University of Washington Seattle

Office of Admissions

• Freshman
  • 1. Send Standardized Tests
  • 2. Explore Majors
  • 3. Gather Required Documents
  • 4. Keep Deadlines in Mind
  • 5. Apply For Admission
    • Download Application Materials
    • Tips for Applicants
  • 6. Apply for Honors
  • 7. Send Transcripts?
  • 8. Apply for Financial Aid
  • 9. The Review Process
  • 10. The Admission Decision
    • Guidelines for Special Admission and Appeal
• Transfer
• International
• Postbacs

The application provided here is a PDF, which stands for Portable Document File. The PDF application is not a way to submit your application electronically, but it is a free and convenient way to:

• get a copy of the UW application as quickly as possible;
• keep a copy of the completed application for your records.

This application is for Freshman Applicants only.

Technical Requirements

To view PDFs you need:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or newer. If you do not have this software, you can download the reader free of charge.
• The ability to print from your computer, with a minimum 600 dpi (dots per inch).

Follow These Easy Steps to Apply to the UW

• Download the application files—you will need both files:
  • Freshman Application Form
  • Freshman Application Instructions

1. Send your completed application to the University along with the application fee and other supporting documents, as detailed in the instructions.
2. Make sure you sign the application form.
3. Mail all forms and documents by the application deadline to:

University of Washington
Office of Admissions
Box 355852
Seattle, WA 98195-5852
USA