Academic Affairs

At UW Bothell, we pride ourselves on providing a leading-edge educational experience that goes beyond traditional boundaries. Our approach is built upon three distinctive practices: cross-disciplinarity, connected learning, and community engagement.

Our mission

The Division of Academic Affairs is committed to the values of respect, collaboration, and equity as we execute the university’s mission and vision with a focus on student success (undergraduates and graduates), faculty and academic staff success, and the many academic aspects of the campus strategic plan.

We are committed to excellence across student experiences, faculty intellectual communities, and staff engagement. Our 3C’s Framework serves as a guiding principle for resource allocation, ensuring that our distinctive practices continue to shape and enhance our work.

• Cross-Disciplinarity emphasizes innovative teaching and scholarship, fostering collaborations across disciplines.
• Connected Learning focuses on building impactful relationships and applying theory to practice.
• Community Engagement involves collaboration to create positive change.

Central academic units

Join us and experience the transformative power of leading-edge education. Together, we’re shaping the future and making a difference in our communities and beyond. See below for more information on the central units that make up our division.