindaSpence-Noyer
Program Administrator

Address
Mattress Factory 251
Box 358400
Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone
253-692-4742

Email
visituwt@uw.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Mattress Factory
University Bookstore
Library
Tioga
Carlton Center

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Tacoma Art Museum
Washington State History Museum
Museum of Glass
LeMay America's Car Museum
Grand Cinema

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 3pm daily
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Not Available

Times

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available

Arrangements

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Capital Aeroporter runs between SeaTac airport and UW Tacoma. Book online in advance at http://www.capair.com/discounts#. Other ground transportation options from SeaTac can be found here. The Sound Transit (public transportation) bus schedule and fares are listed here.

Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-5 Northbound (coming from Lakewood or Olympia): Take Exit 132 to SR16/S. 38th Street and stay in the righthand lane. Just before the exit curves to join SR16, take the righthand ramp marked "I-5/Downtown Tacoma". Stay in that lane to reach the exit for I-705/City Center. From I-705 take the South 21st Street exit. Turn left at the traffic light onto 21st Street. Go through the light at Pacific Avenue and the campus will be on your right. From I-5 Southbound (coming from Federal Way or Seattle): Take Exit 135 to Portland Avenue and stay to the right. Turn right onto Portland Avenue. Then after the next light, turn left to merge onto SR509 to City Center. Continue through the light at Pacific Avenue and the campus will be on your right.

Local Accommodations
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma Downtown is across the street from campus. Amenities include free parking and complimentary breakfast.

Admissions

Applicants: 2,036
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Average HS GPA: 3.29






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