For prospective transfer students

Are you interested in transferring to the UW? Please visit our Transfer Portal to get an overview of the process.

Here is a list of things to do to best prepare to apply to the UW.

1. Understand the transfer admissions timeline and policies

Make sure your intended major offers admission for the quarter you intend to begin attending the UW by consulting Choosing a Major, and clicking on "continue reading" where you'll find "Applicant Type."

Consult this list of application dates and deadlines and review the policies regarding transfer credits

2. Attend Transfer Thursday

Every prospective transfer student should attend an in-person or webinar Transfer Thursday session before applying for admission. 

Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising offers general drop-in advising for prospective transfer students from 2:30-4:00 p.m every Thursday. You can virtually meet with an adviser by joining the Zoom Room below. 

*The In-Person Admissions Process Session will be canceled 3/28-4/11. The virtual webinar will be available Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m during this time.

Transfer Thursday Event Time How to Join
The Admissions Process Session 1:30-2:30pm

Register here (HUB 106)

Can't attend this in-person? See the calendar for the Tuesday Admissions Webinar here.

General drop-in advising (In-person and virtual) 2:30-4:00pm

141 Mary Gates Hall, or join Zoom room here

Departmental drop-in advising (Virtual) Varies  Scroll down to see availability, here https://transfer.uw.edu/thursday/

 

3. Washington State Community and Technical College students (CTC) may use the Transfer Equivalency Guide and MyPlan 

Use the Transfer Equivalency Guide and MyPlan to determine how your CTC credits will transfer to the UW and measure your progress towards a UW degree. 

 

Incoming Transfer Students

Are you entering the UW as a transfer student? Make sure you review the list of things to do on the New Students page.