Transfer Students

Who Should Use This Application?

Western Washington University welcomes transfer students from all types of colleges and universities. You are a transfer student if you attempted college credit after graduating from high school or after earning your GED. 

If you completed all of your college credits while also fulfilling high school requirements, such as through the Running Start program, you will be considered a first-year student for admissions purposes and will need to meet requirements for First-Year Student Admission, even if you earned an associate degree while in high school. Students who continue to earn college credits after high school graduation (excluding credit earned during the summer after high school graduation) are considered transfer students.

If you require a student visa to study in the United States, you should apply as an international student.

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Application Checklist

Western's Transfer Application Deadlines

Summer Quarter
March 1
Fall Quarter
March 1
Winter Quarter
September 15
Spring Quarter
January 1

Transfer Information Sessions

Want more information about the WWU transfer admissions process and Western? Join us for a live, virtual transfer info session!

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I'm here to help!

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Lisa Ochs

Transfer Admissions Advisor

If you have any questions about the transfer application process, please feel free to reach out!

For quick questions, email me at lisa.ochs@wwu.edu.

Take a Look Inside with Our Transfer Viewbook