Admission

Seeking admission to this premier university? It’s about far more than GPAs and standardized tests. We want students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to the UW’s intellectually vibrant community.

Every student applying to the University of Washington has a unique family history and experiences that have shaped his or her education. The admissions process looks at all this: the strengths, values, challenges, and achievements—at the individual voice—when considering an applicant.

In this way, admissions contributes to the rich educational experience on campus and creates a student body that helps make discovery the foundation of our academic environment.

Admissions Updates

  • UW 27th in World in Times Higher Ed SurveyMore
  • UW Research Ranks Fourth among World UniversitiesMore
  • UW Ranked 24th in World in Times Higher Education surveyMore
  • Freshman Application Opens for 2013More
  • UW Ranked Eighth Nationally by Washington MonthlyMore
  • Students attending the “Shades of Purple” conference receive personal instruction on their college admission essays. Photo by Erin Rowley, UW
    Four Summer Programs Encourage and Prepare Minorities to Attend CollegeMore
  • Winter 2013: Online Application Is Open; Sept. 1 DeadlineMore
  • Robert Babs plays violin in the Cleveland High School orchestra
    The UW Class of 2016 Welcomes Local Violin StudentMore
  • Despite the challenge of battling leukemia and diabetes, Mikael Perla is graduating as valedictorian at Ballard High
    UW Class of 2016 Welcomes Ballard High Valedictorian/Cancer SurvivorMore
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    Engineering Program Expands EnrollmentMore
  • Darron Hernandez and Jocelyn Perry, veteran student receptionists
    Darron Hernandez and Jocelyn Perry, Dawgs on the Front Lines of AdmissionsMore
  • UW Offers Admission to Freshmen ClassMore
  • Admissions Closed Feb. 21-March 5 to Finish Frosh ReviewMore
  • Meet Annabelle Allen, Marathoner, World Traveler—and Admissions SpecialistMore
  • Office of Admissions Is Closed Friday, Jan. 20, Due to WeatherMore
 

Quick Answers

What GPA and ACT or SAT score do I need to get into the UW? MORE »

 

Important Dates

Feb. 15, 2013, is the application deadline for transfer students applying for autumn 2013. MORE »

 

Staff Spotlight

Philip Ballinger, Top Dawg in Admissions, Answers Six Questions More

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