Program Detail

Information Technology (Tacoma) - MS

Basic Information

Degree Information

Admission Requirements and Contact Information

Requirements

• BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related STEM field, such as Cybersecurity or Data Science, from a regionally accredited higher-education institution in the United States with a minimum, 3.00/B recalculated, admit-GPA or its international equivalent.
• All non-native English speakers must demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP). See Policy 3.2 from the UW Graduate School for detailed instructions about the ELP requirement, options for demonstrating ELP, and how to submit official test scores.

Prerequisites

MSIT applicants should be able to demonstrate proficiencies in these general subjects:

• Networking
• Human Computer Interaction
• Computer Programming
• Database Design
• Web Technologies

Students lacking sufficient proficiencies in one (1) or more of these subjects may be denied admission. MSIT does not offer conditional/provisional admission for the completion of outstanding prerequisites.

Students with questions about degree equivalencies, admit-GPA calculations, and/or prerequisite coursework satisfaction should email their unofficial transcripts and current resume directly to their Graduate Advisor, Victoria (olivev@uw.edu) as well as self-book an advising appointment with her.

Required Application Materials

• Unofficial transcripts documenting the undergraduate/bachelor’s degree.
• Unofficial transcripts documenting any post-baccalaureate coursework taken for college-level credit that received a grade (if applicable).
• Unofficial transcripts documenting any graduate-level degree(s) and/or credentials (if applicable).
• Students with in-progress degrees should submit their most recent unofficial transcripts documenting whatever coursework they’ve completed at the time they submit their MSIT application.
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if applicable). See Policy 3.2 from the UW Graduate School.
• One (1) recommendation letter from appropriate academic and/or professional source.
• Resume or CV.
• Personal statement.

GRE Policy

Official GRE scores are not required for the MSIT application. Students who have already taken the GRE and would like their scores reviewed alongside their other application materials may voluntarily report them in the "Self-Reported Test Scores" section of the application.

ELP Requirement and Official Test Scores

Students satisfying the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement through the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam(s) must first report them in the “Self-Reported Test Scores” section of the application. Then students, should order their official scores from the corresponding testing agency and have them sent directly to UW Graduate Admissions. A kind notice that it may take up to fourteen (14) business days for UW Graduate Admissions to receive, verify, and upload your official ELP exam scores to your application.

Each testing agency has different instructions for how to order official scores and send them. Follow the instructions linked below.

Sending TOEFL iBT Scores

Sending IELTS Scores

Sending Duolingo Scores

Submitted applications missing official ELP exam scores are considered incomplete and cannot be forwarded to the MSIT Committee for review. MSIT cannot offer conditional/provisional admission for the receipt of official ELP exam scores.

Additional MSIT Program Details

MSIT is a hybrid program. Weekday classes are held synchronously online after 4PM and Saturday classes are in-person, on-campus morning and afternoon. 

Program Deadlines

Application Materials