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Key dates
Transfer applicants.
Autumn
- December 15: UW online application opens
- February 15: Apply by February 15. All required materials must be submitted or postmarked to be assured of consideration.
- More dates + deadlines
Winter
- August 1: UW online application opens
- September 1: Apply by September 1. All required materials must be submitted or postmarked to be assured of consideration.
- More dates + deadlines
Application checklist
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- U.S. students application fee: $80. International students application fee: $90.
- The application fee is nonrefundable and must be submitted each time you apply to the UW.
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- Complete minimum courses
- Freshman and transfer applicants must show a minimum level of preparation in six academic subject areas.
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- Personal statement
- This is your chance to tell us about yourself through a thoughtful, well-written Personal Statement.
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- Transcripts
- Review how to send high school and college transcripts.
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- Do not send letters of recommendation
- We do not consider letters of recommendation or other supplementary materials.
You'll need
Gathering these documents and materials before you start will help the application go more smoothly.
U.S. students:
- Your Social Security Number (SSN)
- If you have ever attended the UW, your UW Student Number
- Other names you have used on school transcripts or test scores
- If you believe you are a Washington resident, information about how long you have lived in the state
- Do you have a visa? You will need the visa type and that long number.
- Personal information and educational background about one or more of your parents/guardians
- Copies of school records to accurately record dates of attendance
- Paper copy of your high school transcript: You will make an electronic copy to attach to the online application
- A strong desire to tell your story
- If you're paying the application fee: U.S. checking account info or a credit card. (If you're applying for a fee waiver: no problem, you'll get more information later.)
International students:
- Your passport showing your legal name and any variations
- Other legal names you have used on school transcripts or test scores
- If you have ever attended the UW, your UW Student Number
- Mailing address and permanent foreign address written in English
- If you are already in the U.S. with a visa, the type of visa; for those with an I-20 from a U.S. school, the SEVIS ID number
- Personal information and educational background about one or more of your parents/guardians
- Test score results for TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo you have already taken
- Dates of TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo you plan to take
- Copies of school records to accurately record dates of attendance
- Class schedule for the academic year
- Paper copy of your high school transcript: You will make an electronic copy to attach to the online application
- A strong desire to tell your story
- Credit card or U.S. checking account to pay the application fee
More information
- Plan your transfer
- Applying for financial aid: The priority date is Jan. 15.
- Homeschooled applicants: Let us help you get ready to apply
- Veterans, active duty, and military dependents
- Applying to the University Honors Program
- College-Level Work in High School (AP, IB, Dual-Credit): One way of demonstrating rigor in coursework
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