The University of Puget Sound is a small liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington. It features many different classes on a beautiful campus in North Tacoma, close to the waterfront.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Even though UPS is a small school, with a little effort you can participate in many great clubs and activities throughout the year.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Because UPS is a liberal arts school, they really try to help you find what you are passionate about. As a freshman you get both an professor academic adviser and a student academic adviser. There are many different classes and in general the professors are engaging and care about your success.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Living on campus is a requirement for the first two years at UPS. The dorms are generally well kept. The policy for living on campus is a good one, as it is at the dorms where you really start to meet people and make connections you may not have in class.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are two places on campus that serve food. There is the sub and the cellar. Both are located in the student union building. The sub is the cafeteria and can get a little redundant but you can always find something. The cellar is the campus pizza place and has many items on the menu. There is also a small student store where you can get small groceries. In addition, there are three cafes on campus.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
You can explore Tacoma. UPS is very close to the waterfront and Ruston. In addition point defiance park is a 10 minute drive away. Seattle is about 45 minutes by car or you could take a bus, which will take longer but the school does provide orca cards so you can take public transportation for free.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
UPS is an extremely expensive school, but they do offer decent scholarships if you have good grades. Overall, the education is very good. Within the first year I learned a lot in class, and found ways to connect what I learned in the classroom with current events in the world.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Oppenheimer cafe is located in the science quad is a all glass cafe
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who are willing to learn in and out of the classroom
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many clubs on campus and if there isn't one you are interested in you could start one.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There is campus security and they are always there for you. They are generally very good at keeping you updated with anything that may occur on campus
The University of Puget Sound is a small liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington. It features many different classes on a beautiful campus in North Tacoma, close to the waterfront.
Even though UPS is a small school, with a little effort you can participate in many great clubs and activities throughout the year.
Because UPS is a liberal arts school, they really try to help you find what you are passionate about. As a freshman you get both an professor academic adviser and a student academic adviser. There are many different classes and in general the professors are engaging and care about your success.
Living on campus is a requirement for the first two years at UPS. The dorms are generally well kept. The policy for living on campus is a good one, as it is at the dorms where you really start to meet people and make connections you may not have in class.
There are two places on campus that serve food. There is the sub and the cellar. Both are located in the student union building. The sub is the cafeteria and can get a little redundant but you can always find something. The cellar is the campus pizza place and has many items on the menu. There is also a small student store where you can get small groceries. In addition, there are three cafes on campus.
You can explore Tacoma. UPS is very close to the waterfront and Ruston. In addition point defiance park is a 10 minute drive away. Seattle is about 45 minutes by car or you could take a bus, which will take longer but the school does provide orca cards so you can take public transportation for free.
UPS is an extremely expensive school, but they do offer decent scholarships if you have good grades. Overall, the education is very good. Within the first year I learned a lot in class, and found ways to connect what I learned in the classroom with current events in the world.
Oppenheimer cafe is located in the science quad is a all glass cafe
Students who are willing to learn in and out of the classroom
There are many clubs on campus and if there isn't one you are interested in you could start one.
There is campus security and they are always there for you. They are generally very good at keeping you updated with anything that may occur on campus