Current and Upcoming Application Periods
The Residency Application process detailed on this webpage applies only to students at the University of Washington in Seattle.
- Application Deadline: No new applications are accepted after this date.
- Additional Documents Deadline: Applications are considered incomplete if any requested supplemental documents are not submitted by this date.
Current and Upcoming Application Periods
| Autumn 2025 |
| Submission Form |
Application & Document Upload |
| Application Review Begins |
Late August |
| Application Deadline |
October 23, 2025 |
| Additional Documents Deadline |
December 5, 2025 |
| Current Status |
Accepting Additional Documents only |
| Winter 2026 |
| Submission Form |
Opens December 6, 2025 |
| Application Review Begins |
Early January |
| Application Deadline |
February 4, 2026 |
| Additional Documents Deadline |
March 13, 2026 |
| Current Status |
Closed |
| Spring 2026 |
| Submission Form |
Opens February 28, 2026 |
| Application Review Begins |
Late March |
| Application Deadline |
April 29, 2026 |
| Additional Documents Deadline |
June 5, 2026 |
| Current Status |
Closed |
| Summer 2026 |
| Submission Form |
Opens May 23, 2026 |
| Application Review Begins |
Mid June |
| Application Deadline |
July 22, 2026 |
| Additional Documents Deadline |
August 14, 2026 |
| Current Status |
Closed |
Previous Application Periods
| Quarter |
Application Deadline |
| Winter 2025 |
February 4, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 |
April 29, 2025 |
| Summer 2025 |
July 22, 2025 |
Submission Process
- University of Washington students may submit their residency application using the forms listed on this webpage.
- University of Washington Bothell and University of Washington Tacoma students should submit residency paperwork directly to their respective campus Residency Offices.
- Residency applications and documents must be submitted via the form that corresponds to the quarter of application.
- Students applying using the Residency Questionnaire: Your application submission must include the fully completed and signed Questionnaire and all required documentation to begin a review.
- Students applying using the Residency Affidavit: Your application submission must include the fully completed and signed Affidavit to begin a review.
- Documents must be uploaded in the correct file format (PDF or JPG). All Word and Excel files must be converted to PDF before uploading.
- All communications about your application status will be emailed to your UW email address [netid@uw.edu].
Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Refugees, Asylees, and Humanitarian Parolees
Students are eligible to pay reduced tuition and fees if they are classified as a refugee/asylee/humanitarian parolee by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Spouses and dependent children are also eligible for this reduction.
The reduction does not grant bona fide Washington residency; however, it reduces the amount of the non-resident portion of tuition. The waiver is restricted to individuals who reside in Washington State.
For additional information, please reference the Washington Administrative Code, section 478-161-020.
Application Process
Students who believe they meet the requirements of this form must complete the Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Refugees, Asylees, and Humanitarian Parolees Application Form.
Application Form
- Students applying based on their own refugee, asylee or humanitarian parolee status must provide I-94 Department of Homeland Security official documentation verifying the approval of their own refugee, asylee, or humanitarian parolee status.
- Students requesting this exemption as the spouse or dependent child of an individual holding refugee, asylee, or humanitarian parolee status must provide verification of the individual’s status and their own dependent status.
- Those asking for the non-resident tuition waiver as humanitarian parolees must provide proof that they reside in Washington state.
Application Periods and Deadlines
Tuition reduction forms requesting for the change in tuition status must be submitted by the 30th day of the quarter for which this request is made. Applications sent after this deadline will be rejected. There is no retroactive backdating for in-state tuition. Review the Application and Paperwork Submissions webpage for specific application period dates and deadlines.
UW Tacoma Students Only
UW Tacoma Registrar’s Office
Mattress Factory 253
Box 358400
Tacoma, WA 98402
Prior to Scheduling an Appointment
- Students at the University of Washington in Seattle are encouraged to thoroughly review the topics and content within this website before making an in-person appointment.
- All necessary forms/applications, as well as the answers to most basic questions about the requirements and processes, are provided within.
- During high-demand times, appointment length is limited to 15 minutes — being prepared with a list of specific questions will help make the most of the appointment time.
Advising Appointments
Advising appointments are held via Zoom. Be sure to check your email at least two hours before the scheduled appointment for Zoom meeting information.
Because Residency staff work in a shared office and/or remotely we keep our cameras off during advising appointments. We are available to provide guidance using Zoom as an audio service.
Residency Documents
- Submission of Residency Questionnaires, Residency Affidavits, and all tuition waiver eligibility forms and documentation should be done via the submission portal for the quarter you are applying for.
- If the submission portal for that quarter is not yet open, you will need to wait until it is to submit your material.
- We do not accept documents by email, postal mail, or any other method.
- You do not submit documents during your appointment.
What to Expect During a Residency Appointment
The primary role of the Residency Classification Office is to determine whether students have demonstrated that they have met the requirements to be classified as a Washington State resident for tuition purposes. Information and clarifications are provided about how the requirements and processes for students to demonstrate their residency may apply to particularly complicated circumstances.
Residency staff cannot tell students how to become a resident, make a residency determination, or project the outcome of a residency application during an appointment.
Parents and Relatives
The Residency Classification Office will not discuss a student’s residency status or application with anyone other than the student. Please have the student schedule an appointment.
Schedule an Appointment
The following link will direct you to the appointment service to select the date and time most convenient for you. Appointment times are 15 minutes in length.
Schedule An Appointment
Email Advising
Send a question to the Residency Team at UW Seattle. Our goal is to respond to email inquiries within 5 business days. For pressing or complicated advising questions, please schedule an appointment.
Student at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma
Current and prospective UW Bothell or UW Tacoma students should contact their respective Residency Office for assistance.
UW Bothell and UW Tacoma Residency Offices
UW Reciprocity Agreement
The University of Washington does not have reciprocity agreements with neighboring states for Undergraduate, Graduate, Dental, Pharmacy, or Law students.
The UW Residence Classification Office is NOT associated in any way with these programs.
Medical Students
The reciprocity program is available to Medical students via the Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho (WWAMI) medical education program. For more information, students should contact the WWAMI Program directly.
WWAMI
Border States
Individual community colleges and four-year universities within the Idaho and Oregon border regions may, at their discretion, offer residency rates to border state students. Please inquire directly with the school of choice regarding tuition rates as Idaho or Oregon students.