华盛顿大学(University of Washington)，简称UWashington或UW，始建于1861年，位于美国西海岸华盛顿州西雅图市，是世界著名的顶尖研究型大学，AAU、环太平洋大学联盟和国际大学气候联盟成员。2021U.S. News世界大学排名第8名，2019路透社世界最具创造力大学排名第5名，2020世界大学学术排名第16名，2021韦伯麦特里克斯全球院校12000强第1名。
Part One: Some Important websites
Transfer website: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/transfer/
Applicant type: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/whats-my-application-type/ International
Applicant Helper: https://admit.washington.edu/international-applicant-helper/
以上3个网站是在转学申请中必须要记住的重要信息网站，建议学生们一个个进行阅读。
Part Two: Important information for international transfer students
1. Definition
A transfer student: has completed college credits after completing high school (summer after graduation excluded)
An international transfer student: needs a student visa (most commonly the F-1 visa) to study in the UW
何为国际转学生，即在高中毕业之后就已经选修过大学课程的学生。
2. Holistic Review
Definition: Holistic review is a comprehensive assessment of your academic performance and personal qualities and achievements.
Holistic Review: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/transfer/holistic-review/
对于审核而言是一个全面的综合性的评估，包括成绩还有个人品质和获奖等情况。
3. Factors considered in admission
a. Transfer GPA
b. Preparation for their major
c. Clearly defined academic goal
d. Achievements in the major
e. Major prerequisites
4. Majors
Majors at UW: https://www.washington.edu/uaa/advising/degree-overview/majors/list-of-undergraduate-majors/
各位同学要仔细阅读学校可以提供的专业列表。
5. How to be a strong transfer applicant
a. be prepared for their major
b. have a second choice major if their top choice is competitive
c. apply with an associate degree or 90 credits from a WA CTC
d. submit a strong, unique, and reflective personal statement showing they are ready to contribute to the UW
对于自己所选的专业要做好充分的准备，同时做好第二专业的考虑。如果是在华盛顿州的学生，建议选修副学士学位，同时提交强而有力的个人陈述信。
6. The importance of personal statement
Personal statement:Your personal statement should be a comprehensive narrative essay outlining significant aspects of your academic and personal history, particularly those that provide context for your academic achievements and educational choices.
How to write the personal statement: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/transfer/how-to-apply/personal-statement/
个人陈述非常重要，有专门的网站进行详细解析。
7. Transfer admission deadline
转学的截止日期不要错过。
