<p>I am a freshman right now attending a 4 year university and I was wondering how easy it would be to transfer into UW for the summer or autumn quarter for 2015. By that time i would be a rising sophomore.
I am currently an information systems major so I would be applying for the business school.
How hard would it be to get accepted as a transfer student as an out of state student and what could I do to increase my chances of getting in??</p>
<p>@piratekate17 Transferring to UW as an OOS student is ALMOST impossible. The University of Washington gives priority to in-state transfers, and fills about 90-95% of its spots with in-state transfers. Your chances will also be fairly low as you are already attending a 4-year institution. Even in-state transfers attending a 4-year institution have a difficult time transferring to UW. Honestly, there isn’t much you can do to better your chances other than maintaing a better GPA than most applicants and writing a stellar essay (you need to have a really good reason for why you want to transfer from a 4-year to another 4-year). I would recommend attending a CC then transferring, it’ll help your chances, but not by much since you’re still an OOS student. Good luck.</p>
<p>I agree with everything UWchancemeh mentioned. I heard admission is even more competitive if you have lower class standing (refer to the UW Seattle transfer page). </p>
<p>I would focus on maintaining/improving GPA, fulfilling prerequisites for intended major, and writing a compelling essay. If you feel that it is absolutely necessary that you transfer, then here’s another option you may consider.</p>
<p>You could transfer to a CC in Washington and gain residency while you work towards earning an AA degree. This doesn’t guarantee admission, but as long as you take college-level courses, all of your credits will transfer directly to UW (refer to UW course equivalency guide), meaning it won’t delay your graduation. If you’re eligible for WA state residency, then you’ll be an in-state, 2-year college transfer with a junior standing by the time of application. </p>
<p>I would only consider the option if it is absolutely necessary that you transfer out of your current college (i.e. can’t stand continuing education at current institution). Otherwise, I would just focus on maintaining your GPA and completing majority of the prerequisites by Foster school so that you have a slightly better chance. Good luck!</p>