Applying to UW

All students are encouraged to apply online using the appropriate version of our online application as follows:

• Freshman Online Application
• Transfer Online Application
• International Student Online Application (for students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents)
• Reentry Online Application (for students who previously attended UW but have not been enrolled for a semester or more)

While paper and online applications receive equal consideration, our online application offers several benefits:

• It's the most secure method of application available.
• You can work on and view your application from any computer with Internet access.
• You can save your work and come back later, either to finish your application or correct mistakes and omissions.
• You can pay your $44 application fee online with a credit card.
• You can compose your personal statements in a word-processing program and then paste them right into the online application.
• You'll receive immediate notification that your application has been received.
• Applying online makes the application review process go more smoothly and efficiently.

If you prefer to apply on paper, go to our Download Forms page to print the applications.

Dates & Deadlines

• Freshmen
  September 1
  Application becomes available
• November 1
  First Notification Period deadline
• January 15
  First Notification Period decisions
• February 1
  Second Notification Period deadline
• March 15
  Second Notification Period decisions
  Final decisions for postponed applicants
• May 1
  Enrollment deposit deadline

• International
  September 1
  Application becomes available
• October 1
  Priority date for spring term
• December 15
  Priority date for fall term

• Transfer and Reentry
  September 1
  Application becomes available
• October 1
  Spring term deadline
• February 1
  Fall term deadline