Accelerated Learning Opportunities For Young Scholars

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

  • Academy students pursue a wide-variety of majors and disciplines in their time at the University of Washington, from Neurobiology to music performance.  


  • Students routinely participate in research, take advantage of study abroad opportunities, apply for internships, and seek involvement in student organizations and government. 


  • The UW Academy offers a number of Student Support services, including ongoing Academic Advising addressed to their specific needs and Bridge Programming built to ease the transition to college life.  


  • Mentors help new students build relationships not only with the Robinson Center community but with the wider University of Washington community.


  • Social activities are also organized throughout the year to assist the students in developing and maintaining a close learning community.


  • Students of both programs have access to the Robinson Center as a home base on campus throughout the school day, as well as Academic Counseling Services.  Parents of both programs have a community through our Parent Programs.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Transition School: Applications for the 2024-25 TS cohort (8th grader in 2023-24) are due February 16th by 5pm PST.

UW Academy:  Applications for 2024 admission cycle are due March 4th by 5pm PST.



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Early Entrance Options


TRANSITION SCHOOL

Transition School is an intensive college preparatory program taught at the Robinson Center, followed by full-time enrollment at the University of Washington as an Early Entrance Program (EEP) student.  Students apply during their 8th grade year.


UW ACADEMY PROGRAM

 Students apply during their 10th grade year for the UW Academy Program.  They leave the mainstream high school system and fully matriculate as University freshman.


UW ACADEMY

The UW Academy, created in 2001 in partnership with the University of Washington Honors Program, is an early university admission opportunity for 10th grade students in Washington State. Every year, a small cohort of up to thirty-five academically advanced and highly motivated students are admitted to the UW Academy.  

Students apply to the program during their 10th grade year, and if accepted, withdraw from high school at the end of 10th grade to enroll as freshmen at the University of Washington.  At the Robinson Center, UW Academy students find a community of like-minded peers and an experienced staff who can help them to make the most of their time at the UW.

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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 provides a small cohort of accelerated high school aged students an opportunity to enter the UW by age 15 through the Early Entrance Program (EEP).

Following the successful completion of Transition School, students become  fully matriculated undergraduates at UW, gaining access to the University's expansive academic and student-life opportunities. TS/EEP students typically remain at the University of Washington for the duration of their undergraduate studies, culminating with a bachelor's degree often by 19 years old.