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Benefits of SET Direct
When admitted directly to the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), you will receive these benefits:
- Earn 1 of 7 UW technology and engineering degrees!
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science & Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Scholarships for SET Direct Students
- Network with faculty and local industry partners
- One-on-one support from SET advisors and faculty
- Career and internship resources within SET
- Close-knit cohort of fellow engineering and technology students
- And more!
Learn More by Watching our Latest Info Session!
For True Freshman & Running Start Students
SET Direct is designed for true freshmen (high school seniors or international first years) and running start students with at least a year of pre-requisites to complete. Running Start students who have completed our lower division pre-requisites through their community college should apply to SET through our standard admission pathway.
| Interested? Fill out the interest form and we'll contact you with more information! |
Admitted Student Information Sessions
Have you been offered SET Direct admission and have questions or want to learn more? Join us live and chat with the advisors for the SET Direct program in one of our upcoming admitted student information sessions! Click the button below to see our schedule and register for the session that best fits your schedule.
How to Apply
Applicants are automatically considered for the SET Direct Admission by following these steps:
Once you have completed the steps detailed above, your university application is placed on a list for our committee review. |
Have questions? Let's get in contact!
Brandy Featherstone |
Noelle Wilson |
For Autumn 2025 applicants ONLY
If you have already submitted your freshman application to UW Tacoma and did not list a SET major on your application, but still wish to be considered, please send us an e-mail at SetAcademics@uw.edu.
Tips to be Considered!
In your essay application to the University of Washington Tacoma, consider including the following themes or topics:
- STEM interest
- Leadership
- Identity
Frequently Asked Questions
I've applied, now what?
| If you've applied by the January 15th priority date with a SET major as your first choice, your application is now on the review timeline: |
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JANUARY 15TH Applications submitted by this date with a SET major as first choice. |
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JANUARY - MARCH UW Tacoma reviews applications. If admitted to the university, applications will be forwarded to SET. |
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FEBRUARY - APRIL SET reviews applications and sends out SET Direct offer letters. |
I got an offer! What are my next steps?
Congratulations and welcome to the University of Washington Tacoma! We're so excited to have you here! You can find the full list of steps and guides on the UW Tacoma Admitted Students page. Click the button below to get started:
The final step is attending orientation. Links to register for orientations intended for you and your peers will be directly emailed to your UW emails. For your reference, these are the upcoming new student orientation and new student advising dates:
- 2025 New Student Orientation - TBA
- 2025 New Student Advising - TBA
After reviewing your admission steps, make sure to check out the SET Direct page for current students!
Have more questions?
Check out the SET Direct FAQ document!
