Undergraduate Admissions

We are thrilled that you have taken the first step towards joining the UW College of Education! We are here to support you every step of the way. In addition to the information on this page, you can find detailed steps to apply on each program page.

Admission timelines

Early Care & Education (ECE)

ECE is a flexible, online bachelor's degree program that teaches students how to create inclusive and thriving learning environments for young children and their families. Learn more about ECE...

Quarter you want to beginWhen to applyDecision
Autumn 2024Jan 16 - July 15, 2024By August 31, 2025
Early Childhood & Family Studies (ECFS)

ECFS is an on-campus bachelor's degree program that supports your pursuit into a career as an educator and advocate for equitable and just early learning. Learn more about ECFS...

Quarter you want to beginWhen to applyDecision
Autumn 2025Mar. 1 - Apr. 15, 2025By second week of May
Winter 2026Sept. 1 - Oct. 15, 2025By second week of Nov.
Education Studies (EDST)

EDST is an on-campus bachelor’s degree program that allows you to study foundational education concepts while also concentrating on your specific interests. Learn more about EDST...

UW students are able to declare the Education Studies major once they meet minimum admissions requirements.  Interested students are encouraged to schedule a prospective student appointment with our EDST adviser to review credit requirements and complete the major declaration process.

Education, Communities & Organizations (ECO)

ECO is an on-campus bachelor's degree program that helps students become a catalyst for change, equipped to transform communities and organizations through education and human development. Learn more about ECO...

Quarter you'll beginWhen to applyDecision
Autumn 2025Mar. 1 - Apr. 15, 2025By second week in May
Winter 2026Sept. 1 - Oct. 15, 2025By second week in Nov.
Education, Learning & Society Minor (ELS)

ELS is an undergraduate minor that helps students discover the influence education and learning has on our society. We encourage you to declare the minor as soon as you’ve met your major advisor and decided the ELS Minor benefits your personal, academic, and professional goals.  Learn more about ELS...