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Originally published October 30, 2009 at 12:13 AM | Page modified October 30, 2009 at 1:25 AM

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UW to offer 3-year undergraduate degree

A new University of Washington program will clear the way to a three-year undergraduate degree for students who arrive on campus with 45 credits.

A new University of Washington program will clear the way to a three-year undergraduate degree for students who arrive on campus with 45 credits.

The Husky Advantage program is designed for students who earn Advanced Placement or Running Start credits in high school and are motivated to finish quickly, either because they have plans for graduate school or because they are motivated to enter the work world.

About 500 freshmen come to UW each year with 45 credits.

University officials say they haven't been paying enough attention to these students. With the right guidance and fewer impediments, these students can save their parents a year of tuition.

This year resident undergraduates are paying $7,400 in tuition.

Most majors that will accommodate the Husky Advantage program are in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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I graduated from the UW in three years thanks to my time spent in the Running Start and AP programs in my high school. I definitely agree that...  Posted on October 30, 2009 at 12:42 PM by ekw. Jump to comment
BridgetOM: Bachelors degrees are a type of undergraduate degree. As are associates degrees, etc. A bachelors in science is different than a...  Posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:36 AM by redrabbit. Jump to comment
Well, good luck to those who are able to register for all their classes in 3 years. I'm sure some will still take the 5-year plan though...  Posted on October 30, 2009 at 2:46 AM by neuromajor. Jump to comment

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