Path to UW

• Introduction Seminars are for students who have not yet applied to transfer to UW. 
• Transition seminars are specifically for students who are admitted to UW for autumn 2024. Eligible students will receive invitations from UW admissions to these seminars and will also be reached out to by the Path to UW team.

• Intro Seminars will take place on the UW Seattle campus 3 times a week from Aug 20 through Sept 12, 2024, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Tuesdays - Thursdays.

The seminar portion of this class will occur from 9:30am to 11:30am. Students will then have a 30 minute break before participating in the support curriculum portion of the course from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

• Tailored advising support and access to a unique transfer-specific support curriculum
• A chance to learn from and build relationship with current UW research faculty and learn more about the UW academic environment
• All seminars will fulfill a UW Writing (W) credit that will apply towards your UW degree
• $1,000 stipend to defer the cost of attending the class

No, there are different course offerings for each type of seminar. You can check out the Transition Seminar page or the Introduction Seminar page to read about the course options for each

Nope! If the seminar relates to what you hope to study, great! If not, then you will not be alone, these seminars will be filled with students with all different academic and major interests. Take what sounds exciting to you!

Unfortunately no. However, please feel free to bring food or snacks to eat if this will help you to engage.

These seminars are offered with Credit/No Credit grading.

Yes - in addition to taking a free 3 credit UW course, the City of Seattle has provided funding so that students enrolling in these classes will receive a $1,000 stipend. How awesome is that? The Path to UW team will follow up with all students who submit our enrollment form for these seminars with more details on how receiving the stipend funds will work.

Unfortunately, because they are all offered at the same time, you will only be able to enroll in one of the options. However, many students who take an introduction seminar and are admitted to UW will come back and take the transition seminar in the future!

Any eligible student who has ever been affiliated with Seattle Promise - it is ok if you are no longer with the program currently! Please review the individual seminar pages for more information on who is eligible for each.

These courses will include outside of class work designated by faculty and advisers. Please be prepared to manage your time so you are able to come prepared and fully engage with the cool topics and activities faculty have planned!

The 3 credits can both be be transferred back to Associate's electives and applied towards UW requirements in the future for those who attend.

Path to UW Introduction Seminars will run for four weeks. They will take place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Just like any other college class, you will be expected to complete readings and assignments outside of class as well.

• Additional access to the Path to UW Adviser and other opportunities and resources that will help you to plan out steps for preparing to be the strongest UW applicant you can be should you choose to transfer to UW in the future
• A chance to learn from and build relationship with current UW faculty and learn more about the academic environment and current research being done by them and others at UW 
• Build earlier knowledge of involvement opportunities, communities, campus offices, major programs, and funding and job options that can help you determine if UW is a potential place you would like to transfer to, and if so, how to leverage resources early on to prepare
• Meet and spend time with other transfer students from Seattle Colleges.

Yes, absolutely! You do NOT need to be certain you are applying to UW Seattle in the future. This class will be a great opportunity to learn more about a four-year research university, meet some neat faculty and other students, get insight on how to plan both specifically for UW and more generally for other institutions, and learn more about if UW might be a fit and what programs are here. Please feel welcome to enroll even if you are just a little bit curious.

Yes, absolutely! You do NOT need to be certain you are applying to UW Seattle in the future. This class will be a great opportunity to learn more about a four-year research university, meet some neat faculty and other students, get insight on how to plan both specifically for UW and more generally for other institutions, and learn more about if UW might be a fit and what programs are here. Please feel welcome to enroll even if you are just a little bit curious!

Taking this course does not guarantee UW Admission. However, this will be recognized as an engagement with UW and will help you strengthen your application. How do I enroll? Ready to enroll? Follow the instructions at this form to request placement into a seminar! Have additional questions? Please feel free to reach out to us and a member of our team will follow up with you!

• Gain knowledge of involvement opportunities, communities, campus offices, major programs, and funding and job options and how to take advantage of these resources to make the most of your UW journey.
• Meet and build community with other transfer students in your incoming class from different disciplines who are also navigating transitioning to UW.
• Establish a connection to campus and the unique transfer-specific supports and opportunities here earlier on.

Path to UW Transition Seminars will run for four weeks. They will take place Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Just like any other college class, you will be expected to complete readings and assignments outside of class as well. Additionally, you will be expected to meet with your faculty member during Autumn quarter.

There will be a few required meetings throughout Autumn quarter. During these meetings you will continue some course material and also have time to check-in with your faculty about your transition to UW. Times of these are to be determined and will depend on autumn faculty and student schedules; however, we are committed to working together to make it work with your schedule.

The three credits you earn during the Transition Seminar count toward autumn quarter, and they'll appear on your autumn quarter schedule and transcript with the rest of your courses. This gives you a couple options for autumn quarter:

• If you want to take a lighter academic load in autumn quarter, you only need to enroll in 9 credits to be a full-time student (because you'll already have 3 credits from the seminar to get you to the 12 credit minimum for full time enrollment).
• If you take a full time (12 - 18 credits) courseload in the fall, your seminar credits will put you ahead of the academic curve. You can earn up to 21 credits total without paying extra tuition (a charge that normally applies to students who take more than 18 credits in a quarter).