University of Washington BothellStudent Guide

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Student guide · Autumn Quarter 2026

The semester, explained for University of Washington Bothell

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn Quarter 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Autumn Quarter 2026 runs Sep 30, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

13 entries
  1. Summer B Term 2026
  2. Autumn Quarter 2026Relevant now
  3. Winter Quarter 2027
  4. Spring Quarter 2027
  5. Summer 2027 A Term
  6. Summer Quarter 2027 Full Term
  7. Summer 2027 B Term
  8. Autumn Quarter 2027
  9. Winter Quarter 2028
  10. Spring Quarter 2028
  11. Summer 2028 A Term
  12. Summer Quarter 2028 Full Term
  13. Summer 2028 B Term

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Campus language

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12 terms

A

ASUWB
Associated Students of the University of Washington Bothell, the student government body.

C

CEB
Campus Events Board, a student-led organization that coordinates social and educational programming.
Common Grounds
The coffee shop located in the Commons Hall (UW2) building.

G

Gold Creek
Gold Creek Cafe, a dining location offering quick meals and snacks.

H

HERC
Health Educators Reaching Communities, a student group focused on health and wellness advocacy.
HV
Husky Village, the primary student housing complex located on the edge of campus.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus-wide events.
Summit
Summit Hall, the newest residential building on campus providing student housing.

T

The Promenade
The main central walkway that runs through the heart of the campus.
The Terrace
The Terrace Dining Pavilion, the main dining hall located in the Activities and Recreation Center.
The Wetlands
The 58-acre restored North Creek Wetlands that border the campus, often used for research.
Tri-campus
A term referring to the relationship and shared resources between the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
ARC
Activities and Recreation Center, the hub for fitness, student orgs, and dining.
Canvas
The learning management system used by instructors for course materials and assignments.
DISC
Discovery Hall, the primary building for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs.
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Gold Brew
HH
Husky Hall, an administrative building housing admissions and financial aid services.
Husky Card
The official student identification card used for building access, library services, and dining.
MyUW
The central web portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial accounts.
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Quad Market
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Terrace Dining Pavilion
The 372
The King County Metro bus route frequently used by students to commute between the Bothell and Seattle campuses.
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The Market
U-Pass
The universal transit pass integrated into the Husky Card for unlimited bus and light rail use.
UW1
Founders Hall, the first and main academic building on the Bothell campus.
UW2
Commons Hall, which houses the library, coffee shop, and various student services.
UWBX
The Beardslee Building, used for various academic and administrative offices.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn Quarter 2026 runs Sep 30, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Bothell for University of Washington Bothell Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Bothell.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,400

Cost of Living Index

150

Student Population

6,000

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

King County Metro bus service, Community Transit, Sound Transit regional buses

Nearest Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (regional primary), Paine Field (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Csb – warm-summer Mediterranean / marine west coast transition

Avg Annual Temp

52.5°F

Avg Snowfall

4 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

North Garage

garage

Closest to Cascadia College; includes EV charging.

South Garage

garage

Closest to UW1, UW2, and Library; includes EV charging.

West Garage

garage

Located on 110th Ave NE; includes EV charging.

Discovery Lot (Truly Lot)

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Located west of Discovery Hall; includes EV charging.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Washington Bothell

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Forest Hall

Capacity: 350

Room types: suite-style units

Horizon Hall

Capacity: 355

Room types: apartment-style units

Residence Hall names not fully specified in the provided search results

Capacity: 1,055

Room types: traditional residence hall-style, suites, apartments

Summit Hall

Capacity: 350

Room types: suite-style units

The Residential Village

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@washingtonbothell.edu

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