Transfer students majoring in Biology should:

1)  Contact the Biological Sciences Department before you register for your first quarter to work with a Biology Advisor on your Course of Study (see below).  Please bring a copy of your transcripts and the Registrar's Office evaluation of your credits to your advising meeting.

Recommended courses to take before transferring to CWU:

• One year General Biology for science majors (with labs)
• One year General Chemistry for science majors (with labs)
• Math thru Pre-Calculus
• Statistics (Biology, Math, or Psychology version)

Recommended courses to take during your first term at CWU (assuming you have had the courses recommended before transferring to CWU):

• Genetics (BIOL 321)

• Organic Chemistry (CHEM 361 and 361 lab) 

• Other upper-level courses, as advised by one of our Biology Major Advisors

2)  Attend a Discover Transfer Student Orientation  (not mandatory)

3)  Declare your biology major  before you reach 72 credits 

4) Complete and file your official Course of Study  I  Course of Study Worksheet

A Course of Study is the list of courses you complete towards your major following your specialization requirements. Please see the CWU Online Catalog for co- and pre-requisites for courses in your plan.  NOTE:   Students are bound by the major requirements which became effective with the fall quarter Online Electronic Catalog for the academic year in which they are accepted into their major.

While it is best to use this worksheet each quarter for your planning, your official Course of Study must be approved by the you, your Biology Advisor, and the Biological Sciences Department Chair one year prior to graduation. Completion and approval at the time of admission to the major is strongly recommended.

Other Forms & Information

Registrar Services Forms (Graduation, Individual Study Permit, Substitutions, etc.)

Biology Schedule of Course Offerings

CWU Online Catalog (lists major requirements and course co-reqs / pre-reqs)​

CWU Transfer Admission Criteria 

Transfer Course Equivalencies 

Application to Biology Minor

Research Opportunities