BIS 140

Academic Support

Access and Accommodations

Your experience in this class is important. It is the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS), please activate your accommodations via myDRS so we can discuss how they will be implemented on your courses.

The DRS office provides accommodations to foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all University of Washington students. All disability accommodation is determined through an interactive process that requires the engagement of both the student and DRS staff and starts with the student requesting accommodation. Meeting with DRS is particularly important to identify appropriate accommodations and/or auxiliary aids that can be implemented to create equal access in the areas where there are barriers caused by a disability. Once accommodation is established, they are applied proactively rather than retroactively, so planning ahead is particularly important.

If you have not yet established services through DRS but have a health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), contact DRS directly to set up an Access Plan. DRS facilitates the interactive process that establishes reasonable accommodations. Contact DRS.

Academic Success Coach

The academic success coach guides students through the many possible ways they can improve their learning and academic performance. Through 1:1 meetings, they assess the needs of a student and assist them in mapping a plan to achieve their short term and long-term academic goals. They share with students the multiple ways they can best utilize their strengths as scholars and as leaders.

Campus Library

The campus library offers use of computers and printing, research support, online resources, study rooms, study areas, accessible peripherals checkout, etc. For technical support with Library-related technology, please call the Library Tech Desk at 425.352.3145 during business hours.

Resource Guides

The Campus Library also has a small school supply pantry where you can find pens and pencils, notebooks, divider tabs, paper, mice, and even backpacks! Stock varies since the pantry is supplied by donations.

Career Services

Career Services engages with the UW Bothell community to empower Huskies to explore career interests, build skills, and connect with the employment community and experiential learning opportunities.

Learning Commons

The Learning Commons has several services to support students' academic success and is located in UW2-030. Appointments with each of the services can be booked through the Learning Commons website. Each service also has drop-in hours. Check their websites for more times, sign ups, and mroe information:

Writing and Communication Center (WaCC). The WaCC supports the University of Washington Bothell's campus-wide culture of writing and communication by working with students of all abilities, at any stage of the reading, writing, or presentation process.
Quantitative Skills Center (QSC). The QSC aims to help UW Bothell students develop skills and confidence with quantitative reasoning. They offer free drop-in tutoring, online tutoring and equipment check-out.

Health and Wellness

UWB Counseling Center is for anyone feeling overhwlemed, overly sad, desparate. They offer short-term (up to 6 sessions) mental health counseling free of charge to UW Bothell and Cascadia College students registered in the current quarter. They provide mental health-related services to facilitate students’ adjustment to college and their personal and psychological growth. Located in UW1-080. 425.352.3183.
The CARE TEAM (Consultation, Assessment, Response and Education) a confidential resource for the entire campus community when there are concerns about a student’s well-being. Their purpose is to provide proactive and supportive consultation, assessment, response, and education regarding students who may be at risk or in distress. Access via phone at 425.352.SAFE (7233). For immediate crisis, you can also contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988.
Visit here to learn more about emergency funding.
Here are links about emergency funding and resources for Undocumented and DACA students.
For students who prefer to use an inclusive, gender neutral bathroom, the closest one located to us is downstairs in the lower level of Discovery Hall, off of the ramp connecting DISC to UW2. Here is the campus information on Gender Neutral bathrooms located in the ARC (one on each level of the building and one in the lower level restroom room with shower), Discovery Hall (lower level, off of ramp connecting DISC to UW2), Beardslee Building (second floor, with shower), Husky Village.
The Health and Wellness Resource Center provides connections, financial coaching, and public benefits enrollment. Their services also include peer health education and sexual and relationship violence prevention and advocacy.
The Student Diversity Center has a mission to advocate for and collaborate with others to support a safe and inclusive campus community where resources will promote equity and social justice for all students, advocate and support students through education, and foster student success to marginalized and underrepresented communities at the University. The Diversity Center is by students and for students. They are open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-8pm and located in UW1-173. To learn more or make a reservation for space, call 425.352.5030, visit the website or email uwbdiv@uw.edu.
Husky Pantry is free grocery resources available to all enrolled UW Bothell students. Non-perishable food items are available, as well as some household and toiletry items. The Husky Pantry is located in the HaWRC in ARC 120, and will be open Mondays and Tuesday from 12:00-5:00pm. Students can email basicneeds@uw.edu with any questions.
Parenting Students are encouraged to look at the resources on the Parent Resources website. In addition, parenting students may apply for financial assistance through the Child Care Assistance Program.
Lactation stations can be found in UW1-128, UW2-336, Husky Hall 1419, and Beardslee Crossing 102 U. These stations are available from 8am-5pm and can be reserved online at uwb.edu/admin/services/lactation-station. Baby changing stations are located in Discovery Hall LL 050, UW2-L2 washrooms, UW1-L1 washrooms, LB1 and LB2-L1 washrooms. For up-to-date information, visit the Campus Lactation Stations website.
Reflection Rooms are open use spaces for all members of UWB who seek quiet time for meditation, reflection and prayer while on campus. No reservations are needed to utilize this space. Please follow the guidelines listed in the room about the expectations of the space. For more information, access the Lib Guide for the campus Reflection Room.
Violence prevention and advocacy is available for students and employees affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment and other related experiences. Connect with an advocate by calling 425-352-3851 or emailing uwbvae@uw.edu. NOTE: Email to the VAE is not a confidential form of communication, so avoid including personal information in your email. Instead, call or use email only to set up an appointment.
SafeCampus. Call SafeCampus at 206.685.7233 anytime – no matter where you work or study – to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus’s team of caring professionals will provide individualized support, while discussing short- and long-term solutions and connecting you with additional resources when requested.
Victim Advocacy and Support. The University of Washington offers free advocacy and support for students and employees affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other related experiences. NOTE: Email to the VAE is not a confidential form of communication, so avoid including personal information in your email. Instead, call or use email only to set up an appointment. This support office is located at the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HaWRC), in ARC-120, or via phone at 425.352.3851.