Upper-Division Admission
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Upper-Division admission deadline is 1st of February for spring quarter admission and 1st of July for Fall admission.
Upper-Division Admission is the standard application process after a prospective student completes all departmental prerequisites. The majority of CSE students are selected through this process.
Applicants who have satisfied the minimum requirements stated below are assured that their applications will be given thorough consideration by the Admissions Committee. However, the department cannot offer admission to all applicants who meet these minimum qualifications.
Applicants must be enrolled at the UW or have an application on file with the UW Office of Admissions.
Prospective transfer students should consult the Course Equivalency Guide for Washington State Community Colleges when planning prerequisite courses.
Computer Science Prerequisites
Computer Science is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. Students applying to the Computer Science Undergraduate Program must complete the following requirements prior to the application deadline:
- Math 124, 125 & 126
- At least 5 credits of natural science, including one of the following:
- Biology 180,
- Physics 121,
- Chemistry 142 or 145,
- Any approved science course that requires Physics 121 or Chemistry 142/145 as a prerequisite
- CSE 142 & 143;
- Five credits of English composition.
Note: Students who meet the science prerequisites with AP credit are strongly encouraged to take an approved science course at the UW prior to applying to CSE.
Computer Engineering Prerequisites
Computer Engineering is an ABET-accredited program offered through the College of Engineering. Students applying to the Computer Engineering Undergraduate Program must complete the following requirements prior to the application deadline:
Note: Students who meet the science prerequisites with AP credit are strongly encouraged to take an approved science course at UW prior to applying to the department.
Required Admission Materials
Both Computer Science and Computer Engineering use the College of Engineering's online application.
Deadlines
To enter the program in the autumn quarter: July 1st
To enter the program in the spring quarter: February 1st
Visit our page detailing the application review process for more information on the admissions process and the personal statement.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send e-mail to ugradapps.

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