Chancellor Kristin G. Esterberg
I’m pleased to welcome you to the University of Washington Bothell. Our mission is to provide access to an excellent UW education and ensure students have a dynamic, hands-on experience, filled with opportunity inside and outside the classroom.
We offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree options — and pride ourselves on creating a small campus feel that is welcoming and inclusive to all.
I hope you join our diverse community of scholars and learners. Go Huskies!

The UW Bothell Distinction
Chancellor Kristin G. Esterberg often gets the question, “What makes UW Bothell different?” In this short video, she shares three characteristics that help set the campus apart from other universities.
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- As president of the Student Washington Education Association, Caitlin Ehlers is focused on equity for student teachers. The post A passion for education and advocacy appeared first on News.
- Chancellor Kristin Esterberg shares her experience in college as a student, a professor and an administrator, and encourages LGBTQ+ youth that “You belong here.” The post You belong in higher education appeared first on News.
- STEM students now have an opportunity to get professional experience without ever leaving campus. The post Center for Biotechnology Innovation & Training launches on-campus internships appeared first on News.