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• Certificate Program Only
• Certificate Program With the Degree Option
• Single-Course Enrollment
• Tuition and Fees

Certificate Program Only: Admission Requirements*

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• A GPA of 2.5 in the last two years of relevant coursework.
• Professional experience in construction-related fields.
• Compatibility of professional interests with program goals.

English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.

*Applicants considering the degree program in the future must also obtain Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) status before beginning their coursework. For requirements and application procedures, see the section on GNM.

Application Process

Applications for this program are accepted for winter, spring, and summer quarters, and are reviewed in the order they are received. The application deadline for each quarter is 5pm on the date listed in the table above. After these dates, you are encouraged to call 206-685-8936 or e-mail us to learn if a program is still accepting applications.

To Apply for the Certificate: Please submit one copy of the application form with a $50 certificate program fee* and two stapled application sets, which include the following clearly-labeled documents:

1. Transcript showing a B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and other relevant coursework; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
2. Résumé.
3. A letter of application stating your reasons for wanting to take the certificate program, noting any relevant experience and other qualifications.

* The certificate program fee is not refundable and does not guarantee admission to, or enrollment in, the program.

Certificate Program With the Degree Option

Applicants to the certificate program who think they might want to use certificate credits toward a future master's degree at University of Washington must also apply for Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) status.

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 the following:

• Acceptance as a GNM student does not imply admission to a graduate degree program.
• Those who are admitted into the degree program must complete certificate courses prior to registering for courses as a degree student (i.e. certificate courses must be completed while having GNM status).

Additional information about degree requirements in the Online Graduate Program in Construction Engineering is available on the degree program web site. Additional information about applying to the Graduate School at the UW can be found at www.grad.washington.edu.

GNM Admission Requirements

• Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
• 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.
• Professional experience in construction-related fields.
• Compatibility of professional interests with program goals.

How to Submit a GNM Application

Follow the steps outlined on https://www.grad.washington.edu/applForAdmiss/. Select either Construction Management - Online or Civil Engineering - Online when prompted to choose a program.

Single-Course Enrollment

All courses designated by a are available on an individual basis to professionals in the heavy construction field who do not intend to pursue a certificate or master's degree. Applications for individual admission in these courses are reviewed for appropriate prior knowledge, and experience in the field. Academic standards used for certificate students are also used for single-course applicants. Individual course applicants must hold at least a bachelor of science in civil engineering or construction management, with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and provide a résumé listing work-related experience.

To request enrollment in an individual course, please complete the application form and provide a résumé for review. No certificate program fee is necessary to apply for single-class enrollment.

Tuition and Fees

All fees listed are for the 2008-2009 academic year unless otherwise noted. There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply to the certificate program. There is no additional fee for application to graduate nonmatriculated (GNM) status.

Tuition is the same for certificate and master's program students. Tuition is payable on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Tuition is $600 per credit for the 2008-2009 academic year. In addition, there is a nonrefundable $35 registration fee and a $17 to $41 technology fee. The technology fee is based on the number of credits taken. The cost of textbooks is extra. Fees are subject to change. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program.

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