The faculty at Puget Sound is first and foremost a teaching faculty, selected for excellence in various subjects and for their desire and ability to transmit that knowledge in a manner that promotes critical thinking. Classes are generally, but not limited to, discussion seminars, lectures, presentations, labs, or a mixture of two or more. The average class size is under 20, which gives an opportunity for all students to participate in class discussion. Yes, all students are assigned homework. The academic system at Puget Sound is a continuous assessment system.
Students work closely with faculty and are graded on their work throughout the semester.
It is not unusual to have multiple tests, exams, and papers scheduled throughout the term, in addition to a final exam or research paper. Students describe the work at Puget Sound as challenging. The workload will not be too overburdening if you apply good time management. Generally, you should spend at least 3 hours of studying for every 1 hour spent in class. Tutoring and advising resources are available for all students on campus through the Center for Writing and Learning .