UW in the High School
Want to challenge yourself and get ahead at the same time?
UW in the High School lets you take University of Washington courses and earn college credit without ever leaving your high school campus.
Through UW in the High School, UW courses are free for public school students and offered at a reduced rate for private school students. Learn more about how UWHS works and how to decide if it's right for you.
Jump Start Your College Experience
Hear about the experiences of students and teachers who take part in UW in the High School.
Duration: 3:17
Explore the UW Difference
Take a UW Course at Your School
Take the same courses offered on the UW campus, taught by your own teachers, who are trained by the UW department offering the course.
Stretch Yourself Academically
Challenge yourself to real college coursework. Schools offer courses ranging from astronomy and calculus to computer programming and Spanish.
Get a Head Start on College
Earn both high school credit and credit toward your college degree. These credits are valuable whether you plan to attend the UW someday or another college or university.
Access UW Student Services
As a UWHS student, you have access to a variety of UW student services. You can borrow from the UW libraries and schedule appointments with the Odegaard Writing & Research Center.