Engineering Professional Programs

Graduate Non-Matriculated Student Status

A Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) student is not presently seeking a degree, but may apply a maximum of 12 graduate level credits toward degree requirements, should he or she be accepted into a graduate program.

It is important to note that acceptance as a GNM student does not imply admission to a graduate degree program.

Eligible Courses and Degree Completion

Academic credit is available in several courses as noted in the course descriptions for each certificate program. A limited number of 400-level credits can be used toward a master's degree.

Four UW master's degree programs are available to part-time students through Education at a Distance for Growth and Excellence (EDGE), the distance learning program for the UW College of Engineering.

Available degrees include:

Aeronautics and Astronautics

Aerospace Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

In addition, credits earned as a GNM student through the certificate programs may be used toward a Master's degree on campus.To discuss eligibility, you should contact the Graduate Advisor in the campus department to which you are applying. A list of department Graduate Advisors is available on the UW Graduate School website: www.grad.washington.edu/index.html

Application Criteria

BS Degree in the chosen field of study, or closely related field.

Minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) gradepoint average in the most recent 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits.

How to Apply

Complete and submit the GNM online application

Submit two sets of official college transcripts

Application materials should be sent to:

University of Washington
Graduate Admissions Office
Box 84808
Seattle, WA 98124-6108

For questions and assistance related to EDGE degree program options, please contact the EDGE Program:

Email: edgeuw@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206-685-2242