Undergrad FAQ
Do I have to finish all pre-requisites before I can apply?
∴ No, they do not have to be completed before you apply. They can still be in-progress but they must all be completed before the end of the summer.
How often do you accept applications?
∴ We only accept applications once a year in April for entry into our program in the Fall.
How do I know which class will count towards the UW’s Diversity requirement?
∴ Here are the UW’s guidelines for the Diversity requirement.
I am a community college transfer student and can’t find an equivalent to the Construction Science (CM 260) equivalent.
∴ You can use the UW Equivalency Guide to find an equivalent to CEE 291 or M E 123.
Where can I find a list of pre-requisites?
∴ Here.
Do you require Letters of Recommendation?
∴ No, we do not require or accept Letters of Recommendation for applications.
What is the difference between Freshman-Direct and Early Admit?
∴ If you are currently a high school senior and applying to the UW, you are eligible to apply as a Freshman-Direct.
∴ If you are currently a UW Freshman and have completed the first physics or calculus pre-requisite, you are eligible to apply as an Early Admit.
Do you have a GPA requirement?
∴ No, we carefully review every application we receive. In addition to your GPA, we also take into consideration: your resume, personal statement, and your GPA trend over the last three quarters.
