UW Tacoma School of Urban Studies

UW Tacoma School of Urban Studies Degrees that make a difference

The UW Tacoma School of Urban Studies offers a BA in Sustainable Urban Development, BA in Urban Studies, BS in Urban Design, a MA in Community Planning, and a Certificate in GIS.

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Our very own Dr. Yonn Dierwechter and some MA in Community Planning students attended the last meeting in Pierce County ...
10/20/2025

Our very own Dr. Yonn Dierwechter and some MA in Community Planning students attended the last meeting in Pierce County for the Regional Transportation Plan! Check out more info with the Puget Sound Regional Council

The School of Urban Studies would like to wish a joyous Diwali to all those who celebrate!
10/20/2025

The School of Urban Studies would like to wish a joyous Diwali to all those who celebrate!

It's that time again! The Alumni Speaker Series is back with the first installment on Wednesday, October 22. The speaker...
10/16/2025

It's that time again! The Alumni Speaker Series is back with the first installment on Wednesday, October 22. The speaker? Jessica Grout, a 2010 Psychology alum who works as the Director of the PLU Couple & Family Therapy Center!

Visit this link for more info and to register: tacoma.uw.edu/alumni/alumni-speaker-series

It's International Pronouns Day! You deserve to be seen and heard today and everyday so normalize asking and sharing! ...
10/15/2025

It's International Pronouns Day! You deserve to be seen and heard today and everyday so normalize asking and sharing!

Dr. Anaid Yerena (School of Urban Studies) and Dr. Jeff Walters (School of Engineering and Technology) are leading the c...
10/15/2025

Dr. Anaid Yerena (School of Urban Studies) and Dr. Jeff Walters (School of Engineering and Technology) are leading the charge on an amazing project where UW Tacoma students explore urban housing systems in Latin America. Check out the story here: https://buff.ly/QqtUrhK

We must acknowledge the People, across all generations, of the stolen traditional territory of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup...
10/13/2025

We must acknowledge the People, across all generations, of the stolen traditional territory of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup, and other ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish People on whose lands we study and work.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Protect your mental health through fun activities you enjoy and surrounding yourself w...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. Protect your mental health through fun activities you enjoy and surrounding yourself with a positive support system! Check out the World Health Organization (WHO) for more resources.

Join Dr. Jamaal Wright on October 6 in MLG 110 for his talk on the politicized aesthetic praxis of Third Ward, one of th...
09/30/2025

Join Dr. Jamaal Wright on October 6 in MLG 110 for his talk on the politicized aesthetic praxis of Third Ward, one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in Houston, Texas as part of the Urban Studies Lecture Series!

Use the following link for more info and to register: https://buff.ly/kWE3g1n

SAVE THE DATE! Our Autumn Quarter Social Hour is coming up! This is an informal event open to anyone who is interested i...
09/25/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Our Autumn Quarter Social Hour is coming up! This is an informal event open to anyone who is interested in learning about the school and its majors, for students and alum to come together to exchange information about career pathways, meet the faculty and staff, and to make meaningful connections! It will be held at 7 Seas Brewery from 5p-7p. Pizza provided! 🍕

RSVP Here: https://buff.ly/93hXLJr

We're back Huskies! We welcome all new and returning students to the start of the 2025-2026 Academic Year! Join us on th...
09/24/2025

We're back Huskies! We welcome all new and returning students to the start of the 2025-2026 Academic Year! Join us on the Prairie Line Trail tomorrow to kick off Autumn Quarter 2025 at Convocation! From 12p-2p there will be free snacks, and special UW Tacoma swag up for grabs! 💜 💛

For more info about Convocation, click here: https://buff.ly/Sbzggwf

The School of Urban Studies wish you and yours a wonderful year filled with happiness and peace!
09/23/2025

The School of Urban Studies wish you and yours a wonderful year filled with happiness and peace!

We made it to fall! Bring on the corn mazes, pumpkin spiced lattes, and spooky season! Autumn Quarter 2025 starts in two...
09/22/2025

We made it to fall! Bring on the corn mazes, pumpkin spiced lattes, and spooky season! Autumn Quarter 2025 starts in two days and we can't wait to see you back on campus!

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