Transition School

The Transition School (TS) is a one-year college preparatory program offered through the Robinson Center for Young Scholars at the University of Washington. TS prepares students to enter the University as fully matriculated undergraduates via the Early Entrance Program (EEP). This is not a dual enrollment program; students leave the K-12 school system to enter Transition School. Students apply during their 8th grade year and begin TS the following fall. Each year, a small cohort of students are accepted from a larger applicant pool. To be successful in this intensive learning experience, candidates need to demonstrate academic achievement, a scholarly aptitude, and self-motivation.

Applications for the 2023-24 TS cohort (8th grader in 2022-23) open November 15, 2022. All parts of the TS application must be completed by or before February 15, 2023. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Financial assistance decisions are made based on individual student need and communicated after the interview stage in coordination with acceptance offers.

The TS application includes two parts:

1) Student profile information – applicants should click “submit” of this section as soon as the information is completed. This opens the application for review, allows uploads to be submitted, and sends teacher recommendation requests. Information in this section may not be edited once submitted.