Admissions
Launching Autumn 2025
Declare the Developmental & Youth Studies Major
We are thrilled you have taken the first step to joining the School of Educational Studies and we are here to support you every step of the way. You can find all the information you need to declare the Developmental & Youth Studies major on this page.
On this page
When can I Declare this New Major?
Developmental & Youth Studies launches in Autumn 2025. When you can declare depends on your declaration type:
| Declaration Type | When you can Declare |
|---|---|
| Current UWB Student Pre-Majors; Students who wants to double major or change their major | Beginning Spring 2025 |
| Incoming First-Year Student First year students who, due to Running Start, AB, etc credits, are “major-ready” | During the Autumn 2025 admissions process First-Year admissions deadlines here |
| Transfer Student | February – April 2025 for Autumn 2025 admissions Transfer admissions deadline here |
How to Declare
Admission to the Developmental & Youth Studies major depends on your declaration type:
- Pre-Major student
- Current UWB student who plans to change their major or double major
- First-Year student
- Transfer student
- Returning student
Pre-Major Students
- Check in with your advisor to review Developmental & Youth Studies minimum declaration requirements and to develop an academic plan.
- Submit the SES major declaration form linked below.
- Join SES and become an educator!
Current UWB Students Who Plan to Double Major or Change their Major
- Check in with an SES advisor to discuss a change of major or double major.
- Submit the SES major declaration form linked below.
- Join SES and become an educator!
First-Year & Transfer Students
- Work with an Admissions counselor to prepare your application to UW Bothell.
- Review UW Bothell Admissions deadlines.
- Apply to UW Bothell.
- After acceptance, register for and attend an Advising and Orientation session. If you are a new first-year student, you’ll learn how to join the Developmental & Youth Studies major once you meet the minimum declaration requirements.
Returning Students
You are considered a returning student if you have not been enrolled for more than one quarter (excluding summer quarter). The returning student process, please email an SES advisor.
- Submit the Returning Student Request Form.
- Wait for form to be processed by the UW Bothell Registrar.
- Once readmitted to to UW Bothell, meet with your SES advisor to co-develop an updated academic plan.
If you are a returning Educational Studies majors who wants to return to UW Bothell as a Developmental & Youth Studies major, please contact an academic advisor to plan for your return and eventual major change.
Major Prerequisites
If you plan to declare the Developmental & Youth Studies major, you should have these prerequisites in-progress or completed by the time you submit the declaration form:
- 30 quarter credits at UW Bothell or transferred from other accredited institutions
- B WRIT 134 Composition or other English Composition course with grade of 2.0 (C letter grade) or higher
Admission Deadlines
SES welcomes pre-major students and current UWB students to the Developmental & Youth Studies major throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to submit their declaration forms when they are ready, and forms will be processed within two weeks.
New UW Bothell first-year and transfer students should follow UW Bothell Admissions deadlines.