Admissions

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
West Building, W201
11605 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 739-8104
Fax: (425) 739-8110

Request general or program-specific information

Attend an information session and take a campus tour

Admission to Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) is open to anyone who: 

• Has a high school diploma OR

• General Education Development (GED) certificate OR

• Is at least 18 years old and is able to benefit from the college's curriculum

First Time College Students (those who have never attended college before) and Students with College Credit (those who have attended college at a different institution) must apply for admission.

The following programs have selective admissions: Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, and the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Design. Information about how to apply to these programs can be found by visiting Selective Admissions Programs

Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language

LWIT requires that all persons seeking a degree or certificate demonstrate college-level reading, writing, and math skills prior to enrollment via a placement assessment or official transcript. Some students will need to take Adult Basic Education and/or English as a Second Language courses prior to enrollment in college-level courses. More information about these can be found by visiting Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language

Students under 18 who have not graduated from high school may enroll in classes through Lake Washington Technical Academy or Running Start. See High Scool Programs for more information.

International Programs

LWIT offers many degree and certificate programs to international students. Information and admissions requirements for international students can be found by visiting International Programs. 

People interested in continuing education classes, personal enrichment, college workshops, customized training, non-degree or non-certificate programs, or learning assistance programs are not required to apply for admission, except to accumulate credits. Find more information by visiting Continuing Education.

Transferring Credits to LWIT.

You may change your program of study by filling out a Change of Program Form and submitting to Enrollment Services.

Ordering Official Transcripts

Any of these functions may be accessed on the myLWIT.

Any of these functions may be accessed via the Student Toolbox.

Enrollment Verification for Employers.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject in the Course Catalog. Toward the beginning of the catalog, there is usually a Course Description Key that aids you in interpreting the different components of a course listing.

Apply for Graduation.

Tuition & Fees.