How to apply
| Quarter | Date |
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| Autumn | April 15 |
| Winter | October 15 |
| Spring | January 15 |
Applying to the Institute of Technology is done online — you apply to UW Tacoma and and Institute degree program with a single application. The steps for applying vary depending on your student status. The chart below outlines the steps for each type of applicant. If you have questions about the application procedure or the admission requirements, please contact the Institute at uwtech@uw.edu.
Complete applications received by the application deadline will be assured of a review. Complete applications received after the application deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
| I am a... | Steps to apply |
|---|---|
| Transfer student |
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| Running Start student |
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| Current UW Tacoma student |
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| Returning UW Tacoma student |
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While it is not necessary for you to have completed all program prerequisites prior to application, the following links will provide you with a guide to help you plan your coursework and prepare for success in our challenging programs:
- Computer Science and Systems
- Computer Engineering and Systems
- Information Technology and Systems -- please see an adviser.
Personal statement guidelines
Your personal statement should be no more than 500-650 words and should be entered in the space provided in the UW Tacoma online application. Please tell us why you want to study computer science, engineering or information technology and include any other information you would like us to consider.
Your personal statement will be weighted most heavily in our admission decision if:
- You do not meet the preferred transfer GPA requirements.
- You have had previous academic difficulties. (Please address these issues in your statement and tell us how you plan to overcome these difficulties in your future studies.)
