MICROM 413 Winter 2026 quarter: If you are planning to declare Microbiology by Winter 2026 or Spring 2026, please fill out this information on the google form below. Please look over the Microbiology degree requirements. If you are not able to finish the prerequisite courses and meet the minimum requirements by the end of Winter or Spring 2026 quarter, in order to declare, then you will not need to take the course yet.
MICROM 413 is an orientation to the major course that we are now offering for incoming students who are planning to or have just declared Microbiology as their major.
Please fill out this google form if you are planning to declare Microbiology in Winter or Spring 2026: https://forms.gle/Fc2w6HV6k4e7FfkX6
Admission Requirements
The Microbiology major is a minimum admissions major. Students meeting the minimum admission requirements will likely be able to declare the major if they meet the criteria below and meet with the adviser. There is no application process.
- A minimum of 75 credits applicable to graduation, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 overall, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in prerequisite chemistry and biology courses listed below.
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses (or their equivalencies):
- For general inquiries, including faculty/add codes for courses, and advising appointments, please email our undergraduate advisor Josey Overfield at microadv@uw.edu
- For daily updates about Covid-19 from UW: https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/
To schedule an advising appointment with Josey Overfield, the Microbiology Undergraduate Adviser, please use this link: https://calendly.com/joseyomicroadvising/30min
With other questions or concerns, email Josey Overfield at microadv@uw.edu