Deadlines
The Computer Science and Engineering online application process for the Ph.D. program opens annually on September 1. Applications are accepted for admission for autumn quarter only. The deadline for both international and U.S. students is December 15 (Dec 16 in 2013) for admission the following autumn quarter.
All application materials must be received electronically by December 16, 2013, to be considered for admission in autumn quarter, 2014.
There are no separate deadlines for applicants who wish to request assistantships since the department offers financial support to all who are admitted to the program.
Admission decisions are usually made by mid-February. Students must accept/decline offers by April 15.
Deadline Summary
| Event | Deadline |
| Application process opens | September 1 |
| Deadline for receipt of application | December 16, 2013 |
| Study begins | Autumn quarter 2014 |
| Admission decisions made | Mid-February |
| Students accept/decline offers | April 15, 2014 |
If you have any questions about these deadlines, please contact the Graduate Advisor or call at 206-543-1695.
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