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Admission to the Department

  1. ADMISSIONS POLICY

    The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics is limited, due to constraints of space, faculty, and budget, in the number of students that can be accommodated in the undergraduate program. To ensure that the number of students admitted does not exceed these constraints and to ensure fair and equal treatment of all applicants, students who wish to enter the program are required to follow the admissions procedure described below.

  2. ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

    All undergraduates are admitted to the University of Washington through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Application forms and general transfer information may be obtained from the main University web page http://www.washington.edu. Students wishing to apply for admission to the department of Aeronautics and Astronautics must have applied and be admissible to the University or already be enrolled and in good standing. All students applying to Aeronautics and Astronautics must fill out a College of Engineering on-line application form, available at http://www.engr.washington.edu/uapp/. If you have any questions or concerns when filling out the on line application, please don't hesitate to contact the department at ugadvising@aa.washington.edu.

    An up-to-date transcript from all schools attended (excluding high school) must be mailed to the department. Even if your transfer information is included on your U of W transcript you must still submit an unofficial U of W transcript and including unofficial transcripts from your other schools. These all must be received by the July 1st closing date. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted by the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. If you are applying to other departments check with the individuals departments as their requirements may be different.

    Transfer students apply directly to University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and must also fill out the separate College of Engineering on-line application form. Transcripts must be sent to both the department to which you are applying and to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

    Students who are considering Aeronautics and Astronautics as a major are urged to consult with the undergraduate advisor in the Department by the end of their freshman year.

  3. APPLICATION DEADLINE
    Entry into the Department requires that the student begin the 300 level AA course sequences autumn quarter. A student wishing to begin the Aeronautics and Astronautics program courses may apply to the Department as soon as the requirements of Section IV have been satisfied. The Department application deadline is July 1. The department normally acts on applications only after the deadline.


  4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
    A student may apply for admission to the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics provided the following requirements have been met:

    Early Admission (Applicable for Autumn Quarter only)
    To be considered for early admission, applicants must be currently enrolled at the UW and have completed all early admission prerequisite courses prior to the July 1 application deadline.

    The following courses must be completed prior to the application deadline with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. At least 15 credits of the prerequisite courses must be completed at the UW.
    • 15 credits of mathematics at the level of MATH 124, 125 & 126 (calculus 1,2,3) or equivalent.    
    • A minimum of 10 credits of physical science courses plus accompanying lab at the level of PHYS 121, 122, 123 (calculus based physics) with labs or CHEM 142, 152 (for science and engineering majors).
    • 5 credits of English composition.

      Upper-Division Admission
      To be considered for upper division admission to the department, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements
        1. Satisfactory completion of 75 quarter credit hours applicable towards the B.S.A.A.E. graduation requirements with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
        2. Completion of the following prerequisite courses, or equivalent, with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better in each course and a 2.5 or better GPA in the prerequisite courses.

          3. MATH 124
          Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I

          CHEM 142
          Chemistry I

          AMATH 301*
          Beg. Scientific Computing

          MATH 125
          Calculus w/ Analytic Geometry II

          PHYS 121
          Mechanics & Lab

          AA 210
          Statics

          Math 126
          Calculus w/Analytic Geometry III

          Phys 122
          Electr. & Magnet. & Lab

          CEE 220
          Mech. of Materials

          Math 307
          Intro. Diff. Equations

          Phys 123
          Waves & Lab

          ME 230
          Dynamics

          Math 308
          Matrix Algebra w/Appl.

          ENGL
          Composition

          ChemE 260
          Thermodynamics

          Math 324*
          Multi-Variable Calculus

          TC 231
          Intro Tech Writ.

           

          **AMATH 301 and/or MATH 324 may be taken as late as autumn quarter of admission but will create an extremely heave course load if both are taken.  (See sample schedule.)

  5. DEPARTMENTAL ADMISSION CRITERIA

    Admission to any of the College of Engineering's undergraduate degree programs is competitive. The primary admission criterion is the promise for success in engineering as indicated by academic performance, as well as other factors. Qualifications required of applicants who are not residents of the State of Washington may be more stringent than those applied to resident applicants. An exception is that students from the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, and Oregon will be considered on an equal basis with Washington state residents for admission to this program.

    Students from foreign countries should be aware that completion of the B.S.A.A.E. degree will not generally be of help in securing employment in the U.S. aerospace industry..


  6. ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS

    A diverse student body adds an important element to the education of all students in the program. To achieve such diversity, the College recognizes that special consideration may be needed for some applicants whose potential is high but whose background has limited their access to the kind of early education which promotes superior performance on tests requiring experience in abstract reasoning. Thus, any student may provide additional information regarding special circumstances that should be considered along with their applications. This additional information should be contained in a letter to the admission committee accompanying the application form.

    Special Admission Considerations for Disadvantaged Students:

    In order to be considered for special admission into this program, a disadvantaged student, as defined below, must:
    1. Be considered a disadvantaged student by the U.W. (Disadvantaged Students Criteria);
    2. Have demonstrated a competency level in recent math and science courses consistent with the minimum competency level for admission into the department.

     

  7. SELECTION PROCESS

    The Undergraduate Committee of the Department will meet at least once each year for the sole purpose of selecting those students who will be admitted into the Aeronautics and Astronautics undergraduate program. Selection is based on the following factors:
    1. The grade point average obtained in the courses listed above for Upper Division Admission as required prerequisites courses. (NOTE: A pattern of course repeats and/or withdrawals is not consistent with the perception of satisfactory future performance in the Aeronautics and Astronautics program.)
    2. The overall grade record of the student. Students from institutions outside the State of Washington are strongly encouraged to include copies of catalog descriptions of courses relevant to the application. Additional information such as texts used, course work, etc. is also helpful for record evaluation.
    3. Motivation and background.

Completion of minimum requirements described above does not guarantee admission.

  1. PROCEDURE FOR RECONSIDERATION

    A student who has been denied admission to the Department may submit, in writing, a request for reconsideration to the Undergraduate Admission Committee. The student should include the latest available transcripts of academic achievement, and any additional information which is relevant to the petition.  A meeting with the Undergraduate Academic Advisor is strongly recommended.

    A student whose petition is denied may re-apply for admission in the normal way.

  2. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

    Admission to any of the College of Engineering's undergraduate degree programs is competitive. The primary admission criterion is degree of qualification for success in engineering as indicated by academic performance, and other factors. Also, qualifications required of applicants whom are not residents of the State of Washington are more stringent than those applied to resident applicants.

    The University of Washington provides equal opportunity in education without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with the University of Washington policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.