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Application updates

We realize that you may wish to update your application file with new information. We only accept changes to the following items.

Please contact Admissions to update any of the following:

  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number (copy of Social Security card must be faxed to 206.685.3655)
  • Requested first and/or second-choice major (request must be received by Jan 15)
  • You realize you applied twice.

If you wish to withdraw your application, you may do so here.

Decision notification

  • Autumn: March 1-15
  • Winter: November + December
  • Spring: not open for freshman admission
  • Summer: March 1-15

All decisions are available on MyUW during the notification timeline.

  • Admitted students will receive an offer packet in the mail containing an official offer letter with assigned major, possible Purple & Gold scholarship offer (U.S. non-residents only), as well as other information about taking the next steps to becoming a Husky.
  • Students invited to the waitlist will see their invitation on MyUW.
  • Denied students will see their decision on MyUW.

Already have your UW NetID? Check your application status on MyUW

Go to MyUW

Then, click on “View your Freshman application status”.

Need to create your UW NetID?

Applicants, you will be notified via email when you are eligible to set up your UW NetID. It takes up to 24 hours once you’ve created your NetID before you can access your application information.

Create UW NetID

Tips

  • Set your spam filters to accept email from @uw.edu or @u.washington.edu. This will prevent important email from going to your Junk-Mail folder.
  • Check your email! Email is the only way we will communicate with you about your application.
  • Once invited to set up your UW NetID, manage your email and mailing addresses via MyUW.