BA/BS Psychology at University of Washington

Programme overview

The undergraduate Psychology major at the University of Washington offers students a broadly based introduction to human and animal behavior based on a curriculum that emphasizes current research and theory. The UW Psychology program for undergraduate majors stresses scientific and statistical reasoning skills that help students evaluate data, claims, and theories in both the academic and popular literatures. We provide undergraduates research participation, applied fieldwork and supervised teaching opportunities.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

66 to 68 credits; PSYCH 101, PSYCH 202, PSYCH 209, PSYCH 315 (or PSYCH 317 and PSYCH 318); One course from PSYCH 300, PSYCH 302, PSYCH 333, or PSYCH 355; One course from PSYCH 303, PSYCH 305, PSYCH 306, PSYCH 345, or PSYCH 357; One additional course from PSYCH 300, PSYCH 302, PSYCH 303, PSYCH 305, PSYCH 306, PSYCH 333, PSYCH 345, PSYCH 355, or PSYCH 357; Three additional upper division PSYCH courses (9 - 15 credits) with at least two at the 400-level (excluding PSYCH 491 through PSYCH 499).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2.00 cumulative UW GPA Completion of one of the following math courses with a minimum 2.0 grade: MATH 111, MATH 112, MATH 120, or MATH 124. Completion of the following psychology courses with a minimum 2.0 grade in each course and a cumulative 2.50 GPA in the three courses: PSYCH 101, PSYCH 202, and PSYCH 209. Admission is competitive based on the following criteria: Preparation for a major in psychology as indicated by the grades earned in courses required for admission GPA, with an emphasis on grades earned in psychology courses Other evidence of a commitment to becoming a psychology major Personal statement reflecting an interest in and commitment to becoming a psychology major Copies of unofficial transcripts from all schools attended (UW and transfer). Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee admission to the department. The application deadline is the first Friday of ...

Domestic applicants: USD 12,664 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Undergraduate" Undergraduate rate for tuition-based programs. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and fac Source

International applicants: USD 44,580 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Undergraduate" Undergraduate rate for tuition-based programs. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and Source

First-year entry quarters: Autumn (begins late September), Winter (begins early January; not open to international first-year applicants), Summer (begins mid-June; most degree-seeking students apply for Autumn). Spring quarter is not open to first-year applicants.

Transfer entry: Autumn and Summer quarters; Spring quarter transfer admission is open only to applicants to specific departments in engineering and computer science.

First-year applications for Autumn (and Summer) open August 15 and close November 15; notification March 1-15. Winter applications open August 1 and close September 1, with notification in November and December. The UW does not offer early decision or early action. Apply through the Common App.

First-year application fee is $85 for U.S. students (fee waivers available) and $95 for international students (no fee waivers). Application requires a Common App essay and a self-reported academic record in STARS. SAT/ACT scores are not required for most applicants; homeschooled applicants and applicants from schools without letter or numeric grades must submit SAT or ACT scores. International applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS scores meeting the minimum English proficiency requirement.

Transfer applications for Autumn and Summer open December 15 and close February 28; notification May 1 to June 30. Transfer application fee is $85 (U.S., fee waivers available) or $95 (international, no fee waivers). SAT/ACT scores are not required for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/

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