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Guarantee your spot in the School of Engineering and Technology at UW Tacoma - one of the largest academic schools on campus!
SET Direct Admits will:
- Earn a UW technology and engineering degree - in one of seven undergraduate majors to tailor your degree to your interests and goals:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts and Science options)
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Qualify for SET Direct scholarships
- Engage with SET faculty and local industry partners through special events and workshops exclusively for SET majors
- Receive personalized, one-on-one support and guidance from the School of Engineering and Technology Academic Advisors and Faculty
- Utilize the career and internship resources within SET
- Be part of a close-knit cohort of fellow technology-minded students all starting out together at UW Tacoma as SET Direct Students
- And much more!
SET Direct is designed for true freshmen 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.
How to Apply
High school seniors can be automatically considered for SET First Year Direct Admission by:
- Submitting the freshman application to UW Tacoma by the January 15 priority date AND
- Selecting one of the SET majors as your first-choice major on your UW Tacoma freshman application
- International First Years are encouraged to apply.
**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 to be included for consideration.
Learn more about freshman admission to UW Tacoma here.
Admission is competitive, and space is limited. SET Direct Admission offer letters will be sent out February - April.
First Year applicants not offered a space in the SET Direct program will enter the university in a pre-major status, and can apply to SET majors through our standard admission pathway when eligible.
Last Info Session Recording
Attend an Info Session
Learn more about our Freshman Direct program and the many benefits. Attend a LIVE info session and get your questions answered!
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December 17th 4 - 5 p.m. PST |
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January 14th 4 - 5 p.m. PST |
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January 28th 4 - 5 p.m. PST |
