Credits

Whether you plan to attend the UW or another college or university, credits earned through UWHS can help you get a jump-start on earning your college degree.

Transferring Credit to Other Colleges & Universities

The UW credits earned through UWHS transfer successfully to many other colleges and universities, both public and private, in the state of Washington and around the country.

Studies and surveys consistently indicate that most students can successfully transfer credits earned through UWHS.

However, some colleges and universities do not grant transfer credit for courses taken through UWHS. In addition, credit transfer success may depend on additional factors (e.g., grade, specific course).

Before registering for UW credit, you should contact your prospective colleges to confirm whether or not credits earned through UWHS can transfer to those colleges.

To transfer your UW credits, once you are enrolled in college, you will need to request to have an official UW transcript sent to the college or university you’ll be attending.

National Database of Credit Transfer

The University of Connecticut’s Credit Transfer Database is a resource if you want to explore potential transfer of credit earned through programs like UWHS. The database is in no way an official determination nor a guarantee of successful credit transfer. To find out whether credits will transfer to a certain college or university, contact that institution directly.

Fulfilling UW Degree Requirements

If you’re thinking of applying to the UW, taking courses through UWHS is one way to demonstrate your ability to successfully engage in college-level coursework. UW Admissions looks for applicants who have done rigorous coursework in high school, and it considers courses taken through UWHS equally alongside other accelerated learning options such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses. Learn more about UW freshman admissions.

Once you’re a UW student, courses taken through UWHS can be used to fulfill general education requirements. All courses taken through UWHS appear on your official UW transcript.