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You are considered a transfer student if ALL of the following statements describe you:
You wish to enroll at the University of Washington Tacoma to earn your first bachelor's degree.
You are no longer in high school (regardless of how old you are or whether you graduated).
You will have completed any coursework at a regionally-accredited college or university since leaving high school.
What is required to transfer to UW Tacoma?
Currently all transfer students to the University of Washington Tacoma must complete the following requirements:
5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits of English composition
Intermediate algebra with a minimum grade of 2.0 (either in high school or college)
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application
How many credits do I need to be eligible to transfer?
Any amount of transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution qualify you to apply as a transfer student.
Do I need to submit SAT or ACT scores?
Applicants with fewer than 40 college credits earned after leaving high school (except in the case where the college credits were all earned the summer immediately after high school) must submit SAT, ACT or ACT Writing scores and also must:
Do I need to have completed an associate degree to apply?
An associate degree is not required for admission to the University of Washington Tacoma.
What is the guaranteed admission program for transfer students?
Students who are Washington state residents and have completed an approved transfer degree at a Washington state community college with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 are guaranteed admission to UW Tacoma. Please note that this guarantees admission to the university and not to a specific academic program or major. Students must still submit an application by the application deadline to be admitted. Learn more about the guaranteed admission program.
When should I apply?
UW Tacoma admits students every quarter except for summer. Review the application deadlines for more information.
How do I know if my credits are transferable?
Review the general guidelines for transferable credit or look up the courses you have completed in the University of Washington's online course equivalency database. You may also make an appointment with an admissions adviser to review your transcripts by calling (253) 692-4742.
I attended college 20 years ago. Are my credits still transferable?
In most cases, the answer is yes. There are no time limitations on most credits used to satisfy admission requirements. Some prerequisite classes (usually in math or science) must have been completed within the last five years. And of course, if you haven’t taken math for twenty years, you may want to enroll in a basic math course to refresh your skills. An admissions adviser can help you evaluate your existing college credits.
My previous college used a semester system. How do I convert my semester credits to quarter credits?
One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits. Therefore, a 3-semester-credit course is equivalent to 4.5 quarter credits, and 60 semester credits are equivalent to 90 quarter credits.
Can I attend part time?
Most academic programs offer a part-time option. Check with an admissions adviser or an academic program adviser for more information.
Where can I find student housing?
Althought limited, student housing options at UW Tacoma are increasing each year—and there are many other housing options available in the area. Learn more about housing options.
Since UW Tacoma is accepting freshman now, will there be less space for transfer students?
Absolutely not. UW Tacoma remains committed to serving transfer students
and the majority of our students continue to transfer from local
community colleges. The freshman class currently makes up less than 10% of the student body at UW Tacoma.
