How will Western accept my associate degree in transfer?
Students who complete a Washington state Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree prior to initial enrollment at Western will ordinarily satisfy all of Western’s General University Requirements (GUR) and be considered juniors upon transfer. To be accepted in lieu of Western’s GUR, the associate degree must meet Washington state’s Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) guidelines and include at least 90 credits. The DTA degree must include 75 credits of specified distribution that are directly transferable to Western. Up to 15 credits not normally transferable may transfer if used as part of the DTA associate degree. The pass/fail grading option may be used only in the general elective area. Students who earn an Associate of Science – Transfer (AS-T) degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering technology, environmental sciences, geology, or physics will not complete their GUR prior to transfer. These students will need to fulfill their remaining
