Provides a spectrum of programs to meet the specialized needs of gifted students.

Offers an early university admission opportunity for 10th grade students in Washington state.   Every year, a small cohort of up to thirty-five academically advanced and highly motivated students are admitted to the UW Academy.   Students apply to the program during their 10th grade year, and if accepted, withdraw from high school at the end of 10th grade to enroll as freshmen at the University of Washington. Admission to the UW Academy is competitive.

Offers a two-step program consisting of one year of Transition School, an intensive college preparatory program taught at the Robinson Center, and subsequent full-time enrollment at the University of Washington, typically beginning with one or more courses during the Transition School year. Generally, students enter the program after having completed the 8th grade. Once admitted, Transition School students take courses in English, history, biology and precalculus that are fast-paced, in-depth and accelerated. Students also participate in service-learning during Spring quarter, and take a University course during Spring as well. Students intending to enter the Early Entrance Program must successfully complete Transition School before they are admitted into the University of Washington as undergraduates via the Early Entrance Program.