Transfer Preview Day

Experience what it’s like to be a student at the University of Washington Bothell! Transfer Students as well as their families are invited to attend Preview Day.

Connect with faculty, advisors, and student support teams. Plan out your major pathway by using our Major Planning Worksheets.

All attendees receive an application fee waiver!

Whether you're exploring your college options or have already applied, Preview Day is the perfect way to discover the unique opportunities at UW Bothell.

Preview Day Check-In

10:00 AM at the North Creek Event Center

Preview Day kicks off at 10:00 AM. Check in is at the North Creek Event Center! You'll receive swag and enjoy refreshments while UW Bothell staff provide an overview of the event and how to transfer!

Program Information Sessions

10:20 AM

Learn more about the major you're interested in, including prerequisite courses, career outcomes, and more! Please note, students will have to select one session to attend.

Mock Classes at UW Bothell

11:05 AM

Attend a class taught by one of our UW Faculty, with the material specially chosen for today! Check out the classes below.

School of Nursing and Health Studies (SNHS)

Healthcare Ethics Case Study

Lecture by: Jamie L. Shirley, PhD, RN, Teaching Professor, School of Nursing and Health Studies

Changes in healthcare technologies and social attitudes result in complex ethical dilemmas in the clinical setting. This learning opportunity will focus on strategies of ethical analysis to assess one such dilemma. Meaningful class engagement will be encouraged.

School of Educational Studies

“Why High-stakes, Standardized Tests Are Bad for Education”

Lecture by: Wayne Au, Ph.D, Dean & Professor, School of Educational Studies

In this mini-lecture and discussion, Dr. Wayne Au, Professor and Dean of the School of Educational Studies, will outline critical issues with using standardized test scores to make important decisions about student learning and achievement.

School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Artificial Intelligence for Natural Intelligences

Lecture by: Michael Stiber, Professor, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

There is so much hype and excitement about artificial intelligence today that a person couldn't be blamed for thinking that this is something new to the world that is sophisticated beyond most of our abilities to understand. This talk's purpose is to debunk both of those preconceptions, explaining how today's AI technology represents the latest evolution of work that has been going on for over 70 years—and that it is based on ideas accessible to anyone.

Introduction to High Performance Computing (HPC)

Lecture by: Erica Parsons, Associate Professor, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Have you ever wondered what powers modern AI applications and Big Data? The answer is HPC, a fascinating intersection of computer science, software engineering, and information technology, where foundations like algorithms and data structures are building blocks, and the same principles apply from small to very large computational devices. In this mini-lecture, we will introduce key concepts and highlight the importance of understanding foundational principles.

School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS)

Can AI Make Ethical Decisions? Let’s Find Out—Improv Style!

Lecture by: Brinda Sarathy, Professor & Dean, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

What happens when we ask artificial intelligence to make ethical choices about the world we live in (from environmental policy to everyday decision-making)? In this interactive mock class, students will explore how AI systems are trained, where ethical challenges arise, and why human values still matter. Using light improv activities and audience participation (no acting experience required!), we’ll test real-world scenarios and see how different choices lead to different outcomes. This session offers a hands-on glimpse into how ethics, technology, and environmental issues intersect in the School of IAS.

School of Business

"The Operations of Business"

Lecture by: Gülru Özkan-Seely, Associate Professor, School of Business

During this brief session, we’ll explore what sets successful companies apart from the rest. In today’s competitive business world, organizations must deliver great products and services quickly, reliably, and affordably if they want to thrive. Our discussion will focus on how companies use operations management, along with marketing and financial strategies, to make real progress in global markets. It’s an opportunity to see how these ideas shape the business landscape and why understanding them can give you an edge in your future career.