91探花

October 20, 2025

91探花opens the Transfer Center

Transferring to the 91探花 is a major milestone for thousands of Huskies who start at Washington鈥檚 community and technical colleges. 鈥嬧�婽his fall, the 91探花is opening the in Mary Gates Hall, uniting programs and partnerships under and providing transfer students with a centralized, welcoming home for advising, peer mentorship and campus connections. As a central space for connection, collaboration and celebration, the Center builds transfer community year-round.

 

鈥淓stablishing a Transfer Center is the critical next step,鈥� said Joslin Boroughs, director of advising initiatives and partnerships for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising. 鈥淐entralizing brings visibility to the transfer student experience and improves coordination so we can support student success. Think of the Transfer Center as your campus partner. It鈥檚 a single front door for referrals and a resource hub for best practices.鈥� A central point of contact, transfer guides and departmental connections streamline referrals for prospective and current students, as well as faculty and staff.

The Transfer Center unites long-standing partnerships between 91探花advisers and Washington鈥檚 community and technical colleges to remove barriers to timely transfer. It also connects existing initiatives such as Path to UW, which gives prospective students early access to 91探花resources. The Center’s space is reservable for partner-hosted, transfer-supportive events.

鈥淭he Path to 91探花partnership with Seattle Colleges is re-writing the story of transfer to a flagship university,鈥� said Melody McMillan, senior executive director of Seattle Promise at Seattle Colleges. 鈥淏uilt with student access and success at the center, Path to 91探花was shaped by student and faculty feedback 鈥� and acting on that feedback works.鈥�

鈥淐oordinated advising through the Path to 91探花program meets students earlier and more consistently 鈥� expanding access to a world-class public research university,鈥� said Michaelann Jundt, senior associate dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

Students will also meet , a peer leadership team developed with 鈥� who host welcome events, offer one-on-one support and help students navigate their first year on campus.

鈥淎djusting to new teaching styles and the course load can be overwhelming,鈥� said Transfer Ambassador and psychology major, Iqra Mohamed, 鈥�26. 鈥淲hat helped me was introducing myself to people near me on day one and joining study groups. It can feel intimidating, but it sets you up for success and builds self-advocacy.鈥�

鈥淲ith a dedicated space, there鈥檚 a go-to for questions and drop-in support,鈥� Mohamed added. 鈥�It shows a place designed for transfer students, which can strengthen belonging. Transfer can feel like a short stop, but the Center will help students feel more connected and find accessible opportunities to create a memorable 91探花experience.” Kitchen access, study spaces and lockers remain available in the Commuter and Transfer Commons.

Ambassadors continue outreach at partner colleges, closing the loop from exploration to enrollment. 鈥淪eattle鈥檚 students are brilliant and driven,鈥� added McMillan. 鈥淲hen institutions align around them, applications turn into admissions, admissions into enrollment, and enrollment into graduation and career.鈥�

鈥淥ne year in, we expect growth in ambassador engagement, referrals and event participation 鈥� clear signals that students are reaching support sooner,鈥� said Boroughs.

鈥淥ver the past decade, the 91探花 has become more vocal and intentional about transfer student success,鈥� said Jundt.

鈥淭he Transfer Center is that commitment made visible 鈥� a place where students can find their path, and their people, from day one.鈥�

About Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising

Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising supports undergraduates across all majors with academic planning, exploration and success 鈥� connecting students with advising, resources and opportunities that help them graduate on time and thrive at the UW.