Gaining recognition for course credit
Using UWHS credit at the University of Washington
Credit for UWHS courses is accepted at the University of Washington. Students wishing to take the next course in a sequence do not have to take a placement test. The UWHS coordinator can help students attending the University get a spot in the next class in a sequence on campus with enough advanced notice.
Transferring UWHS credit to other schools
Students should be advised that the University of Washington cannot guarantee that another institution will automatically accept UW credit. Most public institutions accept the credit as do many private ones. A student should check with the institution he or she plans to attend to determine what its policy is regarding university credit earned in high school before enrolling in a UWHS course. In some cases an institution will have questions. The student should keep a copy of the course syllabus, including grading scale and assignments, as well as papers, compositions, tests, etc. These can be submitted to either a college or departmental adviser at the so-called "receiving institution" if necessary.
The classroom teacher should be prepared to write a letter for his or her students, explaining the program and providing some documentation. The office of the UW registrar will write a letter on behalf of a student seeking credit transfer as will the program director.
In some cases, an institution will not grant credit for the UWHS course but will allow the student to enroll in a course for which the UW course is a prerequisite, or it will exempt him/her from an equivalent course. If the student is required to take a placement exam to prove competence in material covered in UWHS courses, s/he should do so as soon as possible after arriving on campus and look over relevant UWHS course materials to ensure the best chance of doing well on the exam.
Some institutions will allow a student to "challenge" a course by taking an examination. This is not the same as a placement exam. The student who passes this exam will get course credit. Again, a student taking this option should review relevant course materials before taking the exam.
Whether an institution ultimately gives recognition for the UWHS course or not, the student will have gained valuable knowledge and study skills.
Colleges and universities that have accepted UWHS credit
or offered recognition of work completed
| Air Force Academy |
Santa Barbara City College |
| Arizona State University |
Seattle Central Community College |
| Bellevue Community College |
Seattle Pacific University |
| Brigham Young University |
Seattle University |
| Central Washington University |
Skagit Valley College |
| Dominican University of California |
St. Martins College |
| Eastern Washington University |
St. Mary's College of California |
| Edmonds Community College |
Stanford University |
| George Washington University |
The Evergreen State College |
| Gonzaga University |
The Ohio State University |
| Green River Community College |
Trinity Lutheran College |
| Highline Community College |
University of Arizona |
| Lehigh University |
University of Denver |
| Linfield |
University of Portland |
| Loyola Marymount University |
University of San Diego |
| Mount Holyoke University |
University of Washington |
| Occidental College |
Washington State University |
| Olympia College |
Western Baptist College |
| Pacific Lutheran University |
Western Washington |
| Peninsula Community College |
Whitworth College |
| Pomona College |
Willamette University |
| Princeton University |
Yakima Valley Community College |
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