UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTHELL
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Admissions Planning Worksheet
Mathematics (Autumn / Winter / Spring)
Electrical Engineering (Autumn / Summer)
Mechanical Engineering (Autumn Only)
Physics (Autumn / Winter / Spring)
Name: _______________________________________ Qtr/Year to enroll: _________
Phone: ______________________ Email: ___________________________________
Advisor Name: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
Advisor Email: _________________________________________________________
Minimum University Core Requirements
Completed
TOEFL / IELTS OPTION
90 CREDITS OPTION
TOEFL
IELTS
83+
Satisfies EP
Requires B WRIT
in first 2 Quarters
Projected to be completed by _____/_____
6.5+
76-82
6.0
UW Equiv.
90 transferable credits
2.75 min cum GPA
Transfer Course
(3.0) ENGL 131
English Composition
(3.0) ENGL 141
Writing from Research
NOTE: Scores valid for 2 years
Must complete the following:
Complete the level 5 in IEP
Contact uwbintl@uw.edu after taking
the IEP Placement test
HIGH SCHOOL OPTION
TOTAL
cr.
NOTE: scores valid for 5 years
cr.
Calculus 1
5
Calculus 2
5
Calculus 3
5
TOTAL
15 TOTAL
I&S (15 credits)
> Must be met with college-level courses
> Program prerequisites may double count in Area of Knowledge
http://admit.washington.edu/EquivalencyGuide
ENGL 131
Calculus 1
MATH 124
Calculus 2
MATH 125
Calculus 3
MATH 126
Engr Physics 1 (calc based)
PHYS 121
Engr Physics 2 (calc based)
PHYS 122
General Chem 1 (with lab)
CHEM 142
Solid Mechanics 1
AA 210
Solid Mechanics 2
CEE 220
Solid Mechanics 3
ME 230
Grade
(500+) SAT CR, W OR (21+) ACT English Wr
NW (15 credits)
Find out how courses from your
Washington Community College
will transfer to the UW Bothell:
English Composition
Transfer Course
Prerequisite GPA:
UW Area of Knowledge
VLPA (15 credits)
UW Equiv.
4 years of HS English (3.0+ in each)
VLPA = Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts
ex. art, literature, drama, speech, music, linguistics...
NW = Natural World
ex. biology, chemistry, physics, math, geology,...
cr.
Physics
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM AT UWS OPTION
Mechanical Engineering
Required
English Language Proficiency
Prerequisites*
Cum. College Transfer GPA (2.0 minimum)
Electrical Engineering
Intermediate Algebra
Program Requirements
Math
World Languages
Math/EE/ME/Physics
(STEM)
Office of Admissions Box 358500, 18115 Campus Way NE Bothell, Washington 98011-8246
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Calculus 1
MATH 124
Calculus 2
MATH 125
Engr. Physics 1 (calc-based)
PHYS 121
Engr. Physics 2 (calc-based)
PHYS 122
Engr. Physics 3 (calc-based)
PHYS 123
Prerequisite GPA:
* All prerequisite courses need a minimum 2.0 grade to be considered. The EE and ME majors are
highly competitive. Minimum grades in the prerequisite courses do not guarantee admission. Refer
to the back of this worksheet for competitive criteria.
Application Requirements
Official transcripts from all schools attended - Submit to UWB Admissions Office
Apply Online with a Personal Statement (word count 650)
If applicable, submit proof of English Language Proficiency
I&S = Individuals and Society
ex. history, psychology, economics, philosophy,...
Rev. 07-01-16
MATH/ EE/ ME Prerequisite Courses and Equivalencies
Prerequisite Course
UW Equivalency
WA CTC / Common Course
(if available)
Competitive applicants to Math will have the following:
1. All prerequisite courses complete or in-progress
2. A minimum math prerequisite GPA of 2.7
3. A minimum college cumulative GPA of 3.0
4. If applicable, completion of English Language Proficiency
English Composition
ENGL 131
ENGL& 101
Calculus 1
MATH 124
MATH& 151
Calculus 2
MATH 125
MATH& 152
Calculus 3
MATH 126
MATH& 153* OR MATH& 163
General Chemistry 1
CHEM 142
CHEM& 161
Engr Physics 1 (calc based)
PHYS 121
PHYS& 231 OR PHYS& 221
Competitive applicants to EE will have the following:
Engr Physics 2 (calc based)
PHYS 122
PHYS& 232 OR PHYS& 222
Engr Physics 3 (calc based)
PHYS 123
PHYS& 233 OR PHYS & 223
Solid Mechanics 1 (Statics)
AA 210
ENGR& 214
1. All prerequisite courses complete or in-progress
2. A minimum math and science prerequisite GPA of 3.4
3. A minimum college cumulative GPA of 3.3
4. If applicable, completion of English Language Proficiency
Solid Mechanics 2 (Mech. of mat.) CEE 220
ENGR& 225
Solid Mechanics 3 (Dynamics)
ENGR& 215
ME 230
* Applicants taking Math& 153 at many WA Community Colleges will also need to complete Math& 254
to meet the Calculus 3 requirement at UW Bothell. Be sure to check the UW Equivalency Guide to confirm
how your Math& 153 will transfer:
http://admit.washington.edu/EquivalencyGuide
APPLICATION REVIEW
All applications are holistically reviewed and admission is based on a summation of
the following:
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Preparation for your major as indicated by the grades earned in courses required
for admission
GPA, with an emphasis on grades earned in your selected major courses
Evidence of a commitment to your selected major
Personal statement reflecting an interest in and commitment to major
Official transcripts/documentation from all schools attended
Academic Year 2015 - 2016
Academic Year 2015 - 2016
Competitive applicants to ME will have the following:
1. All prerequisite courses complete or in-progress
2. A minimum math and science prerequisite GPA of 3.7
3. A minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.5
4. A positive grade trend with few or no repeats
5. If applicable, completion of English Language Proficiency
Academic Year 2015 - 2016
Our intention of listing “competitive applicant” profiles is not to overstate the
importance of grades, but to offer some guidance as you plan for transfer. If you find
yourself finished with prerequisite coursework but you fall short of our competitive
applicant profile, you are still encouraged to apply.
http://www.uwb.edu/stem
Rev. 07-01-16