Diversity at the University of Washington
At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.
Focusing on Race & Advancing Equity at the UW
The Office of the Provost’s latest report in its series on Trends & Issues in Higher Education spotlights some of the people and programs at the forefront of how the UW strives to create a welcoming climate, as well as teach and encourage dialogue about race and equity.
- Read the Report
- Learn more about the UW Race & Equity Initiative
- Watch President Ana Mari Cauce’s Address – We the People: Diversity, Equity and Difference at the UW
Explore Diversity

World Changing Research
UW faculty conduct research on the benefits of cultural diversity, as well as its challenges. This generates new knowledge that has economic, social and cultural impacts, on both local and global scales. Learn more

Learning About Difference
The study of diversity fosters an understanding of cultural traditions, histories and influences. It sharpens critical and analytic thinking, explores sources of inequality in society and encourages a vibrant intellectual community free of bias and prejudice. Learn more

Making Change, Transforming Lives
Students, faculty and staff strive to improve the well-being of our communities by mobilizing our collective capacities so that we can better the world around us. Learn more
Future Students
Current Students
- Academic Advising
- Career Resources
- D Center
- Disability Resources for Students
- Diversity Courses
- Instructional Center
- Q Center
- Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre
- STEM Resources
- Student Organizations
- Undergraduate Research
- Undocumented Student Resources
- Women’s Center
- wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ -Intellectual House