Planned for October 19–23, 2026
Join us as we recognize and celebrate our UW transfer students through a week of curated events, resources and opportunities to connect with fellow transfer students, staff, and faculty! Whether students are looking to build community, explore campus life, or just have some fun, there’s something for everyone. Check out our events below. More events to come!
Our Transfer Student Celebration Week is inspired by and held in conjunction with National Transfer Student Week.
Campus partners can submit a 2026 event via this form!
Join the Transfer Center team for pizza, drinks, and connections to kickoff the Transfer Celebration! Come chat in the Transfer Center space with staff and members of our Transfer Center Ambassador team to learn about their transfer experience and tips they have for adjusting to UW campus and academic life. We look forward to connecting with you!
Hosted by Transfer Center
Join us for "Transfer Trailblazers: Starting Your Path to Undergraduate Research," a workshop designed to help new transfer students kickstart their research journeys at UW. Connect with the Office of Undergraduate Research as they offer valuable insights on finding and securing research opportunities. Discover the resources and support available to you as a transfer student, and start paving your path to research success!
Hosted by Office of Undergraduate Research
RSVP for Transfer Trailblazers: Starting Your Path to Undergraduate Research
Come and talk to Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) Advising staff to learn more about the International Studies majors and minors and what is available to JSIS students. Undergraduate Programs - The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Hosted by Jackson School of International Studies
Come join the Commuter & Transfer Commons in a fun and free DIY activity to celebrate transfer students! Stop by and make your own buttons with our button maker.
Hosted by New Student & Transfer Programs
Are you interested in public health, but unsure which path, career or academic program is right for you? Have questions about the application process? Consider attending the School of Public Health Community Open House to meet representatives from each department and interdisciplinary programs. From Public Health Genetics, to Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Global Health, Food Systems, Nutrition and Health, Health Metrics, Health Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Health Management and Informatics, and more - come learn about what a public health degree can mean and do for you!
Hosted by School of Public Health (SPH)
Interested in studying abroad but not sure where to start? Come and learn about the different types of study abroad programs and how to pick one that is best aligned with your timeline and priorities! We'll even have some current transfer students joining us to share about their own study abroad experiences and how they found a program that was right for them.
Hosted by UAA Advising and the Office of Study Abroad
Do you want to apply for scholarships while at UW, but don't know where to start? Does the scholarship process feel intimidating? The University of Washington's Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is excited to host an information session specifically for new transfer students. In this session, you'll be introduced to UW scholarships and other funding opportunities (local and national) you can apply for that can reduce the cost of college expenses, help you gain research and leadership experience, and even support your endeavors to study abroad. You'll learn tools and strategies for finding scholarships, and tips to make your applications more polished and competitive. It is never too early to learn about and begin applying for scholarships!
Hosted by Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Come join the Commuter & Transfer Commons for our video game social hour! Compete and meet with other transfer students with our Nintendo Switch system.
Hosted by New Student & Transfer Programs
Transfer students, get your swag on with some free UW merch!
Hosted by New Student & Transfer Programs
Join us in the Kelly ECC for a destress activity! Meet fellow transfer students, explore the space, grab some snacks, and make a squeezable stress ball fidget. We hope to see you there! Stop by anytime between 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Hosted by Kelly ECC and Transfer Center
Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an information session to learn about the Environmental Public Health major, including admission prerequisites, transfer student resources, the program's required 400-hour internship, and career pathways. More information
Hosted by Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
Join online: Environmental Public Health Transfer Application Info Session
Thinking about transferring to UW to pursue social work? Join UW Social Work Admissions for an information session designed specifically for transfer students, where you’ll learn about the undergraduate program, admissions process, student opportunities, and resources to help you get started. More information
Hosted by School of Social Work
Marine Biology
Learn more about John's experience as a transfer student at the University of Washington and the Marine Biology Program!
A host of resources are available to those supporting transfer students. Below is a quick list and a link to view our full resources page.
Go to the faculty and staff resources and research page
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