• To showcase the best of UW research and scholarship through original, uninterrupted programs of the highest quality that engage our viewers with the intellectual life of the university
• To promote the university’s vision and values by sharing its world-changing discoveries and academic excellence to enrich the lives of our viewers and inspire their continued pursuit of learning and knowledge
• To illuminate and support the university’s mission to educate undergraduate and graduate students whose outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence serve the region, the nation and the world
• To utilize the most effective and innovative technologies for media distribution 

UWTV is an award-winning television channel brought to you by the University of Washington. We offer original, non-commercial educational programming — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A unique educational resource, UWTV provides our audience with direct access to world-renowned scientists and researchers whose insights and discoveries are changing our world.

Since its inception in 1994, UWTV has received numerous regional and national awards for excellence in production and programming content.

Local, Regional and National Access
Beginning with outreach to Wenatchee in 1997, UWTV has expanded its broadcast coverage to include communities throughout Washington state. Remote communities across the state can also broadcast UWTV through a free satellite downlink. Webcasting began in 1999, offering Internet viewers around the world the opportunity to watch UWTV. In 2002, UWTV became available on DISHNetwork, providing its exceptional programming to satellite subscribers across the United States..

Get UWTV in Your Area
If you are interested in having UWTV broadcast in your area, please send a letter of request to your local cable company and/or your local educational television channel(s). A sample letter is provided here for your use.

If you represent a cable company or local channel (any operator of distribution systems) and would like to broadcast UWTV free of charge in your local area, please submit a Retransmission Registration Form. A UWTV representative will contact you to verify information and create a retransmission license agreement for your organization to review and sign. To review UWTV programming, watch our daily live webcasts or search for programs of interest.