Need to find information for current students or various academic programs? These sites include the basic information available for prospective students, as well as any detailed info specifically for current Loggers.
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Find information about academic honors such as:
- Dean's list
- Honor societies
- Convocation speakers
- Fellowship recipients
The Office of Academic Advising provides support when you're declaring a major, developing a four-year academic plan, selecting courses, considering a leave of absence, and more. Support is available from professional staff members, as well as peer advisors.
253.879.3250; Howarth 114; academicadvising@pugetsound.edu
Student Accessibility and Accommodation provides support for students with documentation of long-term or temporary needs for accommodations or access to academics, such as requiring extra time on exams due to dyslexia, anxiety, or a concussion. Students must register with SAA and request accommodations at the beginning of each semester. Accommodations can be provided for both visible and invisible needs.
Student Accessibility & Accommodation
253.879.3399; Howarth Hall, Room 103A; saa@pugetsound.edu
The University Enrichment Committee (UEC) invites proposals for travel funding for full-time students whose independent work has been accepted for presentation at regional or national conferences.
The phrase "digital humanities" refers to a broad set of practices that augment the traditional scholarly work of the humanities with software-assisted methods, such as:
- Digital essays
- Digital mapping
- Network visualizations
- Presentations
- Text analytics
- Timelines
Faculty office hours are times when professors and students can meet one-on-one to discuss particular assignments, key ideas in the course, hobbies and career interests, and more. Generally, no appointment is needed to visit during the listed hours.
Professors usually list their office house at the top of their syllabi, as well as on their office doors and in their email signatures. They are sometimes included on the faculty webpage, as well.
See also: Take Your Professor to Lunch
The fellowships office serves students by providing information and support to help them develop outstanding applications for competitive local and national scholarships. Heard of Fulbrights, Watsons, and more? Make the fellowships office your first stop on the way to getting one.
253.879.3250; Howarth Hall, Room 114J; fellowships@pugetsound.edu
Information on graduation and curriculum requirements may change slightly from year to year. The current year's requirements are available online, as are archived Bulletins with official information for each academic year.
An integral aspect of a Puget Sound education is putting concepts from the classroom to use in the real world through hands-on, high-impact experiential learning opportunities, such as student research, study abroad, an internship, or more.
Gain valuable experience, make a difference in the community, and explore a potential career path through an internship. Explore opportunities available through the Civic Scholarship Initiative, the Reflexive Immersive Sophomore Experience (RISE), Career and Employment Services, and numerous other opportunities.
Internship Resources From Career & Employment Services
The Community Music Department offers year-round programming and proves noncredit musical instruction to people throughout the Puget Sound region-- beginners and experienced musicians, alike. Connect with exceptional instructors to engage and nurture your musical talents and interests.
253.879.3575; Jones Hall, Room 107; communitymusic@pugetsound.edu
The Office of the Registrar offers a variety of services for students, including course registration, transcript requests, transferring credits, applications for graduation, veterans benefit, and more.
253.879.3217; Jones Hall, Room 013; registrar@pugetsound.edu
Take advantage of the resources available through Collins Memorial Library to help you learn how to conduct good research for your academic work. Pro tip: Utilize library liaisons, powerhouse librarians with specialty areas who can help you take your research to the next level.
253.879.3669; 253.879.3675 (recorded hours); libref@pugetsound.edu
The Center for Speech and Effective Advocacy offers assistance for students who need to write and give speeches, including a collaborative space to practice public speaking. Learn directly from trained peer speech consultants.
Center For Speech & Effective Advocacy
Howarth Hall, Room 210; speechcenter@pugetsound.edu
New information and fresh insight is waiting to be discovered! Students have numerous opportunities to conduct independent research and to team up with faculty members to contribute to ongoing projects. Every summer, undergraduates pursue research on their own design through grants in either science and mathematics fields or in the arts, humanities, and social science.
Puget Sound offers study abroad programs in many countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Oceania. Between Experiential Learning and the Office of International programs, we will guide and assist you with all your study abroad planning—when to apply, when to go abroad, how to adjust when you're there, and how to acclimate when you return.
253.879.2515; Howarth Hall, Room 215; internationalprograms@pugetsound.edu
Looking to take a class during the summer? Get a leg up on fulfilling your core requirements or take a difficult class without the distractions of the regular academic year. Explore both for-credit (Summer Term) and noncredit (Community Support) options.
The Center for Writing and Learning offers peer tutoring in writing across the curriculum and in subject-specific content, as well as classes and workshops, and academic counseling.
253.879.3395; Howarth Hall, Room 105; cwl@pugetsound.edu
Writing and subject tutoring appointments: Howarth 109, 253.879.3404, cwlappointments@pugetsound.edu