UW Terminology
University Name
On first reference, the name of the campus should always be written out: the University of Washington Bothell. Please note that "the" is not capitalized because it is not part of the official name. You are discouraged from adding the word "campus" after Bothell, but if it is necessary for clarity, do not capitalize "campus."
On second reference and thereafter in a document, it is acceptable to abbreviate the name as "UW Bothell". There is never a space between the U and the W.
Do not use hyphens or commas in the name (ex. "UW-Bothell" or "University of Washington, Bothell").
The term "UWB" should only be used for internal audiences.
Proper
- the University of Washington Bothell
- UW Bothell
- UWB (internal only)
Inappropriate
- The University of Washington Bothell (capital 'T')
- University of Washington, Bothell
- UW Bothell Campus
- UW-Bothell
- U of W Bothell
- U of WB
- UWBC
Mascot
UW's mascot is a "Husky" or "Dawg". Plural terms are "Huskies" or "Dawgs". The term "Huskie" in incorrect.