The University of Washington offers programs of study which lead to undergraduate, graduate and advanced professional degrees and/or professional certificates.

(1) Undergraduate study includes programs of study which normally lead to a bachelor's degree.

(2) Graduate study includes programs of postbaccalaureate study normally leading to a graduate degree.

(3) Advanced professional study includes programs of study normally leading to a professional degree in medicine, dentistry, law or pharmacy.

In addition, the university has a special admissions category, nonmatriculated status, which is intended for students who have a limited educational objective which does not include a University of Washington degree or a professional certificate.