Before a student first registers for classes at the University of Washington, s/he should meet with an academic adviser to plan a program of study. The adviser determines how the transfer credits shown on the transfer-credit evaluation may be used to meet UW degree requirements. For example, suppose that Admissions awards a student 120 transfer credits, but only 100 of those credits can be applied toward graduation requirements for that student’s degree program. If selective credits are needed, credits that do not apply toward specific requirements may still be applied toward the minimum number of total credits required for graduation.
ALTERNATIVE CREDIT OPTIONS
The UW does not award general credit for work or life experience. However, two avenues exist for obtaining credit under selected circumstances.
Once enrolled at the UW, students may explore the possibility of obtaining departmental approval for transfer of credit earned through course work taken at an unaccredited institution.
Students may arrange to challenge specific UW courses via credit by examination if the same knowledge has been gained through independent study outside a formal educational setting.
For information concerning course work taken at an unaccredited institution, contact the Office of Admissions. For credit by examination for independent study completed outside a formal educational setting, contact the Graduation and Academic Records Office at 206.543.1803 or ugradoff@u.washington.edu
Entering Transfer Students: Men 48.7% Women 51.3%
