Comparative Religion

Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).

Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission. Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree

• Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
• Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
• See UW college and school graduation requirements.
• Learn the degree requirements.
• Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.

Department admission information

• Departmental application deadline: Students in good academic standing may declare the major at any time, including on their application for admission to the UW.
• Please contact the department for details about the application process.

Although admission is open, students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the major before transfer. See the  Comparative Religion website for more information.

Courses recommended for the major:

• RELIG 201 SSc — Introduction to World Religions: Western Traditions
• RELIG 202 SSc — Introduction to World Religions: Eastern Traditions
• JSIS 201 SSc — Making of the 21st Century (May be taken as a transfer course at Bellevue, Edmonds or Shoreline Colleges)
• History of civilizations (Chinese, South Asian, European) desirable, not required
• Religious traditions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism)
• Writing courses

Entering transfer information:

Total undergraduates: 5
Total from Washington community colleges: 0

Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):

3.75 – 4.00: 0
3.50 – 3.74: 0
3.25 – 3.49: 0
3.00 – 3.24: 0
2.75 – 2.99: 0
2.50 – 2.74: 0
2.49 and below: 0