Transfer Planning
General UW Transfer Admissions Session
Whether you are enrolled at a community college, a four-year institution, or are returning to college after some time, applying as a transfer student takes careful and thoughtful planning. A great way to start is by looking at the Transfer Admissions and Planning Guide and the Academic Planning Worksheet provided by the UW Office of Admissions.
All prospective transfer students are encouraged to attend a UW Transfer Thursday admissions session to learn more about the application process. At this session, a representative from the UW Office of Admissions will describe admission procedures for transfer students. Topics covered include College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) and the Comprehensive Review.
- Year round: Every Thursday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171
- Additional sessions between Dec. 1 - Feb. 15, Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meet with an Environmental Studies Adviser
Environmental Studies is an open enrollment major, which means that transfer students who are admitted to the UW will also be admitted automatically to the Environmental Studies major.
Prospective transfer students interested in Environmental Studies are invited to meet with an Environmental Studies adviser. Advisers are able to answer questions about major requirements and also recommend coursework to take before entering the UW. We are also able to tell you about different areas of study and career opportunities. Drop-in advising hours are available after the UW Transfer Thursday admissions session. If the drop-in advising hours are not convenient for you, you are also able to make an appointment with an Environmental Studies adviser.
- Every Thursday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Wallace Hall, Suite 012
Recommended Coursework
To prepare for the coursework you'll complete once you are in the Environmental Studies major, transfer students are strongly encouraged to complete all foundational courses (Biology, Chemistry and Statistics) prior to enrolling at UW. If you are currently enrolled at a community college in Washington State, you can use the UW's Transfer Equivalency Guide to determine which courses at your community college are equivalent to the UW courses. All prospective transfer students interested in Environmental Studies are also able to make an appointment with an Environmental Studies adviser for assistance.
The courses required for a BA with a major in Environmental Studies can be arranged according to the following five sections:
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All Environmental Studies majors need to complete the General Education Requirements of the College of the Environment. |
CoEnv GenEd
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ENVIR Core Courses
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Two courses:
and One course from among:
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One course from among:
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STATISTICSOne course from among:
OTHER QUANITITATIVE METHODSOne course from among:
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CLIMATEOne course from among:
LAND, WATER, ATMOSPHEREOne course from among:
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All three courses:
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Biology
Chemistry
Quantitative Methods
Earth Systems Literacy
Values and Cultures
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Consult the list of approved courses. A minimum of thirty credits (with no more than 5 credits at the 200 level or below) from the list of approved ‘Perspectives and Experiences’ courses.
A minimum of three credits must be completed in each of the following Environmental Perspectives and Experiences categories:
Additional Perspectives and Experiences Notes:
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Perspectives and Experiences
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Three courses to include at least 5 credits of ENVIR 491:
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Capstone