This page focuses on the Direct to Major (DTM) application process. Prospective students who are in high school, or have not completed any college credit since graduating from high school, should apply through our DTM admission pathway. Running Start students are considered DTM applicants. All other students should review our Apply! page to determine the appropriate admission pathway. You can learn more about our undergraduate program here!
The Allen School offers hybrid information sessions for prospective DTM applicants on the first Friday of every month from 3:30PM - 4:30pm PT. In-person attendees can stay for a tour of the Allen School buildings immediately following the information session. During this session, you'll learn about the Allen School student experience and the DTM admissions process. Registration with the Office of Admissions is optional but encouraged!
The Allen School Student Recruitment Representatives are current students studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering in the Allen School who hold student employee positions focused on recruiting prospective students. They offer virtual appointments for high school students to answer any questions and share a bit about their experiences in the Allen School. These appointments are only available during the academic year (late September through early June).
You can direct any questions to outreach@cs.washington.edu. We are happy to answer questions about the DTM application process but please note that specific questions about the UW application or application review should be directed to the UW Office of Admissions at askuwadm@uw.edu.
High school students who are dual enrolled at a Washington State Community College as a Running Start student can also schedule a virtual appointment via zoom with someone from our recruitment team. We are happy to provide advice but cannot make an academic plan for you.
The Allen School offers a variety of different activities for K-12 students to learn more about computing. Learn more about our outreach programs and summer opportunities at https://www.cs.washington.edu/outreach/k12.
September 1
November 15
The UW Office of Admissions only considers applicants for DTM admission into the Allen School for autumn quarter admission. High School applicants should plan to submit their application during the fall of their senior year to start at UW the following year. DTM admission into the Allen School is not available for students who apply for winter, spring, or summer quarters.
There is no separate application for Allen School DTM applicants and no additional materials are required. Applicants should follow the UW freshman application guidelines; you do not need to craft a computing-focused application. Your application will be reviewed by the UW-Seattle Office of Admissions, so questions about the application should be directed to askuwadm@uw.edu.
