An accurate and complete listing of all courses completed during grades 9-11, as well as courses to be completed during all terms of the senior year—both high school and college course work—must be listed on the coursework grid of the application. It is imperative that you carefully follow the instructions for completing the coursework grid. Without clear and complete self-reported information, your application will not be fully reviewed and you will be ineligible for admission.
You should NOT send high school transcripts at the time of application if you:
You MUST send official high school transcripts at the time of application if you:
If you enrolled in college course work at any time before your senior year, you must submit an official transcript from each college attended. College enrollment includes course work attempted or completed during summer school; through distance or online learning; and through Running Start Programs or other dual-enrollment programs in conjunction with a regionally accredited college or university that awards college credit. Exception: If the college you attended was the University of Washington, you do not need to request a UW transcript.
If you attended a Washington state community or technical college, you must contact the community college to request that transcripts be sent. Washington community colleges must send transcripts electronically. These are considered official, and no paper copy is then necessary.
All applicants who are admitted and who confirm their enrollment (the priority date is May 1 for Autumn Quarter) are required to submit official* final high school transcripts at the end of their senior year. Final college transcripts are also required for applicants who attended college. Final transcripts must be submitted after final course work and grades have been recorded and are due no later than July 1. Transcripts of coursework completed during the summer after high school graduation must be submitted no later than September 1. The UW Tacoma institution code for electronic transcripts is 412.
A transcript is considered official if it bears the official seal and authorizing signature of the issuing institution and is:
If you open the envelope, the transcript is no longer official.
If you are admitted and decide to enroll, you will be required to submit a official high school transcript at the end of your senior year. Verification that all admission requirements have been satisfied will be confirmed at that time, and the offer of admission will be withdrawn if important discrepancies are discovered.
