COMPUTER SCIENCE & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
MINIMUM UNIVERSITY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
World Language
2 quarters at the college level or
2 years in high school
Intermediate Algebra
Intermediate Algebra with a 2.0 in
college or
3 years of math in high school,
including Intermediate Algebra
English Proficiency (if required)
Please see detailed entry on back
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2.0 GPA in each prerequisite
course
All prerequisites completed prior to
application quarter
Please note: Minimum grades in prerequisite
courses do not guarantee admission. Refer
below to competitive applicant criteria.
COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS
Applicants who are generally competitive
to CSSE will have the following:
1. Prerequisite GPA of 3.5
2. Cumulative college GPA of 3.5
3. A well written personal statement
4. A positive grade trend with few to no
repeats
NOTES:
Transfer Planning Worksheet
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
curriculum focuses on computer programming and human-centered software
development processes. Students gain essential knowledge in object-oriented
programming, data structures, analysis of algorithms, software engineering,
management principles, hardware architecture, and operating systems.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Finishing prereqs in... Eligible to Apply for Deadline
Autumn Spring February 1
Winter Autumn
April 1 (Priority)
July 1 (Standard)
Spring Autumn
April 1 (Priority)
July 1 (Standard)
Summer Winter October 1
*Decisions will not be made until committee receives nal grades for all prerequisite courses.
MAJOR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to CSSE must complete the following prerequisites:
Prerequisites UW Equiv. Transfer Course Grade
English Composition ENGL 131
Advanced Composition ENGL 141
Calculus I MATH 124
Calculus II MATH 125
Programming I CSE 142
Programming II CSE 143
Prerequisite GPA:
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Please complete one of the following:
TOEFL/IELTS Option
TOEFL TOEFL IELTS
(Internet Based) (Paper Based) (Academic Module)
580 7.0
92
NOTE: Scores valid for 2 years
Associate Degree Option
- Complete an approved WA Associate’s
DTA degree
- 2.75 min cum GPA
- 3.0 in UW ENGL 131
(English Composition)
- 3.0 in UW ENGL 141
(Writing from Research)
Intensive English Program at UW
Seattle Option
Must complete the following:
Complete level 5 in IEP
Contact uwbintl@uw.edu after taking
UW AREA OF KNOWLEDGE (AOK)
All students are required to complete 15 credits in each AOK category
upon graduation.
Note: Some areas will already be lled by major admission requirements:
VLPA (15 credits)
cr.
NW
(15 credits)
cr.
I&S
(15 credits)
cr.
Calculus I 5
Calculus II 5
Programming I 5
TOTAL TOTAL
15
TOTAL
> Must be met with college-level courses
> Program prerequisites may double count in Area of Knowledge
VLPA = Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts
ex. art, literature, drama, speech, music, linguistics...
NW = Natural World
ex. biology, chemistry, physics, math, geology...
I&S = Individuals and Society
ex. history, psychology, economics, philosophy...
the IEP Placement test
High School Option
4 years of HS English (3.0+ in each) and
SAT Evidence-Based Reading + Writing
(560+) OR SAT CR (500+)
NOTE: scores valid for 5 years
Find out how courses from your
Washington Community College
will transfer to the UW Bothell:
Transfer Equivalency Guide:
admit.washington.edu/apply/transfer/
equivalency-guide/
MyPlan:
myplan.uw.edu/transferplanner
NOTES:
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> COMPUTER SCIENCE INFO SESSION
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website: uwb.edu/admissions/visit
> ADVISING APPOINTMENT
Meet with your Admissions Advisor to discuss
the application process, prerequisites required
for your major, and how to prepare to be a
competitive candidate!
> CAMPUS TOUR
Tours are led by current students who
provide an “insider’s” point of view and can
answer any questions you may have about
becoming a future Husky.
CONTACT US:
425-352-5000
uwbinfo@uw.edu
uwb.edu/admissions