Application Deadlines
We are accepting applications until 5 p.m. on the following dates:
Early application deadline: February 15, 2019. For more information about early admission consideration and criteria, please read the Early Acceptance Policy.
Final application deadline: May 1, 2019. Applications must be postmarked by this date.
How to Apply
Step 1: Carefully review admission requirements (see requirements tab above)
Step 2: Gather the following materials
- A typed (500-word maximum) letter of application which describes your relevant experience, your interest in the profession, how you expect the program will help you meet your professional goals and your plans to complete the program in two or three years.
- A current resume.
- College transcripts (one official) from the institution that awarded your highest or most pertinent degree. Also include transcripts from any college or university where you have taken prerequisite courses.
- A list documenting completion of, or plans to complete, the following prerequisite courses. For each prerequisite listed, please indicate the college or university where the prerequisite was taken, the grade received, or your plan for taking the prerequisite prior to entering the program. Applications will be scored, in part, based on the grades received in prerequisite courses. The number of prerequisites satisfied by the time of application will also be considered.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Statistics
- Medical Terminology
- English language test scores, if applicable (see English Language Proficiency Requirements).
Contact the HIHIM Program Office at 206-543-8810 if you anticipate that you might not complete the prerequisites by the start of the program.
Step 3: Apply
Submit an application packet that includes:
About the Application Process
We'll contact you by early April (for early applicants) or mid-June (for final applicants) 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
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.* A satisfactory GPA of 2.5 for all academic work is preferred. However, demonstrated levels of professional competency necessary to successfully complete the certificate program may be used to satisfy the GPA requirement.
Applicants must have taken the following courses or have the equivalent knowledge or skills: human anatomy and physiology (lab recommended); statistics in any discipline; and medical terminology. These courses should be completed before entering the program. When reviewing your application, we’ll take into consideration how many of these courses were completed by the time of your application and what your grades were in each.
*Students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree may seek admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics & Health Information Management program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Background Check
A nationwide criminal background search is mandatory for all accepted applicants. Names of accepted students will be submitted for a background check.
Required Immunizations
All applicants accepted to the Certificate in Health Informatics & Information Management are required to show documentation of protection against a number of vaccine-preventable diseases. This must be completed by the end of the first quarter of the certificate. This fee will separately appear in your student “Tuition Account Balance” section of MyUW.
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
To enroll, international students 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 AND COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Students must have a laptop computer for use in class that has:
- Wi-Fi capability
- Current Windows or Mac operating system
- Current version of Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office 2007 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
Please read the full HIHIM Program Technology and Computer Proficiency Requirements for further information.
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.