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Future students

The major application is now open for Autumn 2025

This admission path is for transfer, current UW non-engineering students and Engineering Undeclared students with advanced credit. The deadline is April 5th, 2025 (5:00 p.m. PDT). Late applications or application materials will not be accepted.

If you are unable to complete all application requirements by the April 5th deadline, or all of the enrollment requirements by the time you enroll in CEE at UW in autumn quarter, you must obtain permission to apply from the department. Learn more about the conditional application request. 

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Tuition, financial aid & scholarships

UW is committed to helping students from all economic backgrounds access world-class education. A number of resources are available to help students fund college, from financial aid to scholarships to work-study programs. Every year, UW awards more than $344 million in aid to 60 percent of undergraduate students.

Tuition

Review the Undergraduate Tuition & Fees dashboard for current annual and quarterly tuition information for UW programs. Please read the instructions tab before using the dashboard. Importantly, amounts shown are only for students enrolled in tuition-based programs.

Rates are also posted as annual and quarterly PDFs on annual and quarterly tuition pages.

For more complete information on cost of attendance at UW Seattle, including cost of living, see academic year student budget provided by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Additional detailed information about tuition and fees is provided by the Office of Planning & Budgeting.

Financial aid

Students in need of financial assistance are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form. To be eligible for various resources, students must complete the FAFSA form by January 15. The UW Student Financial Aid Office offers additional resources.

Work-Study Programs

Part-time Work-Study Programs are available to assist students with funding their undergraduate degree. Students who qualify for work study jobs may work up to 19 hours per week while going to school.

Scholarships

A number of scholarships are awarded annually. Some scholarships are specific to Civil & Environmental Engineering students while others are open to all undergraduates.

CEE Scholarships: The CEE department offers a variety of merit and need-based scholarships for new, transfer, and continuing majors. Each year, dozens of students receive scholarships in varying amounts totaling over $400,000.  Students apply for CEE scholarships during the annual application window of April 1 - May 15. These scholarships are awarded for the following academic year.

In addition, the department regularly posts scholarship announcements from industry and professional associations on the CEE Undergraduate News blog.  

Other scholarships opportunities:

  • College of Engineering Scholarships: The College of Engineering offers a variety of annual scholarships for engineering-undeclared students.
  • Mary Gates Scholarship: The Mary Gates Endowment for Students funds hundreds of undergraduates each year, supporting student research, leadership and venture activities.
  • UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards: Assistance for students navigating the scholarship search and application process, especially for nationally recognized merit-based scholarships such as the Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall and more.