Transfer Student Celebration Week is October 21-25, 2024!

Transferring to the UW

Welcome! 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 portal site will connect you to the resources and information you need to be successful.

The Transfer Timeline

Plan your application

Are you considering attending the University of Washington as the next step on your educational journey?

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Apply to UW

Your research has led you to a place of navigating time lines and managing details.

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Accept your offer

Congratulations! Welcome to the UW! Success at the UW comes from active engagement in and out of the classroom.

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UW Transfer News

Information and opportunities for prospective transfer students.

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NOW OPEN: SDOT Intern – Development Outreach

March 7, 2025, 3:29 pm

Position Overview: The Public Space Management (PSM) Program works with residents, organizations, and businesses to enhance neighborhoods, strengthen communities, enliven public spaces, and promote economic vitality through the use and management of the public right-of-way.  Examples of our work include temporarily closing residential streets for play and recreation, outdoor dining patios in the curb space, and the countless food trucks serving hungry customers along our city streets and sidewalks.   We are seeking an undergraduate or graduate college intern for...

Martin Achievement Scholarship Application NOW OPEN!

February 6, 2025, 4:12 pm

The Martin Family Foundation established the Martin Achievement Scholarship program to fund students who have demonstrated signs of exceptional ability in sciences, math, engineering, business, arts, humanities, music (all academic fields are supported), and/or leadership at a community college in the state of Washington. Martin Achievement Scholars may receive $5,000 in support for their final year in community college and up to $12,000 per year for three years at UW in Seattle.  Eligibility

Visit the UW on Transfer Thursday

Every week, people who want to transfer to the UW are invited to attend Transfer Thursday. GetĀ familiar with campus, learn about the admission process and other topics such as financial aid and housing, and meet with general academic advisers.

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Student Stories

Harry Furey-Soper

As a Martin Honors Scholarship recipient, one thing I believe is that it is important for transfer students to be aware of transfer-specific scholarship opportunities, such as the Martin Scholarships or the Washington NASA Space Grant transfer student scholarship. My biggest resource in finding scholarships was just browsing the university website and our Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards. They make opportunities very easy to find!

—Harry Furey-Soper, Pierce College, Aeronautics and Astronautics Major, Autumn 2021 Transfer