The industrial engineering curriculum focuses on system integration and methods to analyze, design, and improve manufacturing and service systems. There are three categories of admission groups, as detailed below. Entering freshmen are eligible for the Early Decision Group. UW and transfer students may apply to be in the Upper-Division Admission Group. Admission to the program is competitive, and completion of the requirements does not guarantee admission.
All applicants have the right to petition and appeal the decision of the department.
Freshman applicants to the University of Washington who have listed Industrial Engineering as their intended major will be automatically considered. Admission is for autumn quarter only. A minimum grade of 2.0 in each prerequisite course and a minimum GPA of 2.50. Application deadline is July 1 for autumn quarter only. Application deadlines are July 1 for autumn quarter and February 1 for spring quarter.