How To Apply

Congratulations on your nomination to study as a Visiting Undergraduate Exchange Student at the University of Washington. Please read the instructions below before filling out the application and other forms.

Please note: Access to courses in Computer Science, Psychology, Art, Architecture, Accounting, Finance, Communications, Sociology, and Law, Society, & Justice is extremely competitive and difficult. You may be limited to courses outside these majors due to enrollment constraints. Also, studio classes and professional programs are generally not open to exchange students. Courses in education, law and health sciences are generally graduate level and are not open to undergraduate students. Exchange students are not eligible to take practicum/student teaching courses or classes which include any clinical work.

You may enroll in all other courses on a space available basis, provided you have satisfied prerequisites for those courses. Departmental advisors and/or instructors may ask to see your transcript to verify that you have completed these requirements. At any time during the process, the IPE would be happy to assist you in contacting departmental advisors if needed.

Although we will do our best to assist you in getting the classes you wish to take, if you have major requirements that must be satisfied during your exchange period, you may wish to reconsider your candidacy to the UW. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.

Application

The following documents are required in order to process your application:

1. Cover Sheet (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

2. International Exchange Application Form

3. Statement of Purpose

   This should be a 1-2 page statement, double-spaced. Please include why you chose the UW and what you hope to accomplish during your exchange. Please feel free to include any other information about yourself that you feel is pertinent.

4. Official bank letter or statement verifying sufficient funds

   Please see estimated cost of study.

5. Academic credentials

   Please include official transcripts from each college, university, professional school, or technical school attended, with the English translations when necessary.

6. Verification of English Proficiency (if applicable)

   Please submit a copy of your TOEFL score report.

Please mail the originals & 1 copy of each document above to:

Tina Hirayama Wong
International Programs & Exchanges
University of Washington
459 Schmitz Hall, Box 355815
Seattle, WA 98195-5815

Admissions Process

Once your file is complete, the IPE will review your application and forward your documents to the Admissions Office. Please note: This review process may take several weeks to complete.

Upon a successful review, the Admissions Office will issue the visa qualifying form (I-20 or DS-2019) and send it to the IPE. The IPE will forward this form to your home institution. This form allows you to apply for an F-1 (I-20) or J-1 (DS-2019) visa at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

For questions, please contact: Tina Wong