Application through the Freshman Direct Admissions Program (FDAP)

The Informatics program admits majors once a year for Autumn quarter only. Follow the application process below. You need apply only to the Unversity of Washington Undergraduate Admissions. As long as you indicate "Informatics" as your major on the application, your application will be considered automatically by the Informatics Admissions Committee and you do not need to complete the online Informatics application.

Apply for UW undergraduate admission.

Application Deadlines

• December 8, 2008, for Priority Admission
• January 15, 2009, final closing date

Important: Indicate "Informatics" as your choice of major on the application.

Admission to the major will be based on evaluation of various qualitative and quantitative factors, including high school GPA, SAT scores, personal statement, and any additional information provided in their application file. Students selected for FDAP will be awarded Informatics major status upon admission to the UW and will be involved in the academic and social life of the Information School, participating in courses, activities, and research opportunities as appropriate for each year within the major, including their freshmen and sophomore years. Download the FDAP planning guide.