Pathways for Inclusive Excellence
Pathways for Inclusive Excellence (PIE) programs provide individualized support for incoming engineering and computer science students who could benefit from additional college preparation and STEM curriculum.
Our mission
PIE is a collection of programs designed to help students succeed by providing comprehensive support starting in the summer after high school and continuing through their first or second year at the University of Washington. Supported by the College of Engineering and the Allen School, we believe that fostering a workforce with diverse perspectives enhances engineering excellence and innovation for the benefit of everyone.
Admissions
Students who list a College of Engineering or Allen School major as their first choice are considered for PIE through the UW's first-year admissions process. Your admission letter will state that you have been selected for PIE and you will receive further information about the next steps.
Admissions note
Any student not wishing to participate in PIE can still attend UW as a pre-major in the College of Arts & Sciences. There are a limited number of spaces in the College of Engineering and the Allen School for students who are not admitted directly as first-year students, and we are unable to guarantee that you will be admitted through the capacity-constrained admission process at a later date.
Our programs
Allen School Scholars Program
A one-year program aimed at providing students with a strong first-year foundation in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering (Allen School) and the UW. For students who select computer science or computer engineering as their first choice major on their UW first-year application.
Learn more about Allen Scholars
STARS
A two-year program designed to develop students' personal, professional, and academic skills while they work through their STEM pre-requisite courses. For students who select engineering or computer science as their first choice major on their UW first-year application.
Learn more about STARSPrograms in detail
Both programs provide students with a supportive environment that is committed to their success, but they differ slightly in the support offered and time commitment expected of each student.
Timeline
Early March
COHORT SELECTION
The UW Office of Admissions makes admission offers to PIE students.
Early March
INFO SESSIONS
Information sessions for admits. A Zoom link will be sent in an email.
Early to Mid March
INTAKE FORM
Deadline for PIE cohort admitted students to complete intake form.
Mid April
MATCHING
Students are matched with one of the two options for their admission type: a) PIE-E admits: STARS b) PIE-A admits: Allen School Scholars Program or STARS
May 1
DECISION DAY
Confirm your enrollment by this date and accept a program match.
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General inquiries: pie-coe@uw.edu