Transfer Students

Applying to college is exciting but going through the process can bring up a lot of questions. We’re here to help you along the way. This page will take you through the basics and lead you to the detailed information you need.

Am I a transfer applicant?

You are considered a transfer applicant if you have completed (or will complete) college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university following the summer after high school graduation, but have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree.

Transfer Admissions Journey

What can you expect when you apply to UW Bothell? The admissions journey below outlines the full process from beginning to end.

Step 1: Explore

DISCOVER

The discovery phase in your college search is a time to explore your passions and see how we can help you achieve your goals.

Read more about why UW Bothell is a great place to learn and grow!

VISIT

Come experience the sights and sounds of our park-like setting and determine if it’s the right fit for you.

Set up a virtual or in-person campus visit.

CONNECT

Speak with your admissions counselor to review transcripts or answer your questions about the application.

Schedule an appointment with your counselor.


Step 2: Apply

REVIEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The type of requirements an applicant must fulfill depends on how many credits have been completed at the time of application.

Review transfer admission requirements.

REVIEW TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES

UW Bothell has specific policies regarding transfer credit for students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Review our transfer credit policies.

DETERMINE YOUR DATES & DEADLINES

When you apply to UW Bothell as a transfer student, you must also apply to your desired major.

Review important dates & deadlines for transfer students.

USE OUR TRANSFER PLANNING WORKSHEETS

Transfer planning worksheets will help you plan your course of study prior to transferring to UW Bothell.

Find the transfer planning worksheet for your desired major(s).

COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

Transfer students use the CollegeNet application, which serves as both the general UW application and the application for your intended major.

Find out how to apply to UW Bothell.

CHECK EMAIL & MISSING ITEMS

After you apply, we will if reach out if something is missing and/or to submit final high school or community college transcripts.

Read more about what to do after you apply.


Step 3: Enroll

ACCEPT YOUR ADMISSION

You did it! Being admitted to UW Bothell is a big accomplishment and another step towards making your dreams a reality. Accept your offer of admission to become a member of the Husky family by paying the $100 deposit.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT FINANCIAL AID

If you are seeking assistance to help fund your UW Bothell education, consider applying for financial aid. The priority application deadline is January 15 of each year, but you can still apply for financial aid after the deadline.

Learn more about financial aid.

EXPLORE MORE STEPS

Get ready for your arrival on campus by completing all the remaining next steps, such as submitting vaccine documentation and attending Orientation.

Read more about admitted students.

Transfer Application Deadlines

As a transfer student applicant, you’ll apply directly to your desired major. Please review our program admission deadlines to see when your desired major accepts applications throughout the year.

Start your application

The University of Washington Bothell seeks students who can benefit from its wealth of academic and cultural opportunities and can contribute to its amazing energy and rich diversity of experiences. Our holistic review process looks beyond grades and standardized tests.

Transfer credit policies

To students pursuing a first bachelor’s degree, the Office of Admissions awards transfer credit according to the guidelines discussed here. Admissions reserves the right to accept or reject credits earned at other institutions of higher education.

Transfer planning worksheets

Transfer planning worksheets will help you plan your course of study prior to transferring to UW Bothell. They provide a fill-in-the-blank format to track your progress to UW Bothell. The guides also contain information regarding:

  • How to be a competitive applicant
  • UW Areas of Inquiry requirements (General Education)
  • Prerequisite courses and equivalencies