With more than 1,200 courses in 50 traditional and interdisciplinary areas of study in the arts, natural and social sciences, and humanities, you’re sure to find your passion at Puget Sound. Explore our undergraduate majors and minors, emphases, and special programs.
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Cost & Aid
Learn more about our tuition & fees, as well as the many types of aid including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs available to help make your dreams a reality.
Visit Campus
Schedule a visit to get a first-hand experience of life at Puget Sound, or take a virtual tour to explore campus from the comfort of home.
Why Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound is a leading liberal arts university in the dynamic Pacific Northwest, offering a rigorous, flexible education that gives students the freedom to explore and shape their studies, supported every step of the way by mentors and advisors.
We believe that education isn’t something you get – it’s something you do. The Puget Sound experience is made unique by our interdisciplinary and experiential approach. Through our small class sizes that create deeper connections and discussions, numerous experiential learning opportunities such as research projects and study abroad programs, and over 100 student-led clubs and groups, you’ll find valuable ways to engage, explore, and connect in the classroom and beyond. Whatever your path may be, we are here to support your journey as you pursue a life of purpose and impact.
Grow — Core Curriculum
At Puget Sound, you’ll build a foundation for lifelong learning and explore real-world connections through our core curriculum consisting of two first-year seminars, courses from eight core areas of study, and interdisciplinary and experiential learning experiences. Click below to learn more about our core curriculum and academic offerings.
Puget Sound on the Road
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Explore the Possibilities
Puget Sound’s rigorous, flexible education is rooted in the tradition of the liberal arts—offering you the freedom to explore your passions. Our interdisciplinary and experiential approach prepares students to be engaged citizens, problem solvers, creators, and entrepreneurs.
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Activities and Clubs
A true college experience extends beyond the classroom. With over 100 student-led clubs and organizations, you’ll find opportunities to experience what you love or explore something new!
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How to Apply
Ready to kickstart your Logger journey? Find helpful links below as you begin your application to Puget Sound.
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Supporting our Students
At Puget Sound, we value the diverse perspective you bring to campus and understand that your safety, wellness, and sense of belonging are crucial to your success. Check out the many services we offer to ensure that you’re supported every step of the way.
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Read more about University of Puget Sound Students Explore Washington’s Backcountry in PacTrail
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University of Puget Sound Students Explore Washington’s Backcountry in PacTrail
This summer, a small group of University of Puget Sound students spent a week backpacking across the Olympic Peninsula, challenging themselves physically and mentally—and learning about the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest…
Read more about University of Puget Sound Alumnus Offers Students Valuable Internship Experience
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University of Puget Sound Alumnus Offers Students Valuable Internship Experience
When Logan Day ’15 first set foot at the University of Puget Sound with plans of playing baseball and becoming an English teacher, he had no idea he would find himself working for a renewable energy start-up company. After…
Read more about Puget Sound Students Support Tiger Conservation in Nepal
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Puget Sound Students Support Tiger Conservation in Nepal
In the lowlands of Nepal, near the Indian border, humans and tigers have coexisted for centuries. After years of declining numbers, tiger populations are now growing, putting pressure on resources like food, water, and land…
Meet Your Admission Counselors
Mary Campbell
Mary’s regions are: Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Eastern Washington, and Western Washington (Pierce County outside of Tacoma, Kitsap County, and Mason County)
Savannah Schaumburg
Savannah's regions are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Delaney Mitchell
Delaney's regions are: Alabama, Arkansas, Northern California (East Bay, Marin, Sonoma, Sacramento, and Greater Northern California), Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten
Lily Steller
Lily's regions are: Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties), Texas, and Oklahoma.
See Yourself at Puget Sound
Get a sense of life at Puget Sound by scheduling a campus visit or taking a virtual tour. We believe that you belong here and invite you to experience what it’s like to be a Logger.