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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS
    CIP Code: 11.0101
    Campus: Tacoma

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information



    Contact Information
    Rachel Crook
    Program Website
    +1 253-692-5860
    uwtech@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    • Requirements
      • Provide evidence of the successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA.
      • Demonstrate successful completion of preparatory coursework prior to their formal application to the master's program.
      • Providing official GRE exam results from the last five years is optional. We recommend including GRE scores if you are missing one or more of the prerequisite courses. If you decide to include GRE scores, please request that ETS send your scores directly to the University of Washington at code 4854.
    • Pre-requisites
    • Recommendations
      Please submit professional recommendations from individuals who can speak to your potential for success in the MSCSS program, such as a faculty member, supervisor, or other professional familiar with your academic or professional abilities. We strongly suggest that recommendations are submitted on official letterhead.
    GRE RequirementsGRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process.
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    Additional Instructions
    Nothing should be mailed to the department, all materials are submitted electronically for your application

    Only students who are offered admission will be asked to submit official documents and transcripts             
    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.
    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 11/01/2025
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    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 11/01/2025
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    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
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    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
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    Spring 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
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    Spring 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
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    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
    2 Recommendation(s)
    Resume