Welcome, parents, families and student supporters. This page is for you! We look forward to answering your questions as you begin this journey, and we hope to one day welcome you to our UW family.
Preparing for college
Read our advice for making the most out of the high school curriculum. Find resources to explore and identify colleges through the search process. Attend a national college fair virtually or in-person.
Next steps
As students are waiting for admissions decisions to arrive, they often have time to think about their applications and what they could update. If your student finds themself in this situation, encourage them to review the I applied, now what page, which outlines what updates are accepted. When in doubt, have them contact their admissions counselor for more information. Note that changes to first- and/or second-choice requested major must be made by January 15.
Does your student plan to apply for financial aid? Be sure to have them file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 28 in order to maximize their aid eligibility.
Families living in Washington who are not eligible to file the FAFSA should complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). For more information visit the Washington Student Achievement Council website.
All freshman autumn applicants are notified of their admission decision March 1-15. Decisions are released in batches and will be available to students on their MyUW during the notification window.
- Admitted students will also receive a welcome packet in the mail containing an official offer letter with assigned major, possible Purple & Gold scholarship offer (U.S. nonresidents only) and other information about the next steps to becoming a Husky.
- Students invited to the waitlist will see their invitation on MyUW and will need to opt-in to the waitlist by April 1.
- Denied students will see their decision on MyUW.
In-person campus tours are back, and we can’t wait to see you. Check out the tour schedule on our visit page. Not ready or able to make the trip to Seattle? Explore our virtual campus tour offerings. We also have a library of video tours.
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