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ADMISSION INFORMATION

Degree Program Application Deadlines
AutumnJuly 1
WinterNov. 1
SpringFeb. 1
SummerMay 1

Upon completion of the Graduate Program in Construction Engineering, you will earn either an M.S. in Civil Engineering or an M.S. in Construction Management. Which degree you earn depends on your undergraduate degree and the department to which you apply. Regardless of which department you apply to, the curriculum and degree requirements are the same. .

If your undergraduate degree is in engineering, you should apply to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to earn the M.S. in Civil Engineering. If your educational background is in a field other than engineering, you should apply to the Department of Construction Management to earn the M.S. in Construction Management. -->

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • An appropriate bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a foreign institution:
    • For Civil Engineering: BS in Civil Engineering or other engineering discipline
    • For Construction Management: BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering – or other degree with prerequisite courses*
  • A grade point average of 3.0 or better is required, based on the last 60 graded semester hours or last 90 graded quarter hours of undergraduate and graduate study. If your GPA is below 3.0, consider starting as a Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) student.
  • Applicants for the M.S. in Construction Management must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, a statement of goals and objectives and letters of recommendation. The GRE is not required for applicants for the M.S. in Civil Engineering
  • International applicants: The UW Graduate School requires every applicant whose native language is not English to demonstrate English language proficiency. See Graduate School Memorandum #8 and English proficiency tests comparison tables for the University's policy.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRE EXAM

Applicants for the M.S. in Construction Management must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, a statement of goals and objectives and letters of recommendation. The GRE is not required for applicants for the M.S. in Civil Engineering. The requirement for the GRE may be waived for individuals who have earned an advanced degree (master's or higher) from accredited U.S. institutions. Please contact the department reviewing your application to inquire about a waiver (see contact information).

To schedule a GRE exam, call 1-800-GRE-CALL, or see the GRE Web site at www.gre.org. To obtain copies of your GRE scores, call 1-888-GRE-SCORE.

To direct your scores, use code #4854 for the University of Washington.
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GRADUATE NONMATRICULATED STATUS

GNM Application Deadlines
AutumnSept. 1
WinterDec. 1
SpringMarch 1
SummerMay 1
For those who either are not sure about the degree or are concerned about their academic and professional backgrounds, another option is to enroll first as a graduate nonmatriculated (GNM) student. GNM students are not presently seeking a degree, but may apply a maximum of 12 graduate level credits toward degree requirements should they be accepted into a graduate program. It is important to note that acceptance as a GNM student does not imply admission to a graduate degree program.

GNM application instructions are listed with the Graduate application instructions.

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INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Because the Online Graduate Program in Construction Engineering is completely online and does not require students to attend classes on campus in the United States, international students in the program are not eligible for student visas or financial aid.

Special application instructions
Application deadlines for international applicants are the same as those for U.S. students, however, it is recommended that international applicants submit their applications 3-6 months before the posted application deadlines to allow for transcript evaluation.

English language proficiency
Proficiency in English is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Applicants whose native language is other than English must meet this requirement. No waivers of this English proficiency requirement may be given. See Graduate School Memorandum #8 and English proficiency tests comparison tables for the University's policy.

Due to time required to process international applicants, it is recommended to submit the application and transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions as soon as possible.

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INSTRUCTIONAL FEES

Instructional fees are payable on a quarter-by-quarter basis. The cost is $695 per credit, or approximately $31,275 for the entire program. In addition, each quarter there is a nonrefundable $39 registration fee ($42 effective for all summer quarter 2012 registrations), a technology fee of $11 to $41 and additional required fees that support student activities and programs ranging from $45 to $159. The technology fee and other required fees are based on the number of credits taken. The cost of textbooks is extra. Fees are subject to change.

Information on registration, refund policies and procedures is included with registration materials.

Financial aid information is available at www.washington.edu/students/osfa/.

Students in all fee-based programs, including this degree, are ineligible for the tuition exemption program, institutional tuition waivers or the Undergraduate/Graduate University Grant programs, including the Husky Promise program. For more information, click here.

U-PASS

Beginning autumn 2011, U-PASS Powered By ORCA will be a universal program for all students who pay Other Required Fees, including students in online degree programs. The U-PASS fee will be automatically charged by UW Student Fiscal Services. Important instructions regarding the U-PASS, its activation and use, and payment deadlines are on the Commuter Services website.

Important Note: The quarterly U-PASS fee will separately appear in your student “Tuition Account Balance” section of MyUW. You will not receive a mailed or e-mailed bill for the U-PASS fee. Payment is due to UW Student Fiscal Services by the third Friday of each quarter.

TAX CREDITS

Eligible U.S. taxpayers may claim a tax credit of up to $2,000 on UW courses. For more detailed information, please refer to IRS Publication 970, "Tax Benefits for Higher Education."

For purposes of the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, federal law (section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code) requires the University to obtain your Social Security number.

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* Applicants whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than Construction Management or Civil Engineering may take the necessary prerequisite courses by enrolling in the UW Certificate Program in Construction Management. This program is offered in an online format and includes undergraduate courses in construction safety, construction estimating, project planning and control and project management. At least one of these courses must be completed prior to applying to the M.S. in Construction Management; the others may be completed concurrently with the graduate program. Information on these prerequisite courses – including contact information for additional questions about the certificate program – can be found on the certificate program's website. If you have questions about eligibility for the master's degree program, please contact us.


Departmental contact information:

Civil & Environmental Engineering
Dayna Cole
Graduate Advising
Phone: 206-685-2312
Fax: 206-543-1543
Email: dmcole@u.washington.edu
Construction Management
John Schaufelberger, Ph.D., P.E.
Department Chair, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Phone: 206-685-4440
Fax: 206-685-1976
Email: jesbcon@u.washington.edu
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