One of the requirements of a UW bachelor's degree is a major, a subject you study in depth. Some examples of majors are Biology, Psychology, Drama, and Chemical Engineering. The UW has more than 120 majors to choose from.
Many students start taking classes toward their major in their freshman year.
You should concentrate on general education courses in your freshman and sophomore years. Some UW majors take four years to complete from the time you begin the prerequisite courses. There are many other examples. Many UW majors have admission requirements. In addition, some of these admit students only once a year.