Academic Resources

American Indian Studies (AIS) Department

The American Indian Studies department is the home of American Indian and indigenous knowledge at the University of Washington. They are a community of faculty, students, staff and local partners engaged in the interdisciplinary study of indigenous peoples with the collective goal of fostering indigenous wellness, political sovereignty, cultural revitalization and cross-cultural understanding.

Padelford Hall Room C-514

206-543-9082

native@uw.edu

 

Instructional Center (IC)

The mission of the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Instructional Center is to promote the academic achievement, retention and successful graduation of under-represented minority, first-generation college and economically disadvantaged students and to improve their chances of gaining admission to graduate and professional schools. This is achieved by providing both academic support and mentoring, empowering students with the skills and tools for successful life-long learning and providing a supportive and nurturing learning community that embraces diversity, cultivates academic excellence, and fosters collaboration and engagement.

1307 NE 40th Street

206-543-4240

ic@uw.edu

 

Academic Support Programs

Academic Support Programs creates transformative educational experiences to help undergraduates thrive academically at the University of Washington. Committed to a diverse and inclusive university, we develop varied models of support to help all our students succeed. These models include a multidisciplinary study center (The Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment, or CLUE), challenging and supportive academic achievement courses, tutoring and mentorship programs, and collaboration with campus partners.

aspuw@uw.edu