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Western Washington University Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreement

Students at Seattle Colleges have a streamlined and guaranteed route to a bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University through a transfer pathway partnership announced on January 20, 2026.

The agreement guarantees admission to Western for Seattle Colleges transfer students who complete a transfer degree, providing a clear and dependable path to continue their education at one of the state’s top public universities.

Qualifications and Features

Under the agreement, Seattle Colleges students qualify for guaranteed admission to Western if they:

  • Complete either an Associate in Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) or Associate in Science – Transfer (AS-T) degree
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in the last quarter before applying for admission and the final quarter before transferring

Students admitted through this program will enter Western as juniors, ready to progress toward a bachelor’s degree. In support of expanding educational access in the region, the $70 application fee for Seattle Colleges students will be waived, allowing them to apply at no cost.

In addition to general admission, eligible Seattle Colleges students may receive direct admission into nearly 30 academic majors at Western. Some majors may require additional admissions steps or prerequisites.

The program will link students early with academic advisors at both institutions to help them select courses aligned with their intended majors. Seattle Colleges and Western will also collaborate on outreach, advising, and annual evaluations to ensure a smooth transfer process.

About Western Washington University

Western Washington University offers more than 200 academic programs on its main campus in Bellingham and at additional locations in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Nationally recognized for academic excellence, sustainability, undergraduate research, and student success – including First-Gen Forward and Military Friendly designations, Western consistently ranks among the top public master’s-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest.