Applicants must contact the department to obtain its individual application form and prospectus, which contain details of requirements for admission. Activities include professional guest lectures, field trips, competitions, community service, and student affiliations with industry leadership groups. ASIC cooperates with the University of Washington in furthering the Department of Construction Management's objective of developing individuals for management, business, and technical positions within the construction industry. ASIC works to inform the construction industry of the University of Washington Construction Management program, its merits, curriculum, and the tremendous value of its graduates to both the construction industry and community. An internship is required for completion of the degree program.
Every student is encouraged to seek summer employment in the construction industry.
The main objective is to provide students with a taste of real-world experience by giving them the opportunity to work for a construction firm, and exposing them to as many facets of the construction process as possible. Monetary compensation, if any, is negotiated between the student and the employer. For applicants transferring to the University of Washington, an admissions application form and its accompanying material must be filed separately at the Office of Admissions. Admission to the Department of Construction Management is dependent upon acceptance to the University of Washington. Selection for acceptance into the program, which begins autumn quarter, is made each year by early May, and all applicants are notified of the admissions committee's decision shortly thereafter.