Push Navigation Toggle Mobile Search Form Toggle Push Menu Toggle Breadcrumb Home Academics Academic Resources & Support ACADEMIC RESOURCES & SUPPORT IN THIS SECTION At Puget Sound, we want you to learn, grow, and achieve great things—and we’re committed to help you get there. From academic advising to our writing center to disability accommodations, you’ll find the support you need to pursue a life of purpose and impact. ACADEMIC ADVISING Stay on track for graduation with guidance from our faculty advisors, who are available to help you create a four-year academic plan, declare or change a major or minor, handle a leave of absence, and build strategies for academic improvement. Our peer advising program connects first-year students with junior and senior Loggers to help you navigate your first year on campus. GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVISING Considering apply to graduate school? Our advisors can help you plan your next steps and understand the requirements and application process for graduate programs at Puget Sound or elsewhere. PRE-LAW ADVISING Tailored specifically for students interested in attending law school after completing their undergraduate degrees, pre-law advising helps students with academic advising, application assistance, and resources for preparing for the LSAT. HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING Health professions advising supports students in preparing for and applying to health-related professional programs including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and more through academic advising, career counseling, mock interviews, letters of evaluation, and application assistance. BOOKSTORE The Logger Store, located inside Wheelock Student Center, is the easiest place to get everything you need for class. The bookstore stocks textbooks, calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters, and more supplies. SHOP NOW BULLETIN Published each fall semester, the Bulletin course catalog makes it easy to see every course offering for the coming academic year, stay up-to-date on changes to program and graduation requirements, and find a full list of our academic policies. CAREER & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Our career advisors are here to help you find a part-time job, land an exciting internship, or launch a career. With one-on-one advising appointments, interview skills prep, access to a university job board, career networking events, and a global alumni network, we can support your job search. CENTER FOR SPEECH & EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY Learning to master the art of public speaking is one hallmark of a well-rounded liberal arts education. The Center for Speech and Effective Advocacy can help you develop your presentation skills through workshops or one-on-one appointments with a student peer speech consultant. Our staff and online resources can help you prepare for a speech, refine your group presentation, learn to use visual aids, or craft a persuasaive argument. CENTER FOR WRITING & LEARNING The Center for Writing & Learning (CWL) provides support for your academic journey, including writing advising; subject-specific tutors; support for multilingual students; time management, organization, study, and test-taking resources; one-on-one appointments; and workshops to help you improve your writing and become a stronger student. DIGITAL HUMANITIES The Digital Humanities program brings innovative 21st century methodologies and practices to our liberal arts education and helps to increase the digital literacy of our campus community. Our consultants help students and faculty use software to rethink the way humanities are researched and taught through tools like text mining, annotated maps and timelines, data visualizations, and 3D modeling. FELLOWSHIPS Puget Sound students consistently win or are shortlisted for competitive grants, fellowships, and postgraduate programs. As Fulbright scholars, Frederick Douglass Global Fellows, Watson Fellows, and more, Loggers are making a difference locally and around the world. Our Fellowships Office can help you apply to the fellowship opportunity of your choice and develop your application. COLLINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY With over 500,000 volumes onsite, 190 databases, 63 study rooms, computers and photocopiers, 24/7 virtual librarian services, archives and special collections, a Makerspace, and access to 2.8 million volumes through interlibrary loan, Collins Memorial Library is your go-to resource for pretty much everything for your research needs. LEARN MORE SLATER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Founded in 1930, the Slater Museum of Natural History is one of the largest repositories of biological specimens in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to housing 75,000 mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, insect, and plant specimens, the museum is also a working laboratory supporting student and faculty research. The museum also provides science education outreach to Tacoma-area schools. LEARN MORE ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS A disability, visible or invisible, shouldn’t stand in the way of your education. We’re committed to removing obstacles for students to be full participants in campus life and embark on a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Our Office of Student Accessibility and Accommodation is available to support student needs and implement universal design across campus. LEARN MORE STUDENT RESEARCH At Puget Sound, our undergraduate students conduct real research in their field of study. Research awards during the semester and over the summer help students develop as scholars and critical thinkers as they gain experience and advance their understanding of the arts, humanities, and sciences. Learn More SUMMER TERM Taking a class during summer term lets you catch up on a college credit, get ahead of the game, try a new subject you’ve always wanted to try, strengthen your writing, earn a valuable transfer credit, or fulfill that promise you once made to yourself to be a lifelong learner. Summer term courses are offered at a reduced rate in condensed, six-week formats and are available to incoming students, current undergraduates, faculty, staff, and community members. LEARN MORE TRAVEL AWARDS We encourage students to share the results of their studies with the world. If your independent work is accepted for presentation at a regional or national conference, you can apply for a student travel grant of up to $500 to offset the costs of travel. SUPPORT FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS At Puget Sound, we welcome students who share a commitment to academic adventure and community participation while bringing diverse backgrounds and talents to our campus, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Undocumented students are encouraged to apply for admission, are eligible for financial aid and scholarships, and can receive additional resources and support. We’ll do everything we can to protect your privacy and do not voluntarily cooperate with immigration enforcement officials. LEARN MORE REGISTRAR The Office of the Registrar is available to assist you with registering for classes, tracking your graduation requirements, applying transfer credit, using veteran education benefits, and accessing your transcripts or other academic records. BACK TO THE TOP VISIT APPLY GIVE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND 1500 N. 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