University of Washington

"If you can, take a TrIG. Don't worry that you won't fit in and don't wait until after your first quarter to start getting involved. The UW has so many services, resources, and opportunities that you will have to find and pick those that are a match for your interest. There are far too many to take advantage of them all, but that is a good thing."

—Kim, CHID TrIG Leader

What is a TrIG?

Most TrIGs consist of one or two departmental courses that you take along with other transfer students. Each TrIG also contains General Studies 199: The University Community; this two-credit class, which meets each week of autumn quarter, is facilitated by a TrIG Leader, who is a UW undergraduate and a former transfer student. A handful of themed TrIGs are offered stand-alone and can be combined with any class schedule.

Why should I take a TrIG?

TrIGs give you the opportunity to meet other students with the same academic interests, get connected with an academic department, familiarize yourself with the larger university community, and learn how to complement your University experience both socially and academically.

How do I take a TrIG?

First, attend your Advising & Orientation date over the summer. Once eligible to register for classes, you may register using the SLN (Schedule Line Number) next to the TrIG name on the list of TrIGs below. Note: TrIG clusters can't be broken up. You must take the entire set of courses in the TrIG or not take the TrIG at all.

Autumn 2011 Transfer Interest Groups (TrIGs)

STAND-ALONE
TrIG Focus SLN Courses Sec Days Time
TrIG Leader

Science

14402 Gen St 199: The University Community T4 M 8:30am–9:20am Steven Brey

Business

14415 Gen St 199: The University Community U5 F 9:30am–10:20am Sin Sze Tong

Pre-Health

14399 Gen St 199: The University Community T1 W 9:30am–10:20am Shazia Allibhai

Business

14400 Gen St 199: The University Community T2 Th 1:30pm–2:20pm Alex Barth

General Interest

14406 Gen St 199: The University Community T8 T 1:30pm–2:20pm Karissa Kingery

Student Parents

14413 Gen St 199: The University Community U3 M 1:30pm–2:20pm Rose Stevens

International Students

14405 Gen St 199: The University Community T7 F 10:30am–11:20am Chi-Han Ho

General Interest

14416 Gen St 199: The University Community U6 W 10:30am–11:20am James Vandercoevering

Sociology

14401 Gen St 199: The University Community T3 M 11:30am–12:20pm Adrian Bennet

International Students

14403 Gen St 199: The University Community T5 F 11:30am–12:20pm James Chan

Social Sciences

14404 Gen St 199: The University Community T6 F 11:30am–12:20pm Anneliese Cook

Social Sciences

14411 Gen St 199: The University Community U1 M 11:30am–12:20pm Deidra Parsinen

General Interest

14414 Gen St 199: The University Community U4 M 11:30am–12:20pm Cassidy Stout

Communications

14407 Gen St 199: The University Community T9 T 12:30pm–1:20pm Kara Moreno

Pre-Engineering

14412 Gen St 199: The University Community U2 M 2:30pm–3:20pm Juana Reid

Psychology TrIGs

Offered in the clustered format with two options. The first option of classes is for students who need Psychology 202 AND 209. This is considered a full-time load. The second option is designed for students who have completed either 202 OR/AND 209 but would like to be a part of a TrIG .

Registering using this SLN will enroll you in this 12-credit cluster of classes. These course cannot be taken separately.

SLN Courses Sec Days Time
TrIG Leader
14397 Gen St 199: The University Community TA W 1:30pm–2:20pm Vanessa Yuan
14396 Gen St 199: The University Community T (lec) W 12:30pm–1:20pm Carrie Perrin
Psych 202 A MTWTH 9:30am–10:20am Jamie Olavarria
Psych 202 Quiz Section AC F 9:30am–10:20am
Psych 209 A MWTH 10:30am–11:20am Michael Passer
Psych 209 Quiz Section AC TF 10:30am–11:20am

Registering using this SLN will enroll you in both the lecture and quiz section. This cluster is worth 2 credits.
SLN Courses Sec Days Time
TrIG Leader
14398 Gen St 199: The University Community TB W 1:30pm–2:20pm Rachel Odegaard
14396 Gen St 199: The University Community T (lec) W 12:30pm–1:20pm Carrie Perrin

TrIG Leader Resources

Apply to be a 2010-2011 TrIG Leader