APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications are open until Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.

APPLICATION STEPS

You’ll apply to the program on MyContinuum, our new application system. MyContinuum helps you seamlessly manage the enrollment process and more.

If you have any questions, or want to make sure this program is right for you, reach out to Enrollment Services at enroll@pce.uw.edu or 800-506-1325.

STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

  • A current resume

STEP 2: APPLY

Complete the online application on MyContinuum. You’ll need to create an account first. If you already have a UW NetID, choose that option. Otherwise, sign in with a Google or Apple account.

STEP 3: Submit Materials & Complete Assessment

Submit the materials listed in step 1 and do a skills assessment. You’ll be prompted to complete this step on MyContinuum.

STEP 4: PAY THE APPLICATION FEE

Next, pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee through MyContinuum. Your application is not complete until you pay this fee.

AFTER APPLYING

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 ask you to complete a questionnaire on MyContinuum to help us learn more about you. Then you’ll get details about how to register for your first-term course and pay your course fees.

To ensure your spot in class, we recommend that you register by the priority registration deadline, which is four weeks before class begins. After that time, we may release your seat to another student. The final registration deadline is two days before the course starts.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must have:

Time Commitment

Excluding time in class, you should expect to spend about 10 to 12 hours each week on coursework.

English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the B2 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.

International Students

Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

  • Access to a computer with a recent operating system and web browser
  • C++ compiler that supports the C++17 standard. Examples include Microsoft Visual C++: Visual Studio 2013 (available through DreamSpark); gcc (Gnu C++): version 4.9.2; and clang (used by XCode on Mac). Later versions are generally equal or better in support.
  • High-speed internet connection 
  • Headset and webcam (highly recommended)

Earning the Certificate

You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.