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 and 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, students should contact their 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 for students who 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.
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| Course Number |
Number of Credits |
General Education Requirements |
| ASL 103 |
5 |
Foreign Language |
| ASTR 101 |
5 |
Natural World; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning |
| ASTR 150 |
5 |
Natural World; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning |
| ATM S 111 |
5 |
Natural World; Individuals & Societies |
| BIOL 100 |
5 |
Natural World |
| BIOL 118 |
5 |
Natural World |
| CHEM 110 |
3-5 |
Natural World |
| CHIN 103 |
5 |
Foreign Language |
| C LIT 240 |
5 |
English Composition; Additional Writing Requirement |
| CSE 120 |
5 |
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; Natural World |
| CSE 142 |
4 |
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; Natural World |
| CSE 143 |
5 |
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; Natural World |
| ENGL 111 |
5 |
English Composition; Additional Writing |
| ENGL 131 |
5 |
English Composition; Additional Writing |
| ESRM 101 |
5 |
Natural World; Individuals & Societies |
| ESRM 150 |
5 |
Natural World; Individuals & Societies |
| FRENCH 103 |
5 |
Foreign Language |
| FRENCH 201 |
5 |
Visual, Literary & Performing Arts |
| GERMAN 103 |
5 |
Foreign Language |
| GERMAN 201 |
5 |
Visual, Literary & Performing Arts |
| G H 101 |
5 |
Individuals & Societies |
| JAPAN 113 |
5 |
Foreign Language |
| JAPAN 211 |
5 |
Visual, Literary & Performing Arts |
| KOREAN 103 |
5 |
Foreign Language |
| LATIN 103 |
5 |
Foreign Language; Visual, Literary & Performing Arts |
| MATH 120 |
5 |
Natural World |
| MATH 124 |
5 |
Natural World; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning |
| MATH 125 |
5 |
Natural World |
| MODHEB 407 |
5 |
Visual, Literary & Performing Arts |
| PSYCH 101 |
5 |
Individuals & Societies |
| SPAN 103 |
5 |
Foreign Language |
| SPAN 201 |
5 |
Visual, Literary & Performing Arts |