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 software engineering degree at WSU Everett.
While not required for acceptance to the program, we recommend pursuing a community college transfer degree. The associate of science track (AST-2) degree or a DTA degree could help with your pre-engineering study, as they include the majority of WSU general education (UCORE) requirements. WSU Everett may also admit students as dually enrolled while they are completing the last few prerequisites. Consult with an academic advisor while planning your curriculum.
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 Everett, contact one of our academic advisors who will help you work out a personalized transfer plan. They can also advise you on other courses (required later) that can be taken in advance.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for acceptance to the software engineering degree program at WSU Everett, you must:
- Complete the prerequisites in the tables below prior to your start in the program. (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 tables 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 220 Linear Algebra | Linear Algebra |
| Economics 101 or 102 | Micro or Macro Economics |
| CPTS 121 & 122 (C/C++) or CPTS 131 & 132 (Java) | Equivalent courses to WSU (programming course and data structures course). Computer programming courses vary between community colleges. Consult with one of our academic advisors about your specific coursework. |
| English 101 | English Composition |
Additional Math Requirement
Choose two of the following:
| WSU Course Requirement | WA Community College Transfer Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Math 273 | Calculus IV |
| Stat 212 | Math 146 (check equivalency to WSU Stat 212) |
| Phil 201 | Elementary Logic (equivalent to WSU Phil 201) |
| Math 301 | Not generally offered at Washington community colleges. Check equivalency on the WSU Transfer Clearinghouse. |
Physics or Chemistry Lab Science with lab:
Choose one of the following:
| WSU Course Requirement | WA Community College Transfer Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Physics 201 Engineering Physics with lab | Engineering Physics I and II with labs |
| Chemistry 105 Principles of Chemistry with lab | Principles of Chemistry I and II with labs |
Recommended:
Two additional courses (not required for acceptance to the program) are beneficial to have completed in advance if equivalent courses are available at your transfer school:
- WSU CPTS 223 (C++) or 233 (Java) Advanced Data Structures
- WSU CPTS 260 Introduction to Computer Architecture
Applying to the Program
Transfer Students:
- Complete your application online, selecting North Puget Sound at Everett as your 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 transcripts to: Washington State University Everett
Enrollment Services
915 N. Broadway
Everett, WA 98201 - An academic coordinator will review your application and transcript(s) for prerequisites for acceptance into the software engineering program and contact you for next steps.
Current WSU Pullman software engineering students who wish to transfer to Everett:
Students who are currently certified in the software engineering major in Pullman should contact the academic advisor in Everett 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.
Students who are not yet certified should check that all prerequisites are completed (or will be completed prior to the desired start term). Contact the academic advisor in Everett with any questions.
General Timeline
The application process will continue until all seats for the program are filled.
August 1
The WSU application opens for students applying to enter the WSU Everett program in Fall.
January 31
Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted all required application material (including official transcripts).
May 15
Notification of Admission Decisions (for complete applications received by January 31).
June 1
Students respond to offers of admission.
Contact an Advisor
Prospective students, WSU Everett
on-site advisor:
engineering.everett@wsu.edu