Important information for transfer students.
Cougar TRACS
Transfer Center
Requirements for admission
as a transfer student
Priority dates
Transferring from a Washington
community college
Cougar TRACS
With the Cougar TRACS system, you can know over the web what college credits will transfer, how you can prepare for a specific major, and how your credits will apply to general education and degree program requirements. With this highly innovative transfer tool you can plan your course of study, save it, and revisit it as your college degree progresses. Or, if you are unsure of your major, compare requirements of different degrees and view them on customized reports. Check out TRACS for answers to your specific transfer questions.
Transfer Center
Through the Transfer Center, students who are seeking admission can benefit from a variety of services including preliminary academic advising, the development of academic goals and plans, and the center acts as an excellent point of contact to ensure that the transition to WSU is a smooth one. The Transfer Center is committed to serving transfer students prior to their entrance to WSU and throughout their educational experience until graduation. Call the Transfer Center toll free at 1-888-978-7252 for more information.
Requirements for admission as a transfer student
- Have successfully completed transferable coursework from an accredited college or university beyond your high school graduation (not including the summer immediately following your graduation)
- Have a college GPA of at least 2.50
Priority dates
January 31 is the priority application date for Fall semester and November 15 is the priority date for Spring semester. Once we have received your application, application fee, and official transcripts from all colleges you have attended, the Office of Admissions will determine the total number of transferable college credits, your cumulative grade point average in the transferable work, and which General Education Requirements you have completed. Courses which are applicable to your major will be evaluated by the department in which you plan to major. If the evaluation of your college transcripts shows that you have less than 27 semester (40 quarter) hours of transferable work, you will be asked to send your high school transcript and SAT or ACT results.
Transferring from a Washington community college
Many of WSU's transfer students began their studies at Washington community colleges. Students who earn an approved Transfer Associate degree at a Washington community college generally transfer to WSU with junior standing and with their basic General Education Requirements fulfilled. If you are attending or plan to attend a community college in Washington you should contact the WSU Office of Admissions as early as possible. Visit our Transfer Equivalency Menu or contact our office for a Transfer Guide to see how courses will transfer to WSU from your community college.
A commonly asked question from Washington community college students is: "Should I obtain my Transfer Associate degree before transferring to WSU? There are two factors which need to be considered before a student decides to pursue the AA degree.
First, the Transfer Associate degree is not required for admission to WSU. If you have a qualifying college grade-point average (GPA) and at least 27 semester (40 quarter) hours of transferable college credit, you are eligible for admission, provided space is available at the time of application. If you have fewer than 27 semester (40 quarter) hours of transferable credit, you must also meet the freshman admission requirements.
Second, consider your intended major. For most of WSU's programs, earning the Transfer degree is a good strategy, particularly if you incorporate specific lower-division courses into your AA degree that will be required in your major. In some cases, such as Engineering, it is in your best interest to pursue a course-by-course strategy because of the large number of specific course requirements in the program. For a few of WSU's programs, such as Architecture, lower-division courses are not available at community colleges, and it is best to enter WSU as soon as possible. You should consult with the Transfer Advisor at your community college and your major department at WSU before you decide which route to pursue.
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Information you mean need:
- Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Qualifying as a Washington state resident
- Requirements for adult students
- Request more information from WSU