COVID-19

No, the UW has permanently removed the SAT/ACT test score requirement for admission.

Not submitting an SAT or ACT will not harm any applicant in the review process.

At the UW we use a holistic review process which allows our readers to take context into consideration when reviewing applications. Rest assured that unanticipated schedule changes due to COVID-19 will be taken into consideration. If you’re able to, tell us about the impacts in your application.

If a school changes the grading scale to Pass/No Pass, Credit/No Credit or A/Incomplete, this will not impact a student’s admissibility to the University of Washington. The holistic review will be able to accommodate all of the various grading policies that school districts implement in a way that neither advantages nor disadvantages any applicant.
Educators, if your school is able, we recommend designating the change on the transcript so the Office of Admissions is aware when reviewing final transcripts.

The UW does not change a “Pass” to a B grade (3.0) and a “Pass” does not impact the cumulative GPA in our holistic review.

International students are required to submit English proficiency exam scores that meet the UW’s admission requirement. In recognition of the COVID-19 pandemic’s global impacts, the UW will also accept the Duolingo English Test for any summer/autumn 2022 applicant.

Campus tours and admission information sessions are back! See the schedule and sign up online.

We understand that your family’s financial situation may have changed as a result of COVID-19. Students can request changes to their award by completing a “change in financial situation – parent,” or “change in financial situation – student” form using the revision request website.

At the UW our world-class instructors bring expertise, experience and knowledge to remote learning just as they do with in-person teaching. Whether class instruction is in-person or online, your UW educators remain the same. It’s also important to remember that this is not an online degree program so while it’s safe for the UW community to come together in person, we’ll continue to do so. 

Out-of-state tuition is not a reflection of whether a course is offered in-person or remotely. Resident tuition is lower than non-resident tuition because of the taxes paid by resident students and their families to the state of Washington. These taxes support the UW through state funding.

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are far reaching and impacting us all. Students can request changes to their financial aid award by completing a “Change in financial situation – parent,” or “Change in financial situation – student” form using the revision request website.

If after exploring your options, you make the choice to not enroll at the UW, we would encourage you to contact our office so we can walk you through applying for a future term, developing a transfer plan and more. The UW is not deferring admission to another entry term due to a change in finances. If you do not wish to attend the UW for autumn quarter, but wish to enroll for a future quarter, you would need to reapply for that term.

Summer Advising & Orientation will be facilitated in a remote environment. For more information visit the First Year Programs website.