Early Fall Start - University Of Washington

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Begin your journey at the UW with special courses designed for incoming first-year students.

Registration is closed for 2020 Early Fall Start — but check back in early 2021 for details about 2021 Early Fall Start.

Get Ahead of the Pack

Are you ready for the University of Washington? Make a smooth transition to the UW by attending Early Fall Start, a special program for new students.

With Early Fall Start, you can enroll in a UW course about a month before autumn quarter begins and get comfortable with college life.

Meet new friends and get ready for the school year at the University of Washington.

Get ahead of the academic curve with five credits that apply toward autumn quarter.

In Early Fall Start, you’ll launch your academic career with a special five-credit course that starts in late August.

Explore a unique, engaging topic in a small class setting with a UW professor.

Improve your English language skills or get ready for college-level writing.