Applicants will need to have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4-point scale from an accredited school and have met specific coursework requirements listed below. In addition, applicants need to submit a resume, statement of purpose, and unofficial/electronic transcripts to be considered for admission.
Prospective students not enrolled in a graduate program at University of Washington must apply to the Graduate School as part of their application. The minimum qualifications for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Dynamic Systems and Controls for Engineering are:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited school with at least 3.0 GPA.
- Undergraduate coursework in calculus, differential equations, matrix algebra, and physics.
- Basic python coding proficiency.
- Students without python proficiency are recommended to first take the ENGR 510 Foundations of ML for Engineering course as a graduate non-matriculated student, or to instead apply for the College of Engineering AI & ML for Engineering certificate.
- Strongly recommended: In previous degree, majored in engineering or physics. Other majors will be considered, if required prerequisite coursework above has been completed.
- English language proficiency for non-native English speakers must be demonstrated according to the requirements in Graduate School Policy 3.2. Not required if already enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Washington.
Required application materials
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. These may be unofficial transcripts for application, but official transcripts will need to be submitted if offered admission. Students currently enrolled in a UW certificate will have their transcripts automatically verified by the university and do not need to submit official ones.
- 1-page resume, including lists of relevant professional experience and contributions to the community through volunteering and service.
- 1-page Statement of Purpose, which should describe how this certificate program would help the applicant reach their professional goals, in their current and/or potential future work. If the prospective student does not have an undergraduate degree in engineering or physics, include an explanation of how previous coursework or professional work has prepared them for this program.