{"id":23450,"date":"2023-01-05T16:52:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T16:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=23450"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:35:46","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/admissions","title":{"rendered":"Applied Computing Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready to apply to the <strong>Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computing<\/strong>! Find all the information you need about the <strong><a href=\"#process\">admissions process<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"#prerequisites\">prerequisite courses<\/a>,<\/strong> and writing your <strong><a href=\"#statement\">personal statement<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have <strong><a href=\"#questions\">questions<\/a><\/strong>? We&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\">Admissions process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Applied Computing major admits students for entry in autumn, winter, and spring quarters.<\/strong>\u202fVisit the UW Bothell\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/application-dates-deadlines#transfer-pb-returning\"><strong>Application Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/strong><\/a>\u202fpage for information on application deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials\">Materials needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply, you will need to submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transcripts. <\/strong>All applicants must submit&nbsp;<strong>unofficial or official<\/strong>&nbsp;transcripts with their application. Once admitted, transfer applicants must also submit up-to-date&nbsp;<strong>official<\/strong>&nbsp;transcripts with their final grades if they have not already.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#statement\">Personal statement<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(optional) Resume or CV<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If applying for both Applied Computing and CSSE (Computer Science &amp; Software Engineering),<\/strong> you must submit a separate application for each. Your personal statement must be different for each major, because they are different programs with different educational goals. Do not use the same <a href=\"#statement\"><strong>personal statement<\/strong><\/a> for both majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit an <strong>internal application<\/strong> if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A pre-Major student at UW Bothell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already in a major at UW Bothell and you want to switch majors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already in a major at UW Bothell and you want a double major or double degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwb.edu\/manage\/login?realm=&amp;r=\/apply\">Submit an internal APPLICATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit a <strong>transfer application<\/strong> if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A current student at UW Seattle or UW Tacoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transferring from another college or university outside of the UW system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer\">SUBMIT A TRANSFER APPLICATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a <strong>post-baccalaureate<\/strong> student:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We prioritize first-time degree seekers for our undergraduate degrees. Post-Baccalaureate students can apply, but are strongly encouraged to consider our\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/gcsdd\">Graduate Certificate in Software Design &amp; Development<\/a>, which covers the same core concepts as our undergraduate majors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Applied Computing major is currently a &#8220;capacity constrained&#8221; program<\/strong> with a limit on the number of students admitted, so meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet the minimum admissions requirements, then your application will be reviewed by a committee of Computing &amp; Software Systems (CSS) department faculty. The committee uses a holistic approach when reviewing applications, evaluating each on its individual merit and making decisions on a case-by-case basis. Our goal is to admit students who will benefit from the program, contribute to our community of learning, and move on to make positive impacts after graduation. In making its decision, the committee considers the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Completion of prerequisite courses<\/strong>. Decisions are not made until the committee receives final grades for all prerequisite courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic performance<\/strong>, including overall GPA and improvements over time, grades in prerequisites and other relevant courses (such as mathematics and other quantitative areas), and the number of repeated courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal statement<\/strong>, which can highlight:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your specific interest in this program at the University of Washington Bothell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your long-term goals and the steps you have already taken to achieve them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your unique experiences and skills that will help you succeed in the program and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any challenges or hardships you have faced, and how you approached and learned from them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional resume or CV<\/strong>. You may submit a resume or CV to provide additional context for your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\">Prerequisite courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimum grades. <\/strong>To be considered for admission, complete the courses below with a minimum grade of <strong>2.0 or higher in all prerequisites<\/strong>. The grades must be recorded on your <strong><a href=\"#materials\">unofficial or official transcript(s)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No in-progress prerequisites. <\/strong>All prerequisite courses must be completed before applying, except if you are applying for autumn quarter entry and are finishing prerequisites in the previous spring quarter. The committee will finish reviewing your autumn application once your spring grades are submitted. We require updated transcripts with spring grades within two weeks of grades being posted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transfer courses. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/resources\/stem-transfer-courses\">View a compilation of equivalent courses<\/a><\/strong> at other UW campuses and Washington state colleges, as well as <strong>important notes on transferring courses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>English Composition I and II<\/strong> (2 quarters or 2 semesters)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must cover content equivalent to UW Bothell&#8217;s BWRIT 134 and 135 (or similar).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculus I <\/strong>(1 quarter or 1 semester)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must cover content equivalent to UW Bothell&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/students\/crscatb\/bchem.html#bchem143\"><strong>STMATH 124<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Computer Programming I and II<\/strong> (2 quarters or 2 semesters)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must cover content equivalent to one of UW Bothell&#8217;s series:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preferred:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/students\/crscatb\/css.html#css142\"><strong> CSS 142 and 143<\/strong><\/a> (Computer Programming; Java)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Also accepted:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/students\/crscatb\/css.html#css132\"><strong> CSS 132 and 133<\/strong><\/a> (Computer Programming for Engineers; C++)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required UW Bothell Computer Science skills labs.<\/strong> If you are taking these courses at UW Bothell, you must also enroll in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/students\/crscatb\/cssskl.html#cssskl142\"> <strong>corequisite skills labs (CSSSKL 142 and 143)<\/strong><\/a> in the same quarter. The skills labs are not prerequisites for admission, but they are important for your learning and will be considered along with the rest of your coursework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Programming language. <\/strong>Any programming language is acceptable for the Computer Programming prerequisite, but <strong>both courses must be taught in the same language<\/strong>. Common languages include object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, other C family languages, and Python.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"statement\"><a id=\"personal-statement\" name=\"personal-statement\"><\/a>Personal statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/personal-statement-guidelines\">Personal Statement Guidelines<\/a><\/strong> page for advice on writing an exceptional personal statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Write a one-to-two-page single-spaced personal statement \u2014 please no more than two pages. Please write the statement as a cohesive essay, and not as a series of short answers. At a minimum, your essay should answer the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;Applied Computing major is an interdisciplinary degree that combines the discipline of computer science with a second discipline, please describe&nbsp;<strong><em>in detail<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>what&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jBZ7wNVpt2rsasI60sw11mbHfffJMeMvt1LEU882kp7iOuwnTp6mmtEgqaoBHUNGYEWfEyKdHzT3dcY$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Second Discipline of Study<\/a><\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;you plan to complete along with your major and how you will combine it with computing skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What specifically interests you about UW Bothell\u2019s AC major, and what long-term goals will the major help you achieve?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have any experience in software or hardware development outside of the classroom? 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