College Search

Here is some information that may be helpful in searching for four-year colleges and specific programs.

Colleges Offering Reduced Tuition

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Enroll at participating two-and four-year colleges outside of Washington state at a reduced tuition rate.

College Board – search for colleges by location, costs, majors.
U.S. News College Rankings shows rankings of colleges/programs.
The Princeton Review – search for information on baccalaureate colleges and universities, find out how to choose a major, search for scholarships and review college rankings.
College Navigator – Another way to search for and compare colleges on all sorts of criteria including costs, majors offered, size of school, campus safety, and graduation rates.
National Student Exchange (NSE) – The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program for undergraduate exchange within the United States and Canada. Pay your home campus tuition or resident tuition at your host campus.
Independent Colleges of Washington help plan your transfer to the private baccalaureate colleges in Washington state.
Campus Tours – Take virtual campus tours of U.S. universities

Washington Community and Technical Colleges – find links to all community colleges in Washington
Community Colleges by State
College Programs Search -find colleges/programs at Washington State community and technical colleges; explore careers.

www.collegeboard.com -Investigate careers and majors.
www.collegesource.org– Search for universities that offer your academic major ~ click on “search”
Washington Occupational Information Service (WOIS) Provides current information on occupations, educational programs and postsecondary schools in Washington state. Important Note: If WOIS is accessed from an off-campus location, students may lob in with their Highline College credentials and community members will require a site key (password). Contact Highline’s Career and Student Employment Office (206) 592-3350 to obtain the site key.

Education Degree is a directory of teacher education programs across the United States.
Teacher Certification Degrees – find information about teacher certification and careers.

UW Transfer Newsletter highlights new UW programs, application deadlines, transfer tips and resources, featured transfer student.

Transferring to the UW helps students prepare for and apply to UW Seattle
College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) – Undergraduate applicants must complete a minimum level of preparation in six subject areas.
Writing a Transfer Personal Statement for admission
Academic planning for transfer students – view information for prospective transfer students, incoming transfer students and frequently asked questions
Academic Planning Worksheets for Undergraduate Majors helps students plan for their UW majors while at Highline.
Highline College Equivalency Guide shows how Highline courses transfer to the UW.
Transfer Thursdays Information Sessions– Highline students planning to transfer to UW Seattle should attend this session. An Admissions representative from the UW Office of Admissions will discuss core subject requirements, the personal statement, academic planning worksheets, and the comprehensive review process.
Undergraduate Advising Office at UW to help you plan your transfer. Find information about how to choose a major, what majors and minors are offered, book an appointment, drop-in advising, and more.
English Language Proficiency Requirement for newly enrolled freshmen and transfer students