Applying to UW Tacoma

Find out which description fits you best, then read further to get the complete story about admission policies, requirements, and all the applicable details.

Admission to the Tacoma campus is a separate process from admission to the Seattle or Bothell campuses. For an extra fee, students can apply online to more than one UW campus with a single application.

Are you a freshman?

Apply as a freshman if any of the following statements describe you.

You plan to enter UW Tacoma right after graduating from high school.
You are in Washington State’s Running Start Program and you plan to enter UW Tacoma right after graduating (regardless of how many college credits you have earned or will earn).
You have never attended college since leaving high school (regardless of your age or whether you ever graduated).

Are you a transfer student?

Apply as 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 course work at a regionally accredited college or university before you enroll at the University of Washington Tacoma.

Are you an international student?

Apply as as an international applicant if you will need a visa to study in the U.S. or you are already in the U.S. under an F, B, H, J, L, or M visa. International status does not include:

U.S. citizens, dual U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or those with refugee status or political asylum;
Those holding A, E, I, G, K or V visas;
Those who have applied for U.S. permanent residency and anticipate it will be granted before enrollment at the UW.

Other undergraduate students

Graduate students

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