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Transfer Admission Agreements

Students at Seattle Colleges have a streamlined and guaranteed route to bachelor’s degree through many universities through transfer admissions agreements. Students should check with their intended transfer institution for further details regarding any additional general education, major prerequisites, and admission requirements. Several examples are below.

  • Through the Guaranteed Transfer Admissions Agreement, Seattle Colleges students qualify for guaranteed admission to Western Washington University if they:
    • Complete either an Associate in Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) or Associate in Science – Transfer (AS-T) degree
    • Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
    • Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in the last quarter before applying for admission and the final quarter before transferring

Students can estimate how courses taken at the Seattle Colleges will transfer to Western with the Transcript Evaluator and Course Equivalency Guide.

With Seattle U’s Redhawk Transfer Admissions Guarantee, students completing the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement degree (AA-DTA) or the Associate of Science-Transfer degree (AS-T) from a Washington state community college with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA who submit a completed, satisfactory transfer application with the required supporting materials are guaranteed admission to Seattle University. Admission into a specific academic program is dependent on specific program admission requirements and capacity and students applying by the quarterly application deadline. As such, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound programs are competitive and excluded from this guarantee.

Earn your bachelor’s degree at a Historically Black College or University

North Seattle College has partnered with two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with transfer agreements that make it easier for you to continue your education.

Wilberforce University (Ohio) and Southern University (Louisiana) have a long tradition of providing first-rate education to African Americans and are open to all students. With an education from a HBCU, you can:

  • Earn your degree in a diverse learning environment
  • Choose from a wide range of majors and programs that suit your interests
  • Broaden your perspective by studying in another state
  • Forge national connections with HBCU networks and alumni associations after you graduate

How it works

  • Guaranteed admission: Earn a transfer associate degree with at least a 2.0 GPA and you will be guaranteed admission. These universities are open to all students regardless of race or ethnicity.
  • Easy transferring: Your credits will easily transfer, so you won’t miss a step on your path to a bachelor’s degree.
  • Cost: The cost of attending is comparable to Washington’s public universities.
  • Scholarships: You will be placed on a priority list to receive scholarships if you have earned at least a 3.2 GPA.
  • Housing: You will be given priority consideration for student housing.

Next steps

If you are interested in transferring to Wilberforce University or Southern University, make an appointment with an Advisor at North to plan your next steps.

PNCA has developed Transfer Pathways in partnership with select community colleges. The Transfer Agreements are designed to provide a clear and supported path toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts, remove common transfer barriers, offer meaningful credit for previous and applicable coursework, and incentivize and support the transition from a two-year to a four-year degree. 

  • CityU Seattle offers a 15% tuition reduction for all Seattle Colleges transfer students looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
  • CityU also offers a Promise Scholarship, open to Seattle Promise with an AA (DTA) degree or 90 transferrable credits from qualifying Seattle Colleges at time of enrollment at CityU.