Congratulations!
Congratulations on your admission to UW Tacoma as an undergraduate student! We are happy to invite you to become a UW Tacoma Husky.
Below are important first steps as you begin at UW Tacoma.
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Please Note: Your admission offer will not transfer to a future quarter, if you cannot attend UW Tacoma for the quarter for which you have been offered admission, you will need to contact the Admissions Office at about your options.
Confirm your enrollment
Your offer of admission is only valid for a quarter for which you have been offered admission and will not apply for any future quarter without contacting the Admissions Office about your options. To secure your spot as a new UW Tacoma Husky, please submit your non-refundable New Student Enrollment and Confirmation Fee (NSEOF).
Accept Offer
To accept your offer of admission to the University of Washington Tacoma for the quarter for which you have been admitted, a non-refundable New Student Enrollment and Orientation Fee (NSEOF) is required. This fee will be used to confirm your intention to enroll at UW Tacoma and for programs benefiting a successful transition for new students.
You must complete your NSEOF enrollment confirmation before you will be allowed to register classes and sign up to attend your New Student Orientation Programs.
You can pay the fee one of two ways:
- Confirm Your Enrollment - Click the button below to pay the NSEOF online using a credit card or web check. You will need a credit card or your bank account and routing number from a personal checking or savings account.
- You may also confirm in-person on campus - Pay the NSEOF with cash at the Cashier's Office in Carlton Center (CAR 400), 1551 Broadway, 4th Floor. *This option may not be available during restricted operations due to COVID-19.
Decline Offer
To decline your offer of admission to the University of Washington Tacoma, use the online NSEOF tool to submit your decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The new student enrollment and orientation fee may be deferred to your first tuition bill if you have applied for financial aid and cannot afford to pay the fee. To request a deferral, please submit a New Student Enrollment & Orientation Fee Deferral form explaining the basis for your request to the Office of Admissions.
Once you have submitted your request for deferment, you will receive an email confirmation that it has been processed. The fee will be due the third Friday of the quarter when tuition is due. If you are receiving a financial aid disbursement, and if there are funds, they will automatically be applied towards this fee. Once your approval is granted, you will be able to sign up for orientation and register for courses for the upcoming quarter that you intend to enroll. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions.
The NSEOF is non-refundable and must be paid even if a deferral is granted. You are advised to meet your obligation in order to prevent collection action. Your fee is due no later than the third Friday of the quarter it was approved.
To decline your offer of admission, you may use the online NSEOF tool to submit your decision.
If you choose not to enroll for the quarter in which you were admitted, you will need to request a deferral of admission. Please submit a Deferral of Admission to a Future Quarter form to the Office of Admissions. Deferments are only granted to admitted students with extenuating circumstances — situations that prevent an admitted student from pursuing the intended course of study during the quarter for which he or she applied.
Once you have been admitted again, you may use the NSEOF link to pay the non-refundable fee, or to defer your payment, submit the New Student Enrollment & Orientation Fee Deferral form (see instructions above about deferring payments).
Please visit the orientation website to sign up to attend a session. You must attend orientation prior to receiving your Husky ID card (Husky ID cards are issued at orientation).
For questions regarding New Student Orientation, please contact New Student and Family Programs at 253-692-4421or at uwtstp@uw.edu.
Set up your UW account (UW NetID)
You will need to establish an account (a username and password) that will allow you access to the MyUW system and many UW online resources that are required in order to sign up for orientation, register for classes, pay your tuition and set up your UW email account.
Step 1: Find the username and password you used recently to apply online to UW Tacoma.
You will need them to create your official UW account in step 2. Make sure you have the correct username and password by trying to login again to your online application account. Click here if you forgot your online application username or password. If successful, you will see your online application activity page. Remember to return to this page and proceed to step 2.
Step 2: Set up your official UW account (UW NetID)
Click here to start the process. When finished, we invite you to log into MyUW, your personal gateway to the University of Washington Tacoma.
Submit Immunization Records
What is required?
The University of Washington requires verification of Measles (Rubeola) and Mumps immunity and If you are under the age of 22 as of the first day of classes, you must also provide immunity to Meningococal Quadrivalent (A, C, Y, W-135) as well. All incoming matriculated students taking in-person classes are required to provide proof of immunity as a public health measure in accordance with Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Students must submit proof of immunity in order to attend classes on any campus at the UW.
Find your requirement
If you are matriculating at UW for the first time, you must prove that you are immune to certain diseases. Your requirement depends on your program of study and your age. Go to the link to Find Your Requirement that pertains to you. Note: Criminal Justice Online students are required to submit immunizations.
- Measles (Rubeola) - Two (2) vaccinations, both administered after the age of one and given at least 28 days apart OR a positive blood (IgG titer) test result. The Rubeola measles IgM titer (blood) test is not accepted.
- Mumps - Two (2) vaccinations, both administered after the age of one and given at least 28 days apart OR a positive blood (IgG titer) test result. The Mumps IgM titer (blood) test is not accepted.
If you are under age 22 as of the first day of your first quarter of attendance, you must provide evidence of immunity to Meningococcal Quadrivalent (A,C,Y,W-135) as well.
- Menigococcal Meningitits A, C, W, and Y - One (MCV) vaccination administered after the age of 16. The MPSV vaccine is not accepted.
If you are in the Social Work program, you will need to meet the Health Sciences Immunization Program requirements.
Students born before January 1, 1957 are considered to be immune to measles and are therefore NOT required submit proof of immunity for measles.
Submit Your Immunizations
The information in this section is for new students who are matriculating to UW Tacoma. If you are an incoming, new student, will need to provide your immunizations to the University. Your requirement depends on your program of study and your age.
Instructions on how to complete:
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Find Your Requirement on which immunizations are required for you.
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Fill out the (required) Immunity Verification form.
Sources of Documentation
The best way to meet the requirement is to take the form to your health care provider to complete together or you can provide immunization records or blood test reports from a doctor, clinic, state, pharmacy, or lab. the documents must have the doctor or medical facility listed as well as the vaccination dates. We do not accept self-reporting documentation as a result or vaccination booklets without the address or location of the administering clinic documented next to the date of the vaccines.
- If you were immunized in Washington State, you may be able to get a copy of your immunizations from the WA State Department of Health website or call 1-866-397-0337, option 5.
- If you were immunized in another state, visit the CDC web page to locate your state health department.
Students can translate documents themselves to English before submitting. They should hand-write all pertinent information (vaccine names, dates, student name, date of birth, provider name, provider contact info) on their documents.
- At your regular physicians office. Immunizations, blood tests and shot records may be obtained at your regular physicians office.
- As an enrolled student, you may also visit one of the CHI Franciscan Prompt Care Offices that serve current/enrolled UW Tacoma students during regular business hours. Staff there can help you access your records, get you immunized, or perform (titer) lab tests to see if you are immune. For more information about CHI Franciscan Prompt Care locations and hours, see our Student Health Services page.
- In addition, there are many pharmacies that will give out immunization shots, but check with them for pricing and availability as prices do vary by location.
Providing proof of immunity is easier for Military Service members and Veterans. If you were previously a member of the armed forces, but you do not have access to your medical record, you may submit form DD-214 (Report of Separation) in lieu of the documents listed above. Active duty military may use eVetRecs or request records by mail or fax.
Incomplete records may cause delays in your future quarter registration process
Please check your health form and your immunization record to be sure they are complete. It's helpful to put your name, date of birth and student number on all photocopies of immunization records.
If you do not submit your immunizations prior to your second quarter registration date, a hold will be placed on your registration until we receive your documentation.
In the event of a measles outbreak on campus, students who have not previously submitted proof of immunity to measles may be barred from classes and other campus activities until health officials determine that there is no risk of them transmitting the disease to others.
Questions regarding immunizations should be directed to Hall Health Center.