Congratulations on your admission to the University of Washington and the College of Engineering via the Pathways for Inclusive Excellence (PIE)! Please carefully review the following information.
PIE is a program for admitted students who we expect to thrive in an engineering program and who have been identified as benefiting from additional time and resources to ensure a strong STEM foundation.
Your admission to the College of Engineering requires active participation in one of two PIE programs: STARS or Engineering Dean’s Scholars. Both provide you with the opportunity to earn an engineering degree.
To confirm your enrollment in the College of Engineering:
1. By March 27: Complete the PIE intake form to help us determine which PIE program you will be selected for.
2. March and April: Regularly check the email that you provided on your UW application and respond to any additional requests from PIE staff (if applicable).
3. By April 14: Receive your PIE program decision into STARS or Engineering Dean’s Scholars. Review the program materials and website. PIE staff are available if you have any questions about program details.
4. By May 1: Confirm your participation in the PIE program and pay your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD), or request a deferral.
IMPORTANT: If you do not wish to participate in PIE, notify PIE staff at pie-coe@uw.edu and pay your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD), or request a deferral, and you will be enrolled at the UW as a pre-major student. There are a limited number of spaces in engineering majors for students who are not admitted directly into the College of Engineering as freshmen, and we are unable to guarantee that you will be admitted through the capacity-constrained admission process at a later date.
We know this is a lot of information at a very exciting time in your life. We’re here to help! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Your UW engineering journey with us starts now! Contact us at pie-coe@uw.edu.
Carrie Mills
PIE Operations Manager
College of Engineering
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