Transfer Students

Every transfer applicant is reviewed thoroughly and holistically. Begin your journey with a look at the factors we use in comprehensive review. Good preparation for your intended major is the best preparation for admission. Many students complete their first two years at a community college and then transfer to the UW to complete a bachelor’s degree. More

 

Our Goals & Priorities

Learn who has priority in transfer admission, how we view those with <1 year of college. MORE »

Plan for a Major

How to work on a major, general requirements, and perhaps also an associate degree before you transfer. MORE »

Academic Planning Worksheets

There's a worksheet for every major. Complete yours before applying for admission. MORE »

Equivalency Guide

The essential resource for students transferring from Washington community colleges. MORE »

Transfer Credit Policies

What counts? What doesn't? "Will I be a junior?" It's all here. MORE »

College Academic Distribution Requirements

Yes, all transfer applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of preparation in six subject areas, called CADRMORE »

Homeschooled?

We welcome applications from homeschooled students. Please review our guidelines. MORE »

Veteran?

We have info and tips for veterans, active duty military, and military dependent students. Let us help. MORE »

Key Dates & Deadlines

February 15, 2013, was the deadline for autumn 2013. MORE »

Apply

The online application is now closed. MORE »

Application Fee

It's $60. And for students with a confirmed financial hardship, waivers are available. MORE »

Applying for a Competitive Major?

These majors have additional admission requirements and a selective screening process. MORE »

Write a Great Personal Statement

Your goal: a comprehensive narrative essay outlining significant aspects of your academic and personal history. MORE »

Send Test Scores?

SAT or ACT scores required only for applicants with <40 college credits. MORE »

Send Transcripts

Official high school and college transcripts are required as part of your application file. MORE »

Financial Aid?

February 28, 2013, is the deadline to submit the FAFSA for academic year 2013-14. MORE »

The Transfer GPA

We tell you exactly what we count and what we don't — and give you the real story on repeats. MORE »

English Language Proficiency

Look ahead: You may want to satisfy this requirement with a test score. MORE »
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