Geography
College of Arts & Sciences
Geographers research and engage the world by asserting the importance of space, environment, context, location, place and scale in relation to society’s most pressing environmental and social concerns. We draw from interdisciplinary theories across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences to address how these concerns are mapped, represented and understood in a changing world. Linking theory to practice, our students develop a unique skillset that brings together quantitative and qualitative data analysis, tech knowledge, research, writing and oral communication. Ample experiential learning opportunities such as internships, service learning and research projects enable students to pursue a wide variety of careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Major category:
Minor available
Curricular options: B.A. Geography, B.A. Geography: Data Science
Area(s) of interest: Computing, Social sciences
websiteDegree requirements
Applicant type
First-year students can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
An application for general admission to the UW is required for all transfer students. UW accepts general applications for Autumn and Winter with some select majors allowing applications in Spring. Review your intended major’s website for information about which quarters it is open for admission.
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
Use the information below to help you prepare for this major. Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
- 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.
- UW college and school graduation requirements
Department admission information
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses REQUIRED for admission:
- Complete any GEOG-prefix course at the 200-level or higher with a minimum grade of 2.0.
- Minimum cumulative UW GPA of 2.00.
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 215
Total from Washington community colleges: 33
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: 10
3.50 – 3.74: 7
3.25 – 3.49: 7
3.00 – 3.24: <5
2.75 – 2.99: 5
2.50 – 2.74: <5
2.49 and below: <5