Admissions
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The online UW Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering is designed for professionals who want to advance their abilities and careers in the field of construction engineering. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in engineering.
Application Dates & Deadlines
Applicants for the online Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering can apply to begin the program in any quarter. There are four application deadlines each year.
| Quarter | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Autumn | July 1 |
| Winter | November 1 |
| Spring | February 1 |
| Summer | May 1 |
Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a foreign institution
- A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last graded 60 semester credits or 90 graded quarter credits
- Demonstrated English language proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English
How to Apply
Begin your application for admission to the UW Graduate School.
If you’re a new applicant, click the Create an account link to start building your applicant profile.
Next, select your program.
In the Program Selection tab, choose these options:
- Select your application type: Graduate
- Narrow your search: By Degree
- Filter by degree: Master’s
- Select your program: Civil & Environmental Engineering- Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering
You can save your application at any step and come back to it later.
Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended. If you’re a former or current University of Washington student, you must include your UW transcript.
Prepare a resume or curriculum vitae that highlights your educational background and relevant professional experience.
Prepare a statement that provides information about you not found in transcripts and other official documents.
Describe your degree and career objectives, and how participation in this graduate program will help achieve them.
Identify two people who can recommend you to the program.
Consider asking current or former employers, supervisors or instructors. Make sure you choose people who can judge your capacity to undertake graduate studies in civil engineering.
You’ll need the email addresses of your references for the Graduate School application. When you designate your recommenders in the application, they’ll each be sent an email directing them to a secure website where they can submit their recommendations.
Pay the nonrefundable fee and submit your application.
You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into the application page.
Graduate Non-Matriculated Students
If you aren’t sure that you want to pursue the full degree, you might consider enrolling as a graduate nonmatriculated student. Although GNM student status does not guarantee admission to the Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering program, you can apply up to 12 credits toward degree requirements if you are later admitted.
To apply for GNM status, you must follow the same procedures noted above and apply online to the UW Graduate School by the program application deadline.
International Students
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering program is completely online, and no visa is required to attend. International applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.
International applicants must meet all admission requirements for the program. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The UW Graduate School’s Policy 3.2 describes several ways to do this. Test scores must be sent directly to the UW by the Educational Testing Service using institution code 4854. Only scores less than two years old will be accepted.