Admission to Voiland College Majors
Following admission to WSU, a student may be admitted to a major in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture provided they meet the criteria outlined in the WSU Catalog for their intended major. Once admitted to the major, a student will maintain good standing in their major by completing the required benchmarks as outlined in the catalog.
Requirements and Benchmarks
A summary of the admission requirements and benchmarks for each major in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is provided in the sections below.
Architectural Studies (ARCH) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Due to the sequential nature of courses there are no spring admits. To be considered for admission into the ARCH program, a student must have completed the following pre-professional coursework (or their approved equivalents):COM 102 [COMM], ENGL 101 [WRTG], Fine Arts 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS], HIST 105 [ROOT], PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 [SSCI], and SDC 100, 120, 140, each with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limit into the second year of the architecture major are 45 students. Greater emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140. Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the pre-professional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA. A design portfolio may be requested for additional evaluation.
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (ARCH 201, 203, 209, 210, 215, 301, 303, 309, 351, 352, 401, 403, 451; CST M 201, 202, 332, 333; SDC 100, 120, 140, 250, 300, 350).
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Incoming Freshman Students
To be admitted to the Bioengineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
In addition, to be admitted to the Bioengineering major, students must have WSU enrollment in Chemistry 105 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade.
To maintain a Bioengineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in all required courses for the major
- Maintain a 2.00 or higher term GPA for each semester at WSU
Incoming Transfer and Current WSU Students
To be admitted to the Bioengineering major, students must have:
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- WSU enrollment in Chemistry 105 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
To maintain a Bioengineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in all required courses for the major
- Maintain a 2.00 or higher term GPA for each semester at WSU
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Incoming Freshman Students
To be admitted to the Chemical Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
In addition, to be admitted to the Chemical Engineering major, students must have WSU enrollment in Chemistry 105 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade.
To maintain a Chemical Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in all ChE courses, all required electives, and all prerequisites to required courses for the major
- Maintain a 2.00 or higher term GPA for each semester at WSU
Incoming Transfer and Current WSU Students
To be admitted to the Chemical Engineering major, students must have:
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- WSU enrollment in Chemistry 105 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
To maintain a Chemical Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in all ChE courses, all required electives, and all prerequisites to required courses for the major
- Maintain a 2.00 or higher term GPA for each semester at WSU
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Incoming Freshman Students
To be admitted to the Civil Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain a Civil Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in the following courses:
- Math 171, Math 172
- CE 211
- Physics 201
- A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher upon completion of the above courses
Incoming Transfer and Current WSU Students
To be admitted to the Civil Engineering major, students must have:
- Completion of the following courses with a βCβ grade or better: Math 171, Math 172, Physics 201, and CE 211
- A 2.50 cumulative WSU GPA (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists) upon completion of the above courses
No further benchmarks are required for students admitted under the above criteria.
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Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
To be admitted to the Computer Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain a Computer Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in the following courses:
- Math 171, Math 172, Math 220, and Math 273
- CptS 121/131
- Physics 201
- EE 214
- A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher upon completion of the above courses
Current WSU Students
To be admitted to the Computer Engineering major, students must have:
- Completion of the following courses with a βCβ grade or better: Math 171, Math 172, Math 220, Math 273, Math 315, EE 214, EE 261, EE 262, Physics 201, Physics 202, CptS 121/131, English 101 or 105, Chem 105
- A 2.50 cumulative WSU GPA (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists)
No further benchmarks are required for students admitted under the above criteria.
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Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
To be admitted to the Computer Science major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam), an IB score of HL 5, or a CLEP score of 50
To maintain a Computer Science major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in the following courses:
- Math 171, Math 172, Math 216
- CptS 121/131, CptS 122/132, CptS223/233
- Physics 201
- A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher upon completion of the above courses
Current WSU Students
To be admitted to the Computer Science major, students must have:
- Completed the following courses with a βCβ grade or better: Math 171, Math 172, Math 216, Math 273 or 301, CptS 121/131, CptS 122/132, CptS 223/233, Physics 201, English 101 or 105, CptS 260
- A 2.50 cumulative WSU GPA (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists)
No further benchmarks are required for students admitted under the above criteria.
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Incoming Freshman Students
To be admitted to the Construction Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain a Construction Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in the following courses:
- Math 171, Math 172
- CE 211
- Physics 201
- A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher upon completion of the above courses
Incoming Transfer and Current WSU Students
To be admitted to the Construction Engineering major, students must have:
- Completion of the following courses with a βCβ grade or better: Math 171, Math 172, Physics 201, and CE 211
- A 2.50 cumulative WSU GPA (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists) upon completion of the above courses
No further benchmarks are required for students admitted under the above criteria.
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Construction Management (CM) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Due to the sequential nature of courses there are no spring admits.
To be considered for admission into the CM program, a student must have completed at least 31 semester hours of pre-professional coursework including the following courses (or their approved equivalents):
CST_M 102 , Communication [COMM], ECONS 101 and 102 [SSCI], ENGL 101 [WRTG], SOE 101 or CHEM 105 [PSCI], History 105 [ROOT], Humanities [HUM] or Diversity [DIVR], MATH 171 [QUAN], and SDC 100 [ARTS], each with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limit into the second year of the construction management major are 50 students. Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the pre-professional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA.
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (CSTM 102, 201, 202, 222, 252, 254, 332, 333, 356, 362, 368, 370, 371, 451, 460, 462, 473, 475, 483; ARCH 351, 352, 463).
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Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
Students are admitted to the Cybersecurity major upon demonstrating they are calculus-ready and making their intention known to the department. Calculus-ready is defined as having an ALEKS math placement score of 78% or higher; or completion of MATH 108, and 171 or a higher calculus course with a grade of C or better; or completing the Math AP with a score of 2 (places the student in MATH 171), or 3 (credit is given for MATH 171); or achieving an IB score of HL 5; or achieving a CLEP score of 50.
To remain in good standing students must complete CPTS 121 or 131 and CPTS 122 or 132 and CPTS 223 or 233. In addition, students must also complete MATH 171, 216, and MATH 220 or 225, each with a grade of C or better, and earn a cumulative WSU GPA of 2.5 or higher upon completion of the above courses.
Current WSU Students
Completion of ALL standard pathway benchmarks, excluding MATH 216, CPTS 223/233. In addition, complete the following courses: a [SSCI] course such as ECONS 101 or 102, ENGLISH 101, PHIL 201 or MATH 301, and the [PSCI] requirement of Lab Science Requirement3, all with a grade of C or better, and a 2.5 cumulative WSU GPA (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists).
No courses listed in this schedule of study may be taken on a pass/fail basis. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
To be admitted to the Electrical Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain an Electrical Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in the following courses:
- Math 171, Math 172, Math 220, and Math 273
- CptS 121 or 131
- Physics 201
- A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher upon completion of the above courses
Current WSU students
To be admitted to the Electrical Engineering major, students must have:
- Completion of the following courses with a βCβ grade or better: Math 171, Math 172, Math 220, Math 273, Math 315, EE 261, EE 262, Physics 201, Physics 202, CptS 121 or 131, English 101 or 105, Chem 105
- A 2.50 cumulative WSU GPA (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists)
Everett and Bremerton transfer students:
Follow the appropriate link below for specific application steps and complete list of prerequisites.
No further benchmarks are required for students admitted under the above criteria.
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Interior Design (ID) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Due to the sequential nature of courses there are no spring admits. To be considered for admission into the ID program, a student must have completed the following pre-professional coursework (or their approved equivalents):
COM 102 [COMM], ENGL 101 [WRTG], Fine Arts 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS], HIST 105 [ROOT], PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 [SSCI], and SDC 100, 120, 140, each with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limits into the second year of the interior design major are 25-30 students. Greater emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140. Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the pre-professional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA. A design portfolio may be requested for additional evaluation.
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (SDC 100, 120, 140, 250, 300, 350, 473; I D 197, 201, 203, 205, 215, 277, 297, 312, 321, 325, 326, 333, 350, 397, 415, 425, 426, 460).
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Landscape Architecture (LA) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Due to the sequential nature of courses there are no spring admits. To be considered for admission into the LA program, a student must have completed the following pre-professional coursework (or their approved equivalents):
COM 102 [COMM], ENGL 101[WRTG], Fine Arts 101, 201, or 202 [ARTS], HIST 105 [ROOT], PSYCH 105 or SOC 101 [SSCI], and SDC 100, 120, 140, each with a grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Students not meeting the admission to major criteria above will be considered until enrollment limits are reached. Average enrollment limits into the second year of the landscape architecture major are 25-30 students. Emphasis is given to performance in SDC 100, 120, and 140. Completion of all pre-professional coursework does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. Students are encouraged to work with SDC advisors to identify an alternate major should they not be admitted to their primary choice of major.
Transfer Students
A limited number of transfer students are considered each year. Requirements include completion of the pre-professional courses (or approved equivalents). Emphasis is given to cumulative GPA. A design portfolio may be requested for additional evaluation.
Schedule of Studies
Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses required for the degree (HORT 330, 331; LND ARCH 222, 262, 263, 297, 327, 362, 363, 365, 366, 367, 380, 450, 470, 485; SOIL SCI 201; SDC 100, 120, 140, 250, 300, 350, 473).
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Freshman, Transfer, and Current Students
To be admitted into the Materials Science and Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain a Materials Science and Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Maintain a 2.60 GPA in major courses required for the MSE degree*
- Obtain a βCβ grade or better in all courses required for the MSE degree. No more than one repeat per course is allowed in all ME and MSE courses required for the degree.
*Major courses required for the MSE degree include all Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Math courses listed in the schedule of studies.
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Freshman, Transfer, and Current Students
To be admitted into the Mechanical Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain a Mechanical Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Maintain a 2.60 GPA in major courses required for the ME degree*
- Obtain a βCβ grade or better in all courses required for the ME degree. No more than one repeat per course is allowed in all ME and MSE courses required for the degree.
*Major courses required for the ME degree include all Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Math courses listed in the schedule of studies.
Everett and Bremerton transfer students:
Follow the appropriate link below for specific application steps and complete list of prerequisites.
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Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
To be admitted to the Software Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
- An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
- WSU enrollment in Math 171 or equivalent credit earned with a βCβ or higher grade
- An AP Calculus score of β2β or higher (AB or BC exam), an IB score of HL 5, or a CLEP score of 50
To maintain a Software Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
- Grade of βCβ or better in the following courses:
- Math 171, Math 172
- CptS 121/131, CptS 122/132, CptS223/233
- Physics 201 or Chem 105
- A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher upon completion of the above courses
Current WSU Students
To be admitted to the Software Engineering major, students must have:
- Completed the following courses with a βCβ grade or better: Math 171, Math 172, Math 220, CptS 121 or 131, CptS 122 or 132, CptS 223 or 233, Physics 201 or Chem 105, English 101 or 105, EconS 101 or 102, and two of the following courses: Math 273, Math 301, Phil 201, or Stat 212
- A 2.50 cumulative WSU GPA (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists)
Everett transfer students:
Follow the link below for specific application steps and complete list of prerequisites.
No further benchmarks are required for students admitted under the above criteria.
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