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University of Puget Sound Honored with Beacon Award for Freedom Education Project Puget Sound
The University of Puget Sound has been awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence in Student Achievement and Success by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This honor celebrates the transformative impact…
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Outdoor Learning
Grayson Shearer ’25 grew up backpacking near his hometown of Denver, and by the time he arrived for his first year at Puget Sound, there wasn’t much he hadn’t experienced on a trail. So when Shearer heard from a friend last…
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The First and Finest
One of the fondest memories that George Tomlin ’82 had in supervising the pediatric clinic in the University of Puget Sound’s School of Occupational Therapy took place after OT students started working with a 7-year-old boy who…
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Our rigorous curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, so no matter what you choose to study, you’ll have opportunities to explore new subjects and ideas.
At Puget Sound, you get to know your professors and classmates, building community and connections that will benefit you long after graduation.
Take your education beyond the classroom with hands-on learning experiences from study abroad to internships to summer research.
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Meghan Mooney '23
“This is a school where, if you get to know your professors, they become your community, cheering you on. It made me feel like I could do everything I set out to achieve.”
Mountains, City, Sea
From our beautiful Tacoma campus, you’re close to the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer, from world-class cuisine to backpacking in Olympic National Park.
After Puget Sound
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84%
of the Class of 2023 is employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service -
90%
of graduates highly satisfied with their education -
Top 10
Peace Corp volunteer producing institution
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Latina/o Studies and Music
Angela Ronces-Cortez '24
“I feel like my educational experience is a good example of what you get at a liberal arts school like Puget Sound. My love of learning really flourished here.”
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Puget Sound Master of Public Health Grad Supports Global Health Efforts
Rebekah McCosby MPH’23 likes to describe herself as a generalist. She began her undergraduate degree studying nursing, but quickly realized it wasn’t for her and switched to biology. After graduation, she worked in a community…
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Taking His Time
The most daunting moments of Eric Mercer Jr.’s career have arrived in relative quiet, far from any spotlights or screaming fans. The audiences have been small but discerning, and each instance provided what Mercer’s mentor and…
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That Voice You Hear
Access to National Public Radio’s Washington, D.C., headquarters is limited these days; tours of the building, located a mile due north of the U.S. Capitol, remain suspended as they have been since the COVID-19 pandemic began…
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January
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39th Annual University of Puget Sound Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
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Welcome Back: Breakfast Treats with CHWS!
January
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Northwest Sinfonietta Presents: Immortal Beloved
January
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Financial Foundations: Budgeting Basics
January
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39th Annual University of Puget Sound Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
The observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday has been a tradition at University of Puget Sound since before it…
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Welcome Back: Breakfast Treats with CHWS!
Join CHWS staff in the Wheelock Lobby and learn about the outreach events and counseling groups being offered in Spring…
January
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Arts
Northwest Sinfonietta Presents: Immortal Beloved
The Northwest Sinfonietta performance, Immortal Beloved, conducted by Mei-Ann Chen with Denise Dillenbeck, violin, will…
January
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Financial Foundations: Budgeting Basics
In this Budgeting Basics session, you’ll learn practical tips and strategies to create a budget that works for your…
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Financial Aid
More than 90% of Puget Sound students receive financial assistance to pay for college.
Academics
With more than 50+ traditional and interdisciplinary undergraduate programs and five graduate programs, you’ll find your fit at Puget Sound.