How to Apply
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Apply Online
All Modern AI Methods application materials are submitted electronically through the online application portal and must be received by the application deadline of your desired entry quarter. The certificate takes applications once annually according to the deadlines specified below:
| Quarter | Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Late September | August 1, 2025 |
Application Materials
The information below describes the materials required for your application to the Graduate Certificate in Modern AI Methods. All materials are submitted electronically, and prospective students are encouraged to review the program’s eligibility requirements for computing and mathematics backgrounds carefully before applying.
The Graduate Certificate in Modern AI Methods does not require the GRE, and applicants do not need to self-report scores nor send official score reports. There is no benefit to providing GRE scores during the application process, as any scores that are received will not be referenced during application reviews.
Application Checklist
In order for your application to the Graduate Certificate in Modern AI Methods to be considered complete, the following materials must be provided. When possible, please upload documents in PDF format:
- Applicant profile and contact information
- Academic history and unofficial transcripts
- Resume or CV
- Personal statement
- Documentation of Programming and Mathematics Proficiency
- Recommendation letters (2)
- Proof of English proficiency
- Submitted application with application fee paid
Please refer to the Minimum Admissions Requirements for more details.
Note: The Graduate Certificate in Modern AI Methods is unable to accept applicants requiring F-1 or J-1 student visas. International students must hold another visa or residency status that permits them to reside and study in the US for the duration of their studies in the certificate.
Applicants must reside in the Seattle/Puget Sound area for the duration of the program.
Prospective Modern AI Methods students are encouraged to read through the application process and program eligibility requirements before applying. At any time, feel free to contact us at cert-modern-ai [at] cs.washington.edu.
After You Apply
Admissions decisions are not made on a rolling basis; rather, all reviews and admissions decisions take place at once after the application deadline passes (thus, the date the application was submitted has no bearing on the eventual admissions decision).
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications 3-4 weeks after the application deadline via an email to the address associated with their application account.
Admitted Students
Students who accept their admission offer will receive further instructions regarding their onboarding process, course registration, and orientation to the Graduate Certificate in Modern AI Methods. Some required steps for incoming students include:
- Providing vaccination against various infectious diseases, according to UW’s Tri-campus immunization requirement
- Sending official transcripts to the UW Graduate School
- Completing an online Title IX student course titled Husky Prevention & Response
Contact
At any time, feel free to contact us at cert-modern-ai [at] cs.washington.edu with questions.