There is a four-year university for anyone who wants a four-year degree. There are many options available to meet the needs of all kinds of students. Meet with an advisor and get the information you need to make a successful transfer. Each year, many students self-advise and each year some students may "self-advise" themselves out of applying for their top choice or even applying at all. It's not all about your G.P.A!

2008/09 facts from the University of Washington and Western Washington University Admissions:
The U.W. enrolled 1,557 transfer students last year, 65.6 percent of these applicants were from community colleges, with only 27 percent from other four-year colleges. There is a strong preference for students from the community college, because you have already proven that you can complete "college" level courses. As of this printing, the U.W has not sent out GPA information yet.
W.W.U. had 1,990 transfer applications with 1,380 admitted, 73 percent transferred from Washington Community Colleges. The middle 50 percent GPA range was 2.89-3.52.

It may be that a traditional institution is not the experience you are looking for, or traveling across the state is not an option. More and more, University Centers are opening on community college campuses, (like EVCC's new building!). Our University Center will offer four-year degree options from universities throughout the state. Please check out the EvCC website for a list of degrees and workshop dates introducing the different programs.

FYI, University Transfer Thursdays in Counseling, Advising & Career Ctr, 1-1:50
January 20 Paying for college, Financial Aid and Scholarships
January 27 College Applications and your Personal Statements
February 24 Transfer Planning 101

If you are transferring for fall 2009/10, now is the time to start working on your Financial Aid application. This deadline may come before admissions!

Below is a list of the FALL "priority" Admission and Financial Aid deadline dates:
Admission Financial Aid
UW Seattle Feb 15 Feb 28
UW Bothell May 15 Feb 28
WWU- Bellingham April 1 Feb 15
CWU- Ellensburg April 1 March 15
Evergreen March 1 March 15
EWU March 1 Feb 15
WSU Jan 31 Feb 15
Seattle Pacific April 1 April 1
Seattle University March 1 Feb 1

These dates were compiled by SSSP and the CACC. Please check the college websites for current information, departmental dates and postmarked/received deadline dates. Each college may be different. Please note the deadline date posted on the FAFSA is not the school's deadline date. This is the date the FAFSA will continue to accept your information but each college has a different filing date.

Next time: "Taking the Mystery out of Choosing a College Major." For more information, stop by the Counseling, Advising and Career Center - 3rd floor Parks, or call (425) 388-9263.