The UW Time Schedule, commonly known as the course catalog, lists credit classes offered at the University of Washington – Seattle. It is updated daily and is subject to change. You can get the up-to-the-minute status of any section by clicking on the five-digit Schedule Line Number.

UW Time Schedule

Time Schedule FAQs

The following FAQs are to assist students.

A glossary of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms often used in the Office of the University Registrar, Enrollment Management, and Schmitz Hall.

Glossary of Terms

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Academic Calendar

A resource for students and staff regarding all important registration dates and deadlines every quarter.

ACCESS Program

A program for Washington State residents, age 60 and older, that allows them to audit one or two university courses per quarter on a space-available basis for a reduced rate.

Add Code

Entry codes are five-digit random numbers issued to students by academic departments as authorization to add or drop a restricted course or section. Add Codes are not transferable. All courses require an add code beginning the seventh calendar day of the quarter. AKA: Entry Code.

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Certificate of Enrollment

A document detailing a student’s enrollment history, including dates of attendance, full-time/part-time status, and whether the student has earned a degree at UW.

Change of Major/Minor

A student meets with their adviser to discuss their academic career plan, then completes the appropriate paperwork (Change of Major/Minor Form) which is then submitted to the Registration Office for processing. Some majors and minors may have restrictions for which students must meet minimum admissions requirements.

Commencement

The ceremony at which students celebrate earning academic degrees; also known as Graduation. Managed by the Office of Ceremonies.

Continuum College

University unit that manages several programs such as PCE, UW in the High School, online courses, and non-matriculated (Autumn through Spring) registration.

Cross-Campus Registration

A process which permits students at Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses to register for courses at a location other than their home campus. Permission must be sought from the Registration Office at their home campus and students must meet certain credit requirements prior in order to be eligible.

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Dean’s List

The University of Washington recognizes students after each academic quarter and year for their high scholarship award and inclusion on the corresponding Dean’s List. A suitable and official notation of this achievement is recorded on the student’s University transcript.

Degree Verification

Process managed by the National Student Clearinghouse. Third-party requestors & employers can use this service to verify degrees earned by students at the UW. OUR does not provide verifications for residencies, internships, fellowships, or other training and certificate programs.

Diploma

A certificate that testifies the recipient has completed a particular course of study. The Assistant Registrar for Credentials & Athletic Compliance manages diploma ordering and any requests for duplicate or lost diplomas.

Drop Slip

A document showing that a student dropped a course for them to either receive a refund from the bookstore or a tuition adjustment from Student Fiscal Services. Can be provided to a student by printing their registration transaction history on the SRF120 screen, then stamping with the Registrar’s Office address stamp.

Dubs

The UW mascot! [A.K.A. Dubs II. Although not an actual husky; Dubs is an Alaskan Malamute.]

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Education Record

Any record that directly identifies a student and is maintained by the institution or educational agency or by a party acting for the institution or educational agency. A key distinction of education records is that education records are shared. Education records can exist in any medium including the following: handwritten, typed, computer-generated, videotape, audiotape, film, microfilm, microfiche, email, and others. Education records are subject to FERPA.

Educational Outreach

Former name for University unit – Professional & Continuing Education (PCE).

Entry Code

Entry codes are five-digit random numbers issued to students by academic departments as authorization to add or drop a restricted course or section. Entry Codes are not transferable. All courses require entry codes beginning the seventh calendar day of the quarter. AKA: Add Code.

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Faculty Code

Another type of Entry Code for students enrolling in a research course or independent study courses such as 499, 600, 700, or 800. Faculty Codes are provided only by the instructor or department.

Fee-based Programs

Programs and their classes that do not receive direct financial support from the State of Washington. Registration for fee-based classes may either be done via Register.UW or via UW PCE, depending on the program.

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Husky Health Center

University unit that manages all immunizations and student health information. Only the Hall Health office can remove any immunization holds. Students may contact the Husky Health – Immunity regarding any immunization questions or to resolve any holds. Formerly “Hall Health.”

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Late Add Petition

Form students can use to add a course for a current quarter once the deadline to add a course via Register.UW has passed, or to retroactively add a course to a quarter that has already passed. The form must be signed by the instructor and a department chair or designee granting approval.

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MyPlan

An academic planner that lets students search for potential courses and programs, audit their progress to explore academic programs, and discover which courses are needed to complete a degree. MyPlan can also be used to build schedules and send any planned courses to the Student Personal Services registration system. (Currently, MyPlan can only be used to add courses; courses cannot be dropped via MyPlan).

MyUW

A portal by which students can view their personal data, notices, grades, and financial information. Students log into MyUW with their UW NetID to view a number of campus and University services.

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National Student Clearinghouse

A nonprofit and nongovernmental organization and the leading provider of educational reporting, data exchange, verification, and research services. Students can receive free certificates of enrollment via a self-service portal. Third-party requestors can receive degree and date of attendance information for students, former students, and alumni.

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Preferred Name

A name that a student would like to be called in classroom settings and when interacting with University personnel. Students can set their preferred name at identity.uw.edu.

Pre-Registration

One week before the first day of registration, students can log into Student Personal Services to complete the required pre-registration notices, including acknowledgements, FERPA notifications, UPASS, insurance, address updates, etc. It is recommended that students complete these steps ahead of their assigned registration day.

Pre-Requisites

One or more courses, a minimum placement test score, or a minimum grade required in order to register for a particular course. The Time Schedule and MyPlan will indicate which courses have prerequisites. Only a department can determine if a student has met the criteria and waive pre-requisites for a course. Registrar Student Services cannot make this determination.

Pronouns

Pronouns provide a grammatical way to refer to people without using their name, and they are one of the ways to portray a person’s gender identities. Some pronouns are gendered (she/her/hers or he/him/his), while others are gender-neutral (such as they/them/theirs). By honoring people’s pronouns, we foster a safe, inclusive UW community where everyone feels respected and welcomed for who they are.

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Register.UW

The new registration system for all UW students. Students can complete their Pre-Registration steps and the access the new registration system and resources.

Registration

Process by which students add, drop, or change courses on their academic schedule.

Registration Transaction Form

Form completed by a student for registration processes that they are unable to complete on their own via Register.UW such as resolving a time conflict, changing variable credits on a course, or – for international students – dropping a course after the first week of the quarter. The form is then submitted to the Registration office for processing.

Residency

Determines whether or not a student will pay in-state or out-of-state tuition. Students must show they have not come to Washington State primarily for educational purposes.

Returning Student Form

An application form that must be submitted by students who have not attended UW for two or more consecutive quarters (not including Summer). There is an $80 enrollment confirmation fee required before they can register. Students must be in good academic standing for them to return to UW.

Reverse Transfer

Reverse Transfer is a means by which a student may receive an associate’s degree after transferring from a two-year, lower-division institution of higher education to a four-year institution.

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Sole Possession Record

Those records that are kept in the sole possession of the maker of the records and are not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the maker of the records. Sole possession records are not subject to FERPA.

Study Abroad

Program that allows students to engage in a cultural and academic exchange program in another country. Students can participate in a study abroad program through UW or via an outside organization.

Summer Sessions at UW

Program organized by UW Continuum College. Allows visiting college students, high school students, and other adults/professionals to enroll as a non-matriculated student and take courses at the University of Washington.

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Time Schedule

A compilation of all courses offered each quarter. Includes the course names, SLNs, times, and any restrictions. The unit within the Office of the University Registrar that manages this information is the Time Schedule and Room Assignments office, or TSRA.

Transcripts

A transcript is a record of student achievement at the University of Washington and classes taken at any UW campus will appear on one transcript. Both Official and Unofficial versions of transcripts are available to students.

Tuition Exemption

A waiver that allows eligible UW faculty/staff and WA state employees to have the tuition cost for up to six credits per quarter covered by the University. Students must have active student status to receive the tuition exemption benefit. Eligibility for the tuition exemption benefit is determined by the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) office.

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U-PASS

A transit pass that allows students and UW staff unlimited rides on buses, commuter trains, and light rail. Students who pay the services & activities fee are automatically enrolled in U-PASS and required to pay the U-PASS fee. Other categories of students and UW staff may choose to purchase a U-PASS at a discounted rate through the Transportation Services office. The U-PASS is linked to a student or staff member’s Husky Card.

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Withdrawal

When all courses are dropped from a student’s schedule. When a student withdraws from all courses during week 1 or week 2, only the withdrawal date will appear on the transcript. From weeks 3-10, a RD (for Registrar Drop) will appear on the transcript next to the student’s courses. Prior to Spring 2020, withdrawn courses appear on the University’s transcript with a W grade, followed by a number representing the week in which the course was dropped (3-7).

Abbreviations

A list of Curriculum Abbreviations can be found on the Student Guide.

The Reverse Transfer Program is a means by which a student may receive an associate’s degree after transferring from a 2-year, lower-division institution of higher education to a 4-year institution. The University of Washington Reverse Transfer program is limited to students who have transferred from a Washington Community or Technical College to the University of Washington.

Upon the student’s request, their current UW academic transcript is forwarded to the Washington Community or Technical College where it is reviewed to check if that student has become eligible to earn their associate’s degree. If so, the associate’s degree is awarded by the Washington Community or Technical College.

Frequently Asked Questions