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Freshman Admission: Looking at the Whole Picture

a student quote:

“The campus is awesome! It’s so pretty. I love walking through Red Square.”

Nancy, Woodway, Freshman, Communications

Be Prepared

All applicants are required to complete a minimum level of preparation in six subject areas, known as the core subject requirements. Because these are admission (not graduation) requirements, they must be completed before enrolling at the UW.

Core Subject Requirements

Do You Have What It Takes?

Every aspect of your University of Washington Seattle application—grades, courses you’ve taken, test scores, essays, activities, achievements, and your personal history—is important. While grades and test scores are essential elements, they do not define who you are. Use the application to show us that you have what it takes to be a successful student and a contributor at the University of Washington.

Freshman Review


Home Schooled Applicants

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Home Schooled

Dual-Credit Programs

Mary Gates Hall

Dual-Credit Policies

International
Baccalaureate (IB)

Front entrance to Mary Gates Hall

IB Credit Policies

Advanced Placement (AP)

Student collecting scientific samples

AP Credit Policies

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