Humanities First

Welcome to Humanities First

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Want to learn more about Humanities First?

Check out the video of our January Virtual Seminar for more information. Read More

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What can you do with a humanities degree?

We've asked our alumnx to explain how their degrees have impacted their careers. Read more about their journeys here. Read More

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The Program

Learn what Humanities First offers during the first year—and beyond. On this page you can find descriptions both of this year's program, and of...Read More

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For Students

Learn more about who is eligible for Humanities First , how to register as a newly admitted UW first year student, and get a feel...Read More

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About Us

Humanities First is a new First Year Experience for incoming students to learn about and connect with the University of Washington, our Seattle campus,...Read More

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"How student-designed video games made me rethink how I teach history"

September 20, 2021

Ever wonder whether video games could be useful teaching tools? Read how Professor Adam Clulow (University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts) achieved...

Dedicated to Dialects

September 03, 2021

Through the study of dialects, Elijah Pasco has combined his love of linguistics and theater.

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