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Comparable Schools'
Facilities Grades:
Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- By George
- The Quad
- The Fountain
- The HUB
- The HUB lawn
- Odegaard
- Red Square steps
Student Centers
- Husky Union Building (HUB)
- South Campus Center (SCC)
- Student Activities Office (SAO)
Athletic Centers
- Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
- Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
College Prowler Take
The IMA is a high-tech facility outfitted with playing courts for intramural and pick-up games, a rock wall, swimming pool, indoor track, rooms for classes like yoga and aerobics, a workout room with televisions, a huge variety of machines, and adjacent fields for soccer, football, and other field sports. As a whole, the campus is visually stunning. The classic brick buildings and quaint brick walkways on the Quad evoke an Ivy-League feel—a look that peaks during spring when the cherry blossoms bloom. Certain buildings are absolute gems. For instance, Suzzallo Library, one of the older buildings on campus, looks as regal and grandiose as a European cathedral, especially when illuminated at night. However, a few architectural eyesores populate the campus, including Kane Hall, a building that was meant to be a modern adaptation of Suzzallo but looks more like a concrete slab. The few architectural anomalies around campus, however, barely dampen the incredible beauty that defines it. Just wait for the rose gardens to bloom and the fountain to spurt skyward, as two rows of trees guide all eyes to the peak of Mt. Rainier.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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I absolutely, positively love the...
I absolutely, positively love the fitness facilities at the UW. The IMA has given students every reason in the world to get fit. It is free, and the facilities are first-rate. Also, the Washington Yacht Club is well-suited for providing students with cheap fun on the water. Otherwise, I’d say the UW is good at supporting students. The facilities are generally above average. |
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At UW, there are tons of computers...
At UW, there are tons of computers for people to use, lots of eating areas and, of course, a huge athletic building where you can do tons of stuff. |
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The new buildings on campus are...
The new buildings on campus are very nice and very current on the latest technologies. Some of the older buildings are very stark and dungeon-like. The athletic center has nice facilities, but it is always very crowded. |
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I have honestly spent more time at...
I have honestly spent more time at the IMA than I have spent in any gym in my entire life. It makes a huge difference to have a clean and well-kept facility to work out in. The indoor climbing wall is amazing, and the indoor track is great for when treadmills are boring and it’s raining outside. People are always there, too, so it’s a good social venue, although they rarely talk to each other. |
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All the buildings are well kept,...
All the buildings are well kept, and the older ones are being redone. It’s a great campus. |
FactsWhat To Do on Campus
Browse job opportunities at the Center for Career Services located in Mary Gates Hall, browse through the University Bookstore, catch up on reading at one of the many libraries on campus, enjoy the rose garden near Drumheller Fountain, exercise or play sports at the IMA, go to the Henry Art Gallery or the Burke Museum, grab a coffee and read the Daily outside, grab lunch at By George or the HUB, lounge in the Quad on a sunny day, play a game of pool in the HUB Games Area, take a tour of campus, visit the Gateway Center in Mary Gates Hall and speak to an academic advisor
Favorite Things To Do
Spring quarter at the UW is the reason why students tolerate the rain during fall and winter quarters. Studying or lounging in the Quad when the cherry blossoms are in full-bloom is a highlight for most students. Grabbing lunch at the Husky Den with a friend, or wandering through the Henry Art Gallery are both great options. If you’re trying to exercise a bit, swim laps at the IMA or play basketball, volleyball, or football on or near Denny Field.
Movie Theater on Campus
- Yes, the quarterly movie series takes place in the HUB Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the HUB Ticket Office on the day of the show beginning at 8 a.m. Many times, these are double-features, so you get to watch two movies for around $3!
Bar on Campus
- None, but there are plenty of options nearby on the Ave.
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Tully’s Coffee is served in 21 espresso cafés/ bars on campus. If you’re on North Campus, try Parnassus in the art building. On South Campus? Check out the H-Bar in the physics and astronomy building. Somewhere in the middle? Suzzallo Espresso, near the entrance to Suzzallo Library is a great option. Even small or older buildings without built-in coffee stops have small espresso bars where you can grab a bagel and a caffeinated treat.
Did You Know?The Indoor Climbing Center at the IMA has over 5,800 square feet of climbing surface and is open all year round. Odegaard Undergraduate Library is home to 165,000 volumes of books specifically catered to undergraduate studies. It was named after Charles E.Odegaard, who was the UW’s President from 1958–1973.
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