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.
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. This list was recently updated. The prior list of pre-approved prerequisite equivalent courses will still be approved for autumn 2022.
CM 313 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 newmank@uw.edu along with your resume. Please use “Waiver Request” as the email subject line. You can expect a decision on your waiver application within 10 days of submitting it. If your waiver is approved, you will still need to complete the program application.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Credit Programs.
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
- Access to a computer with a recent operating system and web browser
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. Students must receive a grade of at least .7 in each course and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the program. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.