EvCC, Western Washington University launch guaranteed transfer admission program

Press Release

Date: Sept. 30, 2025

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Community College students now have a clear, guaranteed path to earning their bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University thanks to a new guaranteed transfer admission program announced today by the two institutions. 

The new agreement ensures that EvCC students who complete an eligible associate degree and meet academic requirements will be guaranteed admission to Western, one of Washington's top public universities. 

“This partnership gives our students a direct path to a four-year degree and removes uncertainty,” said Diane Paige, Executive Dean of Transfer Education at EvCC. “We’re excited to make transferring to Western seamless and to support students as they plan their educational journey from their first day at EvCC.”

Under the agreement, EvCC students are eligible for guaranteed admission to Western if they: 

• Earn either an Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) or Associate in Science-Transfer (AS-T) degree at EvCC. 
• Earn a total GPA of 2.5 or higher for all classes. 
• Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in their last quarter before transferring to Western.

Students admitted through the program will enter Western as juniors prepared to continue toward a bachelor’s degree. Students will need to complete additional admissions steps for certain degree programs. 

“In addition to providing a seamless pathway, our goal is to expand and simplify access to the academic majors at Western so that more students can achieve their educational goals,” said Robert Squires, Vice Provost for Outreach and Continuing Education at Western. "Eligible EvCC students can now be directly admitted to over 30 academic majors at Western."

The guaranteed transfer admission program connects students early with academic advisors at EvCC and WWU to help them choose courses that align with their intended major. Both institutions will collaborate on outreach, advising and annual program evaluations to ensure a smooth transfer experience. 

For more information about transferring from EvCC to WWU, visit EverettCC.edu/Transfer or https://admissions.wwu.edu/transfer/guaranteed-admissions. 

About Everett Community College 

Everett Community College educates more than 16,000 students every year in Snohomish County and online. Students come to EvCC to affordably start their four-year degrees, earn certificates, train for a new job, experience hands-on training in professional and technical programs, learn English, develop basic skills, finish high school, train for a promotion, or learn for fun. For more information, visit EverettCC.edu. 

About Western Washington University

Western Washington University offers more than 200 academic programs on its main campus located in Bellingham, and at additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master’s-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest by U.S. News & World Report. WWU is identified as one of the most sustainable, green campuses in the nation by the Sierra Club, is known for being a top producer of prestigious National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hollings Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, and Peace Corps volunteers, and is nationally ranked for graduates who go on to earn research doctorates.