Program Details
In this section:
Preparation
You can fulfill the majority of WSU’s general education (UCORE) and the pre-engineering admission requirements at any college (2 year or 4 year) and complete your electrical engineering degree on the Olympic College campus in Bremerton.
While not required for acceptance to the program, we recommend pursuing a community college transfer degree. The associate of science track (AST-2) degree is well suited for pre-engineering study, as it includes the majority of WSU general education (UCORE) requirements and allows room for the pre-engineering admission requirements.
If you have any questions about equivalent courses at your current college, or about how long it might take you to finish your degree at WSU in Bremerton, contact one of our academic advisors who will help you work out a personalized transfer plan.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for acceptance to the electrical engineering degree program at WSU in Bremerton, you must:
- Complete the prerequisites in the table below prior to the start of the program in the fall. (Some accommodation might be made in certain circumstances. Check with one of our academic advisors.)
- Have a grade of C (2.0 on a 4-point grade system) or better for all courses in the table below.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college coursework taken.
Prerequisites
Make sure you check your courses for transfer equivalency on the WSU Transfer Clearinghouse.
| WSU Course Requirement | WA Community College Transfer Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Math 171 Calculus I | Calculus I and Calculus II |
| Math 172 Calculus II | Calculus III |
| Math 273 Calculus III | Calculus IV |
| Math 220 Linear Algebra | Linear Algebra |
| Math 315 Differential Equations | Differential Equations |
| Chem 105 with lab Principles of Chemistry* | Chemistry with lab Principles of Chemistry* |
| Physics 201 and 211 | Engineering Physics I and II with labs |
| Physics 202 and 212 | Engineering Physics III with lab |
| EE 261 Electric Circuits I** | WSU equivalent course EE261** |
| EE 262 Electric Circuits (Lab)** | WSU equivalent lab EE262** |
| CPTS 121 (C/C++) or CPTS 131 (Java)*** | Equivalent courses to WSU (program design and development and data structures courses) |
| English 101 | English Composition |
*Chem 141 or Chem 161 will satisfy the chemistry requirement.
**Everett Community College and Olympic College often offer Electric Circuits and Circuits Lab in summer session. Not all Electric Circuits and Circuits Lab courses transfer to WSU as equivalent to EE 261 and EE 262. Check your circuits coursework for equivalency.
***Computer programming courses vary between community colleges. Consult with one of our academic advisors about your specific coursework.
Applying to the Program
Transfer Students:
- Apply using the Transfer Student Application. Select “Global Campus” as your campus and “Electrical Engineering at Olympic College in Bremerton” as your academic interest. The WSU application for the electrical engineering program at Bremerton is through Global Campus even though the Bremerton electrical engineering program is an in-person, on-site degree completion program. Additional information about applying to WSU Global Campus.
- Submit official transcripts showing coursework to-date. Updated official transcripts will be required once grades are posted for spring and summer (if you enroll in courses). Contact all previous colleges and have them send official electronic transcripts to Washington State University, Pullman. If physical copies must be sent, have them mailed to:
Office of Admissions
370 Lighty Student Services Bldg
Washington State University
PO Box 641067
Pullman, WA 99164-1067 - An academic coordinator will review your application and transcript(s) for prerequisites to acceptance into the electrical engineering program and contact you for next steps.
Note: The WSU tuition deposit, which confirms acceptance of your WSU admission offer, is nonrefundable; pay the deposit only after you are accepted into the electrical engineering program.
Current WSU Pullman electrical engineering students who wish to transfer to Bremerton:
Students who are currently certified in the electrical engineering major in Pullman should contact the academic advisor in Bremerton to determine feasibility and eligibility. GPA is a consideration as is completion of the same prerequisites as all other transfer applicants. Evaluation of coursework still needed to complete the degree vs. the schedule of courses offered is another consideration. Do not complete a Change of Campus Form until it has been determined that there is space, prerequisites are satisfied, and that the schedule of courses in Bremerton will allow timely completion of your degree.
Students who are not yet certified should check that all prerequisites are completed (or will be completed prior to the desired start term). Students must complete the supplemental application and compete in the general pool of applicants. Contact the academic advisor for admissions with any questions. Do not complete a Change of Campus Form until you are accepted into the Bremerton program.
General Timeline
The application process will continue until all seats for the program are filled.
August 1
The WSU Transfer Student Application and the Electrical Engineering Supplemental Application are open for students applying to enter the WSU Bremerton program in Fall.
January 31
Priority will be given to Fall applicants who have submitted all required application material (including official transcripts).
May 15
Notification of Admission Decisions (for complete Fall applications received by January 31).
June 1
Students respond to offers of Fall admission.
Contact an Advisor
Prospective students, WSU Bremerton on-site advisor:
engineering.brem@wsu.edu.