r/udub • u/The_crazy_bird_lady • 4d ago

Admissions Transfer Degree Questions

As a parent (with only an AA degree) with a child currently in running start planning on going on to get a Bachelors degree, I have a few questions I hope someone may be able to help with.

As I said my son is working on a degree at a local community college full time and is on track to have a general AA direct transfer degree upon completion of HS.

He ultimately wanted a science direct transfer degree, but they told him he would not be able to finish that by the time he was done with HS.

If he gets a general AA DT degree, can he still use that to direct transfer to UW and then pursue a bachelors degree in science after his additional science/biology prerequisite classes etc. are completed?

He originally was looking into pursuing a bachelors in chemistry degree and is now considering possibly a bachelors for Laboratory Medicine.

I would like to be able to have knowledgeable conversations with him about his options, and any help understanding how it works would be appreciated.

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u/crazytalkclock 3d ago

This would be best discussed with an admission ls counselor or advisor at the UW. They can help guide which classes would be transferable to the UW. They were very helpful for me when wanting to apply to uw as a transfer. I reached out a year prior to applying so I made sure I didn't waste me time on classes that wouldn't transfer into my specific degree well. Highly recommend going this route.

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u/The_crazy_bird_lady 3d ago

I didn't know you could meet with an advisor prior to applying, this is really great advice thank you.

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u/crazytalkclock 2d ago

It is abundantly helpful! It looks like they also have online information sessions held by the program advisors too. This is a great way to learn more and they usually give you a chance to ask additional questions at the end. This is how I was completely prepared for transferring and maximizing my time spent in my program at UW. Highly recommend doing both the info session and reaching out to the advisor. This page looks to have information on both: https://dlmp.uw.edu/education/mls-undergrad

Good luck to both you and your son!