University of Washington Office of Admissions records, approximately 1950-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Office of Admissions
Title
University of Washington Office of Admissions records
Dates
approximately 1950-2004 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.64 cubic feet (3 boxes, and 1 vertical file)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 02054
Summary
Records of the UW Office that oversees the application process for students
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Office of Admission oversees the application process for prospective University of Washington undergraduates, including freshmen, transfer, international, and postbaccalaureate students enrolling full-time at the Seattle campus.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Annual reports, correspondence, memos, meeting notes, and publications, including transfer guides.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 71-031, University of Washington, Office of Admissions records, 1961-1963
  • Accession No. 95-157, University of Washington, Office of Admissions records, 1961-1967
  • Accession No. 05-014, University of Washington Office of Admissions records, 1977-2004
  • Accession No. 23-045, University of Washington Office of Admissions publications, 1984-1995

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 71-031: University of Washington, Office of Admissions records, 1961-1963Return to Top

0.21 cubic feet (1 box)

Biographical/Historical Note: Harold A. Adams was Director of Admissions during this period.

Scope and Content: Minutes and memos of the Board of Admissions and the Executive Committee of the Board of Admissions.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Vikki Hamilton, Secy.,1971-08-17

Accession No. 95-157: University of Washington, Office of Admissions records, 1961-1967Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Annual reports, 1961-1962, 1964-1967.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Accession No. 05-014: University of Washington Office of Admissions records, 1977-2004Return to Top

1.00 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Publications including brochures, directories, orientation and welcome packets for incoming students, and admission packets for prospective freshmen, postbaccalaureates, transfers, and international undergraduate students created by the Office of Admissions

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 05-014
Prospective Freshmen
1990-2002
1 05-014
Prospective Postbaccalaureates
1989-2000
1 05-014
Prospective Transfers
1990-2005
1 05-014
Prospective Int'l Undergrads
2003
1 05-014
Welcome Packets
1989-2004
1 05-014
Non-Segmented Publications
1977-1994
1 05-014
Older Admission & Orientation Packets
1977-1992
1 05-014
Duplicate Publications
1977-2004

Accession No. 23-045: University of Washington Office of Admissions publications, 1984-1995Return to Top

0.19 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: University of Washington transfer guides for students from two- and four-year colleges. Also includes some correspondence regarding course equivalencies.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Transferred by Paula Newcomer, UW Physics Dept, 2019-09-11

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 23-045
Spring 1989 Four-Year Transfer Guide
1989
1/2 23-045
Four-Year College Courses - UW Equivalencies 1986-1988
1986
1/3 23-045
Distance Learning - Independent Study by Correspondence 1985-1986 and 1986-1987
1985-1986
1/4 23-045
Transfer Guide for Community Colleges in Washington 1985-1987
1985
1/5 23-045
Correspondence Regarding MATH 156 and 157
1984
1/6 23-045
Transfer Guide Update Printouts
1984
1/7 23-045
University of Washington Transfer Guide for Community Colleges in Washington 1987-1989
1987
1/8 23-045
Course Equivalencies by College Printouts
undated
1/9 23-045
University of Washington Transfer Guide for Community Colleges in Washington 1995-1997
1995
1/10 23-045
Correspondence Regarding PHYS Course Equivalencies
1993
1/11 23-045
University of Washington Transfer Guide for Community Colleges in Washington 1989-1991
1989

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Office of Admissions--Archives