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Transfer families

Transfer students and families are an important part of the UW community. As the parent or family member of a transfer student, there’s a lot you’ve already learned about how to support your student’s education journey. We’re here to help with the UW-specific pieces.

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Get oriented

Start with our Parent & Family Guide. Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of resources on academics, housing, student life, and more. Transfer students bring valuable experience and perspective to the UW community, and we want to make sure you have what you need to help your student transition successfully.

Campus contacts

The offices that handle most of what transfer families need.

Transferring to UW

Application process, transfer credit articulation, becoming a Husky.

Commuter & Transfer Commons

Drop-in space for transfer and commuter students. Day-use lockers, kitchenette, study area.

UW Financial Aid

FAFSA, scholarships, and grants for transfer students.

Aid for transfers

Undergraduate Advising

Course planning, major selection, and academic guidance.

Connecting to a new community

Shortly after your student confirms acceptance, they’ll be invited to a private chat community for new transfer students. (A&O) is the other key on-ramp.

At A&O, transfer students work with peers, faculty, staff, and administrators to tap into resources, build community, and register for courses.

UW staff is here to help

Faculty and staff across the UW are committed to transfer student success. The Transfer Student Engagement Council, formed in 2015, provides transfer students with resources across departments. Learn more about the work at .

Common transfer family questions

Questions specific to transfer students. For broader topics, visit our Common Questions page.

What’s the best way for transfer students to find their community?
Shortly after your student confirms acceptance, they’ll be invited via email to a private chat community managed by UW-IT. For commuting Huskies, visiting the is a great way to meet fellow transfer students. Transfer Advising & Orientation is another key on-ramp into community.
What scholarships and grants are available for transfer students?
Transfer students are considered for the same types and amounts of aid as other UW students when they complete the by UW’s priority filing date of Feb. 28. The UW also offers .
What happens if my transfer student is not accepted into their first-choice major?
Entering a top-choice major can be a challenge for transfer students. A number of majors are capacity-constrained, and the UW is a complex place with many alternatives. The helps your student consider all options and find a course of study that fits their interests.
What housing options are available for transfer students?
All UW students can choose to live on campus in university-owned residence halls, apartments, or family housing, or off campus in a non-university property. Fraternities and sororities are considered off-campus housing. There are options at different price points and proximities to campus. Visit for more.
How can transfer students start preparing for a career?
The UW has resources to help students build their professional network and explore career options. Two places to start: the and the . Summer research programs are another way to deepen academic interests.

Stay connected

The Parent Insider newsletter publishes seasonal essentials, deadlines, and resources to share with your transfer Husky. Questions? uwparent@uw.edu.

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