Computer Science
College of Arts and Sciences
Major category: Capacity-constrained
Topic: Computing
The Computer Science major is appropriate for students who are primarily interested in the design of software systems and applications, or who want to earn a double major with another College of Arts and Sciences program.
website Degree requirementsFreshman
Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school student with college credit (like Running Start).
Transfer
Quarters of general admisson to UW: autumn / winter (U.S. applicants only) / spring / summer
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
- Use MyMajor to help you prepare for this degree.
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Career outcomes
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