Ready to join our community of innovators within UW Engineering? The key to a successful transfer application is to plan, complete the required coursework and pay close attention to the deadlines. Use this page to help you prepare.
81%
of WA state community and technical college applicants are admitted to engineering majors
75%
of all transfer applicants are offered admission into an engineering major
20%
of students seeking a bachelor's degree started at the UW as a transfer student
1. Prepare your transfer plan
- Areas of impact
Reflect on our engineering areas of impact to help you identify multiple majors that align with your interests. - Explore UW Engineering
Continue your exploration by reading an overview of each department, including information on degrees offered, research and more. - Compare required courses by major
Make sure you are major-ready. Compare application and enrollment requirements for each engineering major. - UW equivalency guide
Find out how courses you have taken at Washington community and technical colleges will transfer to the UW.
Note: While General Chemistry II will sometimes transfer as Chemistry 1XX, students who complete General Chemistry I & II* with accompanying lab at a Washington State Community College will satisfy the admission and graduation requirements for the CivE, IE and ME majors. General Chemistry II, transferred as Chemistry 1XX, can be used to satisfy the General Chemistry II requirement for EnvE only if the course includes stoichiometry, equilibrium, and kinetics. It may be necessary for some students to complete the third general chemistry course if one or more of stoichiometry, equilibrium, and kinetics is covered therein. In this instance the third chemistry course will count towards "engineering & science electives" in the EnvE major.
*Courses such as Chemical Concepts, Introductory Chemistry and Chemistry Prep classes will not satisfy this requirement.
Since some prerequisite courses will only be offered in certain quarters, it is critical to know the timing of the course offerings at your college. Be proactive about taking prerequisite courses to ensure you are ready when it is time to apply.
2. Know your application deadlines
You will need to apply to the UW and to the departments that offer the majors you are interested in pursuing. Engineering departments accept applications and admit students to the majors at different times. Keep these different deadlines in mind as you prepare to apply to both the UW and the majors.
International transfer students are only admitted for autumn quarter unless you are already in the U.S. and meet department admission requirements for bioengineering or chemical engineering, in which case you are welcome to apply for admission in the spring.
Majors admitting during this admissions cycle: Bioengineering, Bioresource Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Computer Engineering
Nov. 1
UW application opens
Dec. 15
UW deadline
Early Jan.
Engineering application opens
Jan. 15
Engineering deadline
5 P.M. PST
Mid-Feb.
Admissions decisions announced
Majors admitting during this admissions cycle: Aeronautics & Astronautics, Bioresource Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Human Centered Design & Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Dec. 15
UW application opens
Feb. 15
UW deadline
March 21
Engineering application opens
April 5
Engineering deadline
Early May
Admission decisions announced
3. Connect with us
If you have a general question about the College and its departments, email us or call (206) 543-1770 to ask a question or attend Transfer Thursday.
| Department | Appointment types | How to book appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics & Astronautics | Students must attend a UW Transfer Thursday information session before requesting an advising appointment. | 206-616-1115 aeroadvising@uw.edu |
| Bioengineering | Students are encouraged to attend a Transfer Thursday info session. Advising with the BioE adviser is available by appointment. | Book appointment |
| Bioresource Science and Engineering | Zoom information session/meeting Thursdays 2:30-4pm (may come in and out at any time during this period). Registration required – see “How to Book Appointment” | Sign up to attend on available dates |
| Chemical Engineering | In-person, Zoom and phone advising available by appointment. | Book in-person appointment Book Zoom or phone appointment |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | Email ceadvice@uw.edu to schedule a meeting. | ceadvice@uw.edu |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Information sessions for transfer students available. | Book appointment outreach@cs.washington.edu |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | Virtual drop-ins every Thursday 2-4 pm except on the 2nd Thursday of the month when we do a virtual info session 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. | undergradece@uw.edu |
| Human Centered Design & Engineering | Remote advising available via appointment (schedule in advance). Information sessions also available. | Book a prospective BS student appointment |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | Available by appointment on Thursdays. Other appointment times also available. | ieadvise@uw.edu |
| Materials Science & Engineering | Available by appointment on Thursdays. Other appointment times also available. | Book appointment |
| Mechanical Engineering | Virtual sessions available Thursday afternoons at 3:00pm. | Book appointment |
4. Apply to the UW and majors of interest
Apply to the UW
Prepare to apply to the UW by the application deadline listed for your intended start quarter. You must complete the UW application deadline to be able to apply to an engineering major.
Apply to engineering majors
You will be applying to engineering majors before you receive an admission decision from UW Admissions.
- Submit an application for each engineering major you would like to be considered for. Instructions and more details can be found on the major application.
Scholarship opportunities
In addition to the UW student scholarships and financial aid, we encourage you to apply for our College scholarships.
Engineering department advisers can provide you with information about scholarship opportunities for specific majors. Scholarship opportunities for transfer students are available through the UW and partner organizations.