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.
1. Join the UWCC list serv to receive advising and general updates from the UW to Community and Technical Colleges.
2. Join the list serv to receive the Transfer Newsletter email communications. Newsletters provide key updates related to the transfer process including...
Advising liaisons in UAA Advising are your first point of contact with questions about academics:
Admission liaisons are your first point of contact regarding admission questions. You can also view when they will be visiting your institution at this website.
Access documents and resources related to transfer students nationally and at the UW on this google drive.
Here are some key documents:
UW's Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) conduct nation-wide research on transfer students to better understand policies and practices relative to student experiences, perceptions, and outcomes. Learn more about their research at the CCRI website.
UW/CC Annual Conference - Every April academic advisers are invited to this annual conference on the Seattle UW campus to learn more about the UW, network with UW and CC advisers, and get resources on how to help students best prepare for admission and transition to UW.
Highway to Husky Admissions workshops - An in-depth summer training for advisers on preparing students to transfer to the University of Washington, including a mock application review. Learn more at the Highway to Husky website.
Transfer Thursdays - Every Thursday, prospective transfer students are invited to campus to learn about the admission process, UW academics, meet with an adviser, and get information on topics such as financial aid and housing. Community college advisers are also welcome to attend. Learn more at transfer.uw.edu/thursday.
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To prepare for a successful application and transfer from a community college, refer to the following worksheet: (link to major specific planning worksheet)
Prospective transfer students at any stage of the planning or application process are invited to contact the departmental adviser (link). Students can consult with the adviser about their individual academic planning prior to admission, and are invited to visit the campus for in-person advising appointments. Schedule a visit (link) to campus around one of the weekly Transfer Thursday (link) events to get general information about the transfer admission process.
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