University of Washington Seattle

Office of Admissions

• Freshman
• Transfer
  • 1. Complete Academic Planning Worksheet
  • 2. Gather Required Documents
  • 3. Keep Deadlines in Mind
  • 4. Apply for Admission
    • Download Application Materials
    • Tips for Applicants
  • 5. Send Test Scores
  • 6. Send Transcripts
  • 7. The Review Process
  • 8. The Admission Decision
    • Guidelines for Special Admission and Appeal
• International
• Postbacs

Download Transfer Application Materials

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 Transfer 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 Acrobat Reader free of charge.
• Ability to print from your computer, with a minimum 600 dpi (dots per inch), ideally 1200dpi.

Follow These Easy Steps to Apply to the UW

• Download the 2010-11 Transfer Application.
• Complete an Academic Planning Worksheet for your intended major and, if you determine it’s necessary, your backup major.
  • If you have not chosen a major on the application, you must choose from one of these six academic areas of interest:
    Pre-Biological & Environmental Sciences
    Pre-Health Sciences
    Pre-Humanities (e.g., English, Foreign Languages)
    Pre-Computing & Engineering
    Pre-Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics)
    Pre-Social Sciences (e.g., History, Economics, Psychology)
    It is still necessary to complete a General Education Academic Planning Worksheet and discuss your educational goals in your personal statement.
  • Follow the 2010-11 Application and Personal Statement instructions. A handy checklist for completing your admission file is included.

• Send your completed application to the University along with the application fee and other supporting documents, as detailed in the instructions.
• Make sure you sign the application form.
• Mail all forms and documents, including the Academic Planning Worksheet(s), by the admission deadline to:

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