Admission Info
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
The first two years of the curriculum include pre-engineering courses, basic mathematics, natural science, engineering science, humanities and social science. The Industrial & Systems Engineering curriculum focuses on system integration and methods to analyze, design, and improve manufacturing and service systems. The last two years are devoted to studies in operations research, including optimization and stochastic models, manufacturing engineering, production planning and plant layout, human factors and human interface technology, statistics and design of experiments, quality and reliability engineering, and a comprehensive senior design experience.
Once admitted to the program, students are held to maintaining minimum requirements as outlined in the I.E. Undergraduate Continuation Policy.
Admission Requirements:
Students must apply for admission to Industrial & Systems Engineering. Admission to the department is competitive, and completion of the requirements does not guarantee admission. All students who meet the minimum admission requirements will be considered for admission, however the Industrial & Systems Engineering department realizes that a diverse student body adds an important element to the education of all students in the program. All applicants have the right to petition and appeal the decision of the department.
There are three categories of admission groups, as detailed below: Freshman Admission: designed specifically for students applying to the UW as Freshman. Early Admission (as early as the end of the freshman year): designed for UW students who have not completed all of the required prerequisites for admission, but have the MATH series completed, one ENGLISH course, and at least ten credits of the Natural Sciences. Upper Division Admission: designed for UW and Transfer students who have completed ALL of the required prerequisites for admission.
| Application Deadlines |
Spring Quarter: February 1 - Upper Division Admission ONLY Autumn Quarter: July 1 - Upper Division Admission, Early Admission, Freshman Admission |
| Upper Division Admission |
The minimum GPA requirement for Upper Division Admission is 2.5 in all prerequisite courses.
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| Early Admission |
Early Admission students must be enrolled at UW.
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| Freshman Admission |
| The UW Industrial & Systems Engineering enrolls up to 10% of its incoming class directly out of high school, prior to the completion of university-level prerequisites. Freshmen applicants to the University of Washington listing Industrial & Systems Engineering as their intended major, will be automatically considered. Competitive applicants will have taken or be taking calculus and at least one year of laboratory science (preferably physics). Freshman admission is for Autumn quarter only. |
Applying to Industrial Engineering
Upon completion of the prerequisite courses students may apply for entry into the Industrial Engineering program. To apply, complete the online
GRADUATE ADMISSION
Thank you for your interest in applying to the Industrial & Systems Engineering graduate program. ISE's day program is intended for full-time, on-campus students. If you are a working professional or interested in attending graduate school part-time, you must apply to ISE's Professional Masters Program.
Below is a list of required materials that must be submitted for admission consideration. Please note that one set of application materials is received by the University of Washington Graduate School and one set of application materials is received by the Industrial & Systems Engineering. If you have any questions about applying to our graduate program, please email us at ieadvise@u.washington.edu or call us at (206) 543-5041. We look forward to receiving your application.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for consideration to the M.S.I.E. degree, applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or science, with a GPA of at least 3.0.
To be eligible for consideration to the Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering degree, applicants should have, or be close to completing, their Master's degree in any discipline of engineering when applying, with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Admission is competitive--meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. GPA, GRE scores, statement of objectives, letters of recommendation, research, and work experience are all taken into consideration when determining acceptance into the graduate program.
| Application Deadlines |
Due to enrollment restrictions imposed by the UW Graduate School, graduate admission is limited to Autumn Quarter consideration only. Complete credentials must be received prior to the dates below. Priority Deadline: February 1 (to be considered for admission with departmental funding) Overall Deadline: July 1 (to be considered for admission without funding) International Applicant Deadline: February 1 (November 1 is recommended) Due to significantly longer periods of time required for processing and subsequent immigration paperwork, international applicants are not allowed to apply past the February 1 priority deadline.
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| Application Checklist |
Mail to the Industrial & Systems Engineering department: University of Washington
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Box 352650
Seattle, WA 98195
USA
1. One (1) signed copy of the UW Graduate School Application, completed online at: https://www.grad.washington.edu/applForAdmiss/ (includes $65.00 application fee). 2. One (1) set of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended. 3. Official TOEFL scores, taken within two years, directly reported from ETS to the UW Graduate School (required for international students only). Please see the following link for more information: http://www.grad.washington.edu/Acad/gsmemos/gsmemo08.htm.
4. Official GRE scores, taken within 5 years, directly reported from ETS to the UW Graduate School.
5. Three (3) letters of recommendation. We highly recommend that your letter writers submit their letters online, however if they are unable to do so, a downloadable/printable version of the recommendation evaluation form is available at: http://testbot.ieng.washington.edu/ie/academic/recommendation.pdf. If the paper version is used, it must be sealed and signed or stamped for confidentiality. Please see the Graduate School online application for more information. 6. Statement of Purpose. This should be a 1-2 page statement addressing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your areas of interest, and your degree objectives. This should be uploaded as part of the online application AND printed and sent with your application. 7. Resume or Curriculum Vitae. This should be uploaded as part of the online application AND printed and sent with your application.
Mail to University of Washington Graduate Admissions: University of Washington
Office of Graduate Admissions
301 Loew Hall Box 84808
Seattle, WA 98124-6108
1. One (1) signed copy of the UW Graduate School Application, completed online at: https://www.grad.washington.edu/applForAdmiss/ (includes $65.00 application fee). 2. One (1) set of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.
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| Funding |
ISE automatically considers all full-time MSIE and PhD applicants for funding. However. there are a limited number of opportunities available each year. Funding is typically awarded in the form of Teaching and Research Assistantships, fellowships, or tuition waivers. The number of positions varies from year to year depending on ISE's grant and contract awards. Appointment to an assistantship or fellowship position is contingent upon admission of the student to the Graduate School. Acceptance by the Graduate School does not imply financial assistance. If you would like to apply for funding, please complete the following Teaching Assistant application and send it to ISE with your admission materials: http://testbot.ieng.washington.edu/ie/academic/ta.pdf. For more information about funding opportunities, please see the Graduate School website at: http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/funding.htm. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1ST IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING. If you have any questions, please contact the Academic Counselor at ieadvise@u.washington.edu. |
