The application to participate in a CSE Exchange to Sweden, Switzerland, or Germany is now open! You have until next Thursday, Jan 26th, 11:59pm, to complete the application:
https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/cseadv/49599
A reminder of the details:
Application timeline for CSE Exchanges in the 2017-18 school year:
- January 17: CSE Exchange Application opens
- January 26: Deadline to apply for CSE Exchanges in 2017-18 year
- Feb 10: Applicants notified of decisions via email
- Feb 24: Selected students must commit to the exchange (including intended semester, if going abroad for one semester)
You can read this page with LOTS of details on CSE exchanges. Here are some quick answers to common questions:
- CSE exchanges are open only to CSE majors.
- Students must be at least sophomore standing by credits by the start of winter quarter to apply.
- No foreign language skill is required, though it may be useful.
- Exchanges are designed to last a full year, but one semester is possible.
- CSE majors pay regular UW tuition while abroad, along with expenses like airfare and insurance.
- Interested CSE students apply through CSE in January. Students are selected based on their academic and personal preparation for an exchange.
- CSE students must have completed at least one 300-level CSE course by the time they apply, and should plan on completing most/all 300-level CSE courses prior to their departure.
- All/most of your exchange courses can fulfill CSE requirements, assuming you select courses carefully.