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
  • 5. Send Test Scores
  • 6. Send Transcripts
  • 7. The Review Process
  • 8. The Admission Decision
    • Guidelines for Special Admission and Appeal
• International
• Postbacs

The University seeks to enroll undergraduate classes rich in the intellectual abilities, academic commitments, and diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and talents that create a stimulating educational environment. Entering classes shall also include students who demonstrate the ability to overcome adversity or disadvantage to achieve their goals and those who show promise to represent the University well in the professions and communities in which they will serve and lead.

Minimum Standards

Transfer applicants who meet the minimum standards will be assured their application will receive a comprehensive review.

1. Completion of the Core Subject Requirements
2. Transfer GPA of 2.50 or better
3. Submission of SAT or ACT test scores unless the applicant has earned at least 40 reasonably distributed transferable quarter-credits after high school graduation

The Comprehensive Review

Many factors are considered in making admission decisions, which are based on much more than grade-point average (GPA) or predicted academic performance. Applicants are assessed holistically on their academic performance and personal qualities or achievements. Information provided by the applicant in the Personal Statement plays an integral role in the admission decision. The comprehensive review includes the following assessment areas:

• Level of academic achievement including cumulative transfer GPA based on all transferable college-level courses attempted; rigor of curriculum; and consistency in course completion
• Well-defined academic goals
• Preparation for intended major
• Plan for timely completion of a bachelor’s degree
• Completion of foreign language through the 103-level, or equivalent, when applying to Arts and Sciences or Social Work
• Evidence of a need to enroll at the UW and the availability of the applicant’s intended academic program at other Washington public educational institutions
• Academic or artistic awards and achievements, community service, work experience, or research that demonstrates success or potential contributions to the University and community
• Improved grades after an extended absence from college or evidence of a new maturity in approaching college work
• Cultural awareness
• Perseverance in attaining higher education in spite of personal adversity, disability, or economic disadvantage
• Admission test scores, if provided

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