How to Apply
Step 1: Gather the following materials
- A typed letter of application (250-word maximum) describing relevant work and volunteer experience as well as transferable skills, knowledge of the field and commitment to professional growth
- A resume listing education and applicable experience
- An explanation of how the program prerequisites will be fulfilled. This will either be transcripts demonstrating the completion of CM 320 and/or CM 313/CM 323, proof of registration in these courses or a waiver letter previously obtained from the waiver review team.
Step 2: Apply
Apply online. If you have transcripts to submit, please email them to enroll@pce.uw.edu.
Or submit an application packet that includes:
- The application form (PDF)
- The materials listed in step 1
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
Application Deadline
We’re currently accepting applications and will be reviewing them in the order they’re received. We’ll accept applications until two weeks before the first class meeting or until the program fills, whichever comes first.
About the Application Process
We’ll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program.
If you’re accepted, we’ll send you details about your first-term course, including information on how to register and pay your course fees. Payment is due no later than two days before your first class.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are two paths to gaining acceptance into this program:
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK PATH
If you choose the coursework approach, your application must include documentation showing you’ve successfully completed the prerequisites listed above.
If you plan to fulfill your prerequisites the summer before the certificate starts, your application must include documentation confirming your course registration; if you’re admitted to the certificate program, you’ll be given conditional acceptance until you’ve completed the prerequisites. For more on taking courses at the UW in the summer, visit the UW Summer Quarter website.
If you plan to fulfill your prerequisites elsewhere, please email us a course description for review, and we’ll let you know if the course is an acceptable alternative.
The following courses at these schools have already been approved as prerequisite equivalents:
CM 313 and CM 323 Equivalents
CM 320 Equivalents
COURSEWORK WAIVER PATH
To get a waiver for the prerequisites, you must have at least five years of experience as a general contractor in commercial construction; proficiency reading and interpreting commercial construction drawings and specifications; and experience in wood frame, structural steel and masonry construction.
To apply for a waiver, download the waiver application form, complete it and email it to us along with your resume. Plese use “Waiver Request” as the email subject line. You can expect a decision on your waiver application within 10 days of submitting it.
English Proficiency
If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have at least basic English language skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.
International Students
International students are welcome to apply to an online offering of this program, which doesn’t require a visa. To enroll in a classroom offering, you must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
You must have access to a computer, and we recommend a high-speed Internet connection.
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.