Only apply once! The UW does not have a preference of application platform. The deadline for both is November 15, and decisions will be released March 1–15. Should you submit both applications, one will be withdrawn and will not be reviewed. You will not receive a refund of the application fee.
Grading scale changes/COVID-19 impacts
Running Start / College in the High School / other dual enrollment
Grading scale changes/COVID-19 impacts
Your admissibility will not be impacted if your school changes its grading scale to Pass/No Pass, Credit/No Credit, A/Incomplete, A-C/Incomplete. The holistic review will accommodate all of the various grading policies that school districts implement in a way that neither advantages or disadvantages any applicant. Use the following steps to notify the Office of Admission of a grading scale change when you self report your courses.
Step 1: Add high school information
Before you begin entering your courses, you will need to add your high school information in the Educational background section under High schools and secondary schools attended.
Step 2: High school coursework
Once you have completed the Educational background section, you will be able to start entering high school courses. If a school changes the grading scale to Pass/No Pass, Credit/No Credit, A/Incomplete, A-C/Incomplete, you can enter any of these for the grade in the Grade earned in course field. Select the grade that fits your school’s grading scale changes by scrolling through the drop-down list for each schedule type indicated.
If your school changed grading scales in the middle of the school year, please list the single course as two different entries, one for Term 1 and the second under Term 2.
Term 1
Term 2
Running Start, College in the High School or other dual enrollment courses
Even if you earned college credits while in high school, as long as you have not taken any college-level courses after graduating from high school, you should apply to the UW with the freshman application. Running Start, UW in the High School, College in the High School or other dual enrollment classes should be entered in the high school coursework section (9th – 12th grade coursework, as applicable).
Note:
- Changes to your senior year schedule. If you anticipate your senior year schedule might change or you haven’t met with an adviser to make your plans, please let us know in the “additional space” section of the application.
- Transcripts. Transcripts are not required for admission consideration, and we ask that you do not send them unless requested. However, having an unofficial copy in hand may help you complete the application.
Step 1: Add high school & college information
Before you begin entering your courses, you will need to add your high school information in the Educational background section under High schools and secondary schools attended.
If you took any classes that allowed you to earn college credit, you will also need to add your college information in the Educational background section under Colleges and universities attended.
Step 2: High school coursework
Once you have completed the High schools and secondary schools attended and Colleges and universities attended, you will be able to start entering high school courses. Navigate to the subject area that best fits your course, then enter the Course title as it appears on your transcript. Select your program or category in which your course best fits from the Notations drop-down menu. If your specific program is not listed, you should choose College course other than Running Start or College in the High School.
International curriculum
Applicants studying foreign/national compulsory curriculum will self-report their yearly courses for grades 9-12.
Step 1: High school coursework
Once you have completed the Educational background section you will be able to start entering your high school courses.
Report your courses and grades listed on your high school transcript by selecting the appropriate grade level.
You will need to report your courses under the appropriate course subject and term.
- If your Subject is not listed, select Other.
Provide the Institution, Course title, Notation (if applicable), Credits, Grade earned, Course year and Term type.
- Report the Course title exactly as it is listed on your transcript.
- Report your Grades earned exactly how they are listed on your high school transcript. Do not convert your original grades.
- Enter Credits exactly how they are listed on your high school transcript. Do not convert your credits. If your school does not provide credits, please enter 1 for an entire academic year of study or enter .5 for a half-year of study.
- Leave Notation blank if standard/regular course.
Step 2: Upload
After you have finished entering all of your high school courses, you will need to upload your high school documents in the Transcripts section of the application.
You are required to upload unofficial copies of transcripts or exam certificates for grades 9-12 if you attended a school outside the U.S. that follows a local or national compulsory curriculum, even if the year was repeated in the U.S.
You do not need to upload or submit unofficial transcripts if you attended a U.S. high school or an international school that follows a U.S.-style curriculum unless requested by the Office of Admissions.
Do not mail transcripts or exam certificates to the Office of Admissions.
British-Style Curriculum
- If you studied a British-style curriculum, such as, (I)GCSE, SPM, Singapore-Cambridge (O-level) submit your exam certificate in addition to your high school transcripts.
India Curriculum
- Upload your scanned unofficial copies of your 10th year exam certificate and grade 11 transcripts.
- If you have graduated, we will require scanned unofficial copies of your 10th year and 12th year exam certificates to complete your application.
China Curriculum
- Submit your transcripts for grades 9 and higher.
Other International Curriculums
- Submit your transcripts for grades 9 and higher.
- If you have completed any leaving exams, upload scanned copies of your exam certificates.
