The University of Washington Tacoma accepts freshman applications from international students who have attended high school entirely in the U.S. To complete the international freshman student application process, you must submit the following:
International students can be admitted in any quarter that their chosen degree program regularly admits students. International students must apply before the application deadline.
Complete the University of Washington Tacoma Application for Freshman Admission along with the nonrefundable US$75 application fee. The application fee can be paid with a credit or debit card or an electronic check. If you have any questions about the application process, contact the Office of Admissions at (253) 692-4742.
International freshman applicants are required to have completed all years of high school in the U.S.; transcripts are not required for freshman during the application process. A final high school transcript will be required if you are admitted.
All applicants must submit official English proficiency exam scores that meet the University's minimum requirement to be considered for admission. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the University; unofficial reports or photocopies will not be accepted.
Only the exams listed in the table below may be used to satisfy this requirement.
| Test | Minimum score required for admission |
|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (paper-based) | 580 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) | 92 |
| TOEFL (computer-based) | 237 |
| Michigan Language Test (MLT) (UW administered) | 90 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic only) | 7 |
Submit the Statement of Responsibility form
with a bank or financial institution statement showing sufficient funds to attend this school.
Complete the top portion of the International Student Transfer Verification form
and give it to your current international student adviser for completion. Include copies of all I-20 forms from current and former institutions.
The University of Washington Tacoma is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations in the application process, please contact Disability Support Services at 253-692-4522 (voice), 253-692-4413 (TTY), 253-692-4602 (FAX) or dssuwt@u.washington.edu.
As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, applicants are entitled to request and receive a copy of the Annual Security Report of the University of Washington Tacoma. All security reports for the University of Washington Tacoma are available online.
The University of Washington Tacoma reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statutes, regulations and University policy.
