Submit the Math Transfer Equivalency Form to have collge/university math courses from outside UW evaluated for UW credit.
- Click here for Math 120, MATH 124 and MATH 125 course equivalency information.
- Click here if you have completed or plan to complete a math course from a public Washington Community and Technical College.
Equivalency reviews are generally completed within 14 to 21 days from the date the form is submitted. After your evaluation request has been reviewed by Math Department faculty, an email will be sent to your UW email address. Please note that you are not able to register for courses where this course may be a prerequisite until the course has a final grade on the transcript.
Instructions & Form
1) Complete one form per UW course equivalency. If two or more courses at the college/university transfer institution is equivalent to one UW course, list all transfer courses and attach all syllabi to this form.
2) Attach course syllabus, which should include:
a. Course meeting days/times
b. Textbooks or course materials assigned
c. A detailed list of content covered in the course. Chapter numbers are not sufficient, it must also list the topic being covered as our faculty do not have access to your textbook. To help in review, you may wish to submit a copy of the textbook table of contents where you have highlighted the exact chapters covered.
Syllabus example; the faculty cannot determine equivalency without this information. A general catalog description is not sufficient.
3) Attach the college/university transfer institution unofficial transcript if the transfer course has been completed (not your UW unofficial transcript).
File document attachments:
Only .pdf files will be accepted. Clearly label your documents: “YourLastName_UWMATHCourse#_DocType”.
Examples:
Document 1 is your transfer course syllabus, label it “Lastname_MATH224_syllabus”
Document 2 is the college/university transfer institution unofficial transcript, label it “Lastname_MATH224_transcript”
Link to Transfer Credit Evaluation
Washington Community and Technical Colleges
Do not submit the Math Transfer Equivalency Form If you have completed or plan to complete a math course from a public WA CTC. Instead, refer to the UW Transfer Equivalency Guide. If the math course is not listed listed or you have any questions about CTC transfer equivalencies, email the Math & ACMS Advising Office at advising@math.washington.edu.
MATH 120 Precalc, MATH 124 Calculus I and MATH 125 Calculus II
Due to an extremely large volume of requests, we are unable review course equivalencies for Math 120, MATH 124 and MATH 125. Generally, the UW Undergraduate Office of Admissions determines equivalency for these courses. We would recommend reviewing the syllabus from the course you are wanting to take against the syllabus for UW Math 124 or Math 125. Course syllabi can be found on the materials websites here: https://math.washington.edu/course-materials
In general, you should not expect a MATH 120, MATH 124 or MATH 125 equivalency for classes with the following course titles:
- Intermediate Algebra
- Precalculus I
- Survey Calculus
- Calculus for Business
- Calculus for Life Sciences/Social Sciences
Upon completion of the course, you will need to send an official transcript to UW Undergraduate Admissions. Instructions and timing for sending transcripts can be found here (this is for newly admitted students but is applicable to current students taking non-UW coursework): https://www.washington.edu/newhuskies/must-do/send-your-final-transcripts/
If your transfer course for a precalculus or calculus course has been posted to your UW unofficial transcript as MATH 1XX or 2XX, UW #XX, or other course, email the Math & ACMS Advising Office at advising@math.washington.edu. Provide your full name, UW student number, attach an unofficial copy of your transfer institution transcript and what UW MATH equivalency you were expecting.