Frequently Asked Questions
Program Questions
- What is the difference between the traditional Master's Program and the Professional Master's Program (PMP)?
- Is there a difference between the degree earned from the Professional Master's Program and the daytime Master's Program?
- Do I need an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering to apply?
- How long does the program take to complete?
- Can I do this program on a part-time basis, or during evenings and weekends?
- If I enroll in the Professional Master's Program, can I still take classes in the daytime program?
- If I enroll in the Professional Master's Program, can I later transfer to the daytime Master's program?
- Do you have an on-line or distance-learning program?
- How much is tuition?
- Is this the right program for you?
- Do you accept transfer credit?
- Do you accept Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) students?
Admissions Questions
Pre Decision
- Where do I mail my application materials?
- What is the application deadline and what if I miss it?
- If May 1st falls on a Saturday or Sunday, what do I do?
- Can you tell me if you received my application/transcripts/etc.?
- Is my application complete?
- What criteria do you use in making admissions decisions?
- Can you give me an update on my application or the admissions timeline?
- Is there a benefit to applying early?
- When will I know if I have been accepted or denied?
- Can you mail me an application/information on the program?
- Can I visit the Department of Electrical Engineering or schedule an advising appointment?
Post Decision
- I was denied admission; can I petition?
- Is funding available for Professional Master's students?
- If I get in, can I defer enrollment one year to gain more experience?
Graduate Application Questions
Regarding Online Graduate School Application
- Where is the link to the online Graduate School application?
- I have completed all the steps and printed the application, but it still won't let me pay and submit?
- I have an update to my application after I submitted it, can I fix it?
- Can I get my application materials back if I wasn't accepted?
Regarding the TOEFL Exam
- Do you require the GRE exam for admission to the Professional Master's Program?
- What are the minimum language requirements for international applicants?
- What are the institution/department codes for sending my TOEFL scores?
- Do you accept other tests besides TOEFL?
Regarding Letters of Recommendation
- Do you have forms for the letters of recommendation?
- How many letters of recommendation do I need?
- Letters of recommendation must be submitted online, what does this mean?
- My recommender did not receive the request email to submit an online letter.
- When will my recommender get the email request?
- Do I have to wait until I'm completely done with my application to designate recommenders?
- My recommender does not want to submit a letter online, can it be mailed?
- Advice to share with your recommenders regarding the online request.
- I retained the right to view the letters, may I see them?
Regarding Transcripts & GPA
- What transcripts are required?
- I earned two Bachelor's degrees, how do I enter this in the online application for the two major GPAs?
- My school doesn't have official online transcripts.
- What if I haven't graduated and earned my Bachelor's degree by the application deadline?
- I just received new grades/degree; can I send you an updated transcript?
- Do I still need to upload a transcript if I'm currently (or was) a student at the University of Washington?
- Can transcripts be mailed directly to the Department or can I mail them to you?
- How do I calculate my GPA?
- How do I convert semester credits to quarter credits (and vice versa)?
Regarding Other Questions or Concerns
- What if I can't get electronic copies of my exam scores, transcripts, or letters of recommendation, etc.?
- What happens to separate or late materials?
- What if I have other questions?
- How do I make a PDF?
