Computing and Software Systems -Admissions

Application Process for Transfer and International Students

Application Deadlines

Computing & Software Systems accepts applications for the BS in CSS and the BA in Applied Computing for Autumn and Spring Quarters. Only applications that are completed by the deadline, will be considered by the CSS Admissions Committee.

Autumn Quarter Spring Quarter

July 1st February 1st

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How can I make an appointment with an Admissions Advisor?
If you wish to make an appointment with an Admissions Advisor, please call (425) 352-5000. Thank you.

Application Process

The Office of Admissions can serve you better and faster if all the documents required to complete your admission file arrive together. Keep application closing dates in mind; you will need extra time for your transcripts to arrive at your home before you can mail them. If it is not possible to mail the documents with your application you may ask the school(s) to send official documents directly to our admissions office.

A complete application file consists of:

Application

You may apply by either downloading an application or applying online.

Goal Statement

Please describe your educational plans and goals. You may wish to address the following topics in your goal statement; motivation for education, work experiences, extracurricular activities, and unusual circumstances that may have affected your grades. Please limit your statement to no more than two double spaced typewritten pages.

Official Transcripts

Two official transcripts are required from each college or university you have ever attended. If you have international transcripts you should contact the UWB International Student Advisor no later than two months prior to the application deadline to ensure your application is completed by the deadline.
An official high school transcript (You only need to send your high school transcript if you studied foreign language or intermediate algebra in high school but not in college).

Send all of your application materials in one package to:

Admissions Office
University of Washington, Bothell
Box 358500
18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011-8246

Selection Criteria

How Student Records are Evaluated for Computing and Software Systems (CSS) Undergraduate Admissions:

Due to resources, enrollment in the program is limited and admission is competitive. The primary admission criterion is degree of qualification for probable success in the CSS curriculum as evidenced by academic performance, work experience and other factors.

To start the CSS admission process each student is ranked based on his or her prerequisite GPA. Then each student's transcript is checked for a number of other academic trends including the number of repeated classes, number of classes withdrawn, cumulative grade point average, the number of technical classes taken each quarter, trends in grades, the number of hours the student works, and the number of credits per quarter. The admission committee pays close attention to grades in the prerequisite classes (especially programming and math). The committee will also look at other supporting documentation such as the student's goal statement. Information that is considered in the student's goal statement is work experiences, extracurricular activities, and unusual circumstances.

Appeal Procedure

Students denied admission to the program may wish to consult with the undergraduate advisor for additional information and guidance.

Students may request a review of the Admission Committee decision by writing a letter to the Program Director, citing the reasons for the appeal. This letter must be submitted within four weeks after the notification of denial is mailed. Incomplete or inaccurate records submitted by the applicant will not be considered as a basis for an appeal.

For more information about Computing and Software Systems, please email cssinfo@u.washington.edu