Sample Academic Plan for Class of 2026 forward(pdf)
General Education
Students are required to complete the general education requirements of the College of Built Environments. Some of the credits applied to these requirements may also fulfill major requirements.
| General Education Requirement | Total Credits | Overlap with CM Major Prerequisites |
| Reasoning (RSN) | 5 | Math 112 or Math 124 fulfill this requirement |
| Social Sciences (SSc) | 10 | ECON 200 (5); MGMT 200(5) |
| Arts & Humanities (A&H) | 10 | CM 250 recommended. Take 5 additional credits |
| Natural Sciences (NSc) | 24 | All MATH, PHYS, Statistics, and ESS courses count toward total |
| Diversity (DIV) | 5 | Select a course that meets the DIV requirement |
| Writing (W) | 7 | CM 301 fulfills 3 W credits (taken during junior year). Take one additional W course. |
In addition to the general education requirements, a UW student earning any Bachelor’s degree must meet the following University requirements:
- Earn a total minimum of 180 quarter credits
- A minimum of 45 credits taken as a matriculated University of Washington student (a minimum of 45 of your final 60 credits must be taken at the UW)
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Major Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are required for all students earning the accredited BS in Construction Management regardless of application pathway, EXCEPT for BA Architectural Design students pursuing the dual degree.
Transfer students: refer to the UW Equivalency Guide and meet with the undergraduate advisor to verify how their course credits will be applied.
| Requirement | Application Pathway | General Education |
| Calculus 1 (Math 112 or Math 124) | Business, STEM, Upper Division | NSc, RSN |
| Physics 1 with Lab (PHYS 114/117 or PHYS 121) | STEM, Upper Division | NSc |
| Physics 2 with Lab (PHYS 115/118 or PHYS 122) | Upper Division | NSc |
| Microeconomics (ECON 200) | Business, Upper Division | RSN, SSc |
| Accounting (ACCTG 215 or ACCTG 219) | Business, Upper Division | |
| English Composition (e.g. ENGL 131) | Business, STEM, Upper Division | C |
| Business Law (MGMT 200) | Business, STEM, Upper Division | SSc |
| Statistics (QMETH 201, STAT 220 or STAT 311) | Upper Division | NSc |
| Digital Tools (CM 260) | Upper Division | |
| Public Speaking (CM 220 or Com 220) | Upper Division | |
| Intro to Geology (ESS 101) | Upper Division | NSc |
CM Major Curriculum — Upper Division
Successful completion of general education requirements and major prerequisites is required to advance to upper division coursework.
The final two years of the major are taken with your cohort. Most upper division classes are only offered once per year. It is important to take classes in sequence to graduate on time.
| Autumn | Winter | Spring | |
| Junior Year | CM 301, CM 310, CM 313, CM 314, CM 320, ARCH 320 | CM 323, CM 331, CM 335,ARCH 321, MGMT 300 | CM 321, CM 322, CM 333, CM 343, CM 420 |
| Senior Year | CM 312, CM 410, CM 411, CM 414 | CM 421, CM 422, CM 427, CM 432, CM 434 | CM 412, CM 423, CM 431 |
Required internship: Typically completed between junior and senior year.
Senior Electives — 6 credits total from: CM 415, CM 416, CM 429
Capstone
Capstone is a two-quarter course sequence that culminates in a presentation. Students work in teams of two simulating a general contractor to present how they would create an estimate, safety plan, site logistics, schedule, and build a project. Projects are selected from among real-world projects that have been issued permits but have not yet begun construction. Students present to a panel of industry, alumni, and faculty to earn their final capstone grade.
Minors
UW offers more than 100 minors.
To declare a minor you need to be declared in a major and have earned at least 45 credits. You will meet with your CM major advisor for the minor declaration and planning. Credits toward the minor may also be applied to general education requirements.
Minors that overlap with your CM coursework include:
Study Abroad
Students may choose to earn academic credit through international study through programs sponsored by the College of Built Environments or UW general study abroad options. If you are planning to spend a term abroad, sophomore year prior to beginning the upper division major curriculum is the best way to stay on course to graduate. You may apply study abroad credit to meet degree requirements toward general education requirements or a minor.