- Have you completed at least a full year in college, attending full
time and
- Have you graduated from high school or have a GED?
If you answered "yes" to both parts of this question, you are
a transfer applicant. A transfer applicant also has at least 40 transferable
credits. If you answered "no" to either section of this question,
you are a freshman applicant.
How many credits will transfer from your Washington Community/Technical College degree?
All of the following degrees will transfer as a block of 90 quarter hour credits and your application for admission will receive top priority:
Have you taken a variety of college courses at another college? Or–did you attend more than one college?
Your official transcript(s) will be evaluated for transfer credits on a course-by-course basis. Our transfer credit evaluation may award you a maximum of 90 quarter hour credits of lower division work. And, if you completed upper division courses, you may also transfer 45 quarter hour credits. The maximum transfer credit awarded cannot exceed 135 credits. Please also review our Transfer Credit Policy.
FAQ – Answers to these questions appear on this
page:
An afterword from Admissions
What are
the admissions criteria for transfer students?
Transfer students will be considered for admission to Evergreen based
on:
- Grade Point Average (minimum of 2.0 cumulative for all college-level
work);
- Good standing at the last institution attended; and
- Satisfactory completion of a variety of courses in the liberal arts
and sciences. Your course work should include classes in the arts, humanities,
natural sciences and social sciences.
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What is the most
important factor in the admissions process?
The most important factor is your academic achievement, demonstrated by
the nature and distribution of your academic coursework. Your coursework
should include classes in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social
sciences. Admission preference is given to applicants who have a Direct
Transfer Associate degree, an Associate of Science Transfer degree, or
an approved Upside Down degree from a Washington community college. Transfer Degrees and Guides for Washington Community Colleges includes PDFs for each college. Find your college and select "Degree."
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Is diversity a factor
in the admissions process?
Evergreen seeks a diverse student body. Special recognition will be given
to applicants who are Vietnam-era veterans, adults 25 or older, and students
whose parents have not graduated from college. Determination of diversity
factors is based on information provided on the undergraduate
application.
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This is my first year
as a college student and I plan to transfer as a sophomore. How will this
affect my admission?
Applications from transfer students with fewer than 40 transfer credits
will be reviewed based upon your high school coursework and grade point
average, test scores from either the SAT or ACT tests and the college
coursework completed by the time you apply. If you did not graduate from
high school, please submit a set of GED
test scores. You are required to complete the same coursework outlined for freshmen.
Are you 25 years of age or older? You may submit a personal résumé
and personal
statement (PDF) in lieu of SAT or ACT test scores. Your résumé
may include work and volunteer experiences.
A Credentials Evaluator from Admissions will contact you regarding any
additional documents that will be needed. Please review the admissions criteria for freshman applicants.
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How do I convert
my semester hour credits into quarter hour credits?
Evergreen uses quarter hours, so we will convert semester hours into quarter
hours. For example, if you have earned 24 semester hour credits: multiply
24 by a factor of 1.5 and it will equal 36 quarter hour credits.
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I attended several
colleges. How will you calculate my cumulative GPA?
We will calculate your cumulative GPA by reviewing all the college-level
courses you attempted—including courses you received a failing grade,
no credit or incomplete. We multiply the credit by the grade you received
for that course. This yields your "grade points." Then, we divide
the total grade points by the total number of credits you attempted. This
will result in your cumulative "grade point average."
For example:
| Course Title |
Grade |
Credit |
Grade Points |
|
|
|
| Math 101 |
B (or 3.0) |
5 x 3.0 = |
15 |
|
|
|
| Music 105 |
B+ (or 3.32) |
5 x 3.32 = |
16.6 |
|
|
|
| Spanish 103 |
D (or 1.0) |
5 x 1.0 = |
5 |
|
|
|
| |
|
15 credits |
36.6 ÷ 15 credits = |
2.44 cumulative GPA |
[Note: The grade for the Spanish class is counted only when we calculate
the cumulative GPA. The credits for the course will not transfer because
they are completed below the minimum of a 2.0-grade.]
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What paperwork do
I need to submit to be considered for admission?
- Complete the online application or paper application. The nonrefundable
application fee is $50 (US). You'll find additional information about
the application process on the Apply
Now! Web page.
- Request official transcripts from every college/university you've
attended and have them sent to Evergreen.
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Is a personal
statement required?
You are invited to submit additional materials you believe will strengthen
your application. Your optional personal
statement (PDF) might describe your academic interests, goals and
why you believe Evergreen is the right college for you. You might also
consider submitting letters of recommendation and essays. Submissions
should be limited to one page and clearly address your academic history
and preparation for rigorous study.
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Is an
interview required?
An interview with an Admissions Counselor is not required. However, many
prospective students visit Evergreen and speak with an Admissions Counselor. This visit is not considered an
interview, but may help you decide if Evergreen is the right college for
you.
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What happens after
Evergreen receives my application?
The Office of Admissions creates a file when your application is received.
Your transcripts are also placed in this file. You could receive a letter
from a Credentials Evaluator requesting additional information. When all
the required documents have been received, your file is complete and ready
to be considered for admission. This could take as few as 10 working days
or it could take several weeks. For example, if you attended more than
one college/university, it may take as long as six weeks for all transcripts
to be received. Your application file will not be complete until all transcripts
are in your file. More information about the admission process can be
found on the Apply Now! Web page.
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Help me get organized!
Maybe one of these checklists will help you get organized:
Fall Quarter Checklist (PDF)
Winter Quarter Checklist (PDF)
Spring Quarter Checklist (PDF)
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I have more questions.
How do I contact Evergreen for answers?
We're just a mouse click away. Send us an email,
call or write us with your questions. The address below is also where
you should send your official transcripts and test scores.
The Evergreen State College
Office of Admissions
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
Olympia, WA 98505
(360) 867-6170
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An afterword from Admissions
Evergreen may not be able to offer admission to all qualified applicants
if the number of applicants exceeds the number of enrollment spaces available
in the entering class.
The college reserves the right to deny the applicant admission if his
or her enrollment could present a physical danger to the campus community.
Once the college notifies you of your eligibility, you will be asked
to send a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $50 (US) by a stated deadline
to assure your place at the college for the quarter of admission. This
deposit is an admissions processing fee that will be credited toward the
first quarter's tuition. Admission and deposit do not guarantee your enrollment
in a particular program or course.
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