Planning Your Transfer
Are you considering attending the University of Washington as the next step on your educational journey? The UW has a lot to offer. Here's how to get started.
BeforeWelcome! Transfer students are an important part of the University of Washington community. Whether you are a prospective applicant, in the process of applying, or a current transfer student, this site will connect you to the resources and information you need to be successful.
Are you considering attending the University of Washington as the next step on your educational journey? The UW has a lot to offer. Here's how to get started.
BeforeYour research has led you to a place of navigating time lines and managing details.
PrepareCongratulations! Welcome to the UW! Success at the UW comes from active engagement in and out of the classroom.
Upon Admission
Path to UW is a new program designed to provide support, planning resources, community, and academic preparation experiences to Seattle Promise students on their journey from high school, through their Associate's Degree, and to the UW.
Some UW majors are capacity-constrained, meaning not all students interested in that major can end up studying it. Many must find an alternative. This tool is designed to help you explore related majors with similar coursework, career opportunities, and topics of interest.
Attending Transfer Thursday is the best way to visit campus and get important information.
UW has several resources that all students must know, but I think every first-year student should be aware of resources such as the undergraduate advising office. When I was about to apply for my major, I was advised that I needed to retake a class that I took in college because it didn't transfer as the same class. I talked to my department adviser and he helped me to choose another that filled the requirement and I didn't have to pay for one class twice.
The UW is amazing and has resources that my community college did not have. I would definitely recommend getting involved and making the most of resources on campus. Joining the Elm Hall Council helped me to feel connected to my residence hall and going to office hours helped to build relationships with my teachers. I also took advantage of the resources at the Career and Internship Center: attending Career Fairs, going through mock interviews and receiving resume critiques. Transferring into the UW is hard at first but totally worth it!
As any transfer student would know, when you transfer you are not in your major anymore and have to reapply. I knew I wanted to be in the Journalism major but there were a few new requirements at UW that I hadn't fulfilled. I think most transfer students know what they want to study or were already in their major at their old school. I encourage you to go to the advising office for your major and ask them questions. It is so helpful get your questions answered and know that you are on track.
My first move was to hang out at the Commuter and Transfer Commons—it's an easy place to build a community that lasts beyond a quarter. I've also been a go-getter by joining ASUW Senate, Transfer Students United, and Furmata. These are three unique communities that I fit into perfectly and between them all I've managed to find my home at the UW. Joining ASUW Senate and then being elected the Senate Liaison to the HUB Board of Representatives has been my favorite experience thus far.
The UW is dedicated to the success of our transfer students. Here are some helpful resources that can guide you and your work with transfer students.
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