Student Resources

Are you starting to take 300-level CSE courses and unsure of what to expect? Check out this guide to help you get familiar with all of the CSE 3xx courses that are offered.

If you’re unsure of what to expect from a 400-level CSE course, or if you are overwhelmed by all of the course options, start here! This guide breaks down each CSE 4xx class and provides a general overview, course structure, and aspects of the course you should consider when deciding to take it or not.

Check out this expanded course guide to read more about additional courses Allen School students must take that are not CSE 3xx or 4xx. You can find information on the introductory programming series (CSE 12x), as well as Math and natural science courses you can take to fulfill degree requirements.

Review this visual guide and this long-form document to ensure you’re prepared for upcoming registration periods, including a reminder of important policies, and tips from fellow students! If you’d like to chat with an Academic Adviser or a Peer Adviser about registration, feel free to book an appointment, or visit us at Quick Questions!

This resource will help make sure you have completed everything you need to do to graduate from the Allen School! As always, checking in with your assigned Academic Adviser about your degree audit, plan to graduate, and life after graduation is a great first step. You can apply to graduate up to three quarters in advance.

Are you overwhelmed at all of the possibilities and opportunities you have heard about in the Allen School? Are you not sure where to start? Check out this CSE student Roadmap as a great place to get started. This visual guide is a helpful overview and this long-form document will go into more detail. Please note that this document assumes that all students are enrolled for 4 years and are directly admitted to the Allen School. We recognize that not all of our students’ educational journeys will match up with these recommendations, but we recommend reviewing it for some helpful tips. Roadmaps for Transfer students & current UW students who are admitted into the Allen School after starting at UW are coming soon!

This guide is intended to be a reference document for all CSE students, especially newly admitted students, to become familiar with the Allen School. The guide covers everything from physical locations in our buildings to know about, FAQs about degree requirements, ways to get involved, and many more resources.

Participating in faculty-student collaborative research as an undergraduate can be a very rewarding and impactful experience. Check out this guide to learn more about how to find undergraduate research opportunities in the Allen School and at UW.

Check out UW’s Tech/Data/Gaming Interest Community for news & advice, job market trends, featured jobs and internships, alumni contact information, helpful articles, and related events! You can also sign up for personalized newsletters to stay up to date with the latest news in this interest community.

Keeping track of your internship and job applications can get tricky. Utilize this spreadsheet to stay organized and attentive to the most important applications you’re being considered for. The file will automatically sort based on your application priority via macros. That was easy!

Wondering how to get started with creating a technical resume? Check out this guide that has best practices, tips, and suggestions for each section of a one page technical resume. Here’s an example of a resume template! After reviewing it, consider making an appointment with the Allen School Resume Lab, and/or contacting the Career Center @ Engineering for a review & feedback.

This comprehensive guide covers many ways besides an internship to gain technical experience. While an internship can be a valuable experience, it’s not the only way to demonstrate to future employers or graduate schools how you can apply the technical skills you’re learning in classes in another setting. Check out the guide here.

This guide covers best practices for technical interviews, and outlines things to consider before, during, and after your technical interview. Check out the last page for several helpful resource links to example interview questions and advice.

Networking is an essential part of career development and job searching. While most people don’t enjoy it, it can be one of the most effective ways to find a job and/or internship, and to make connections to help you grow professionally. Check out this Introduction to Networking guide for a crash-course on different types of networking, how to prepare for informational interviews, and more!

While technical positions don’t always require a cover letter, if you’re presented with the opportunity to elaborate on your experience, it’s best to take advantage of that opportunity by creating a meaningful, tailored cover letter. Check out this overview document that has general notes about cover letters, as well as resources to help you develop a strong cover letter.

Landing an internship or a new-grad full-time job in the tech industry can be a stressful and arduous process. Check out this guide to learn more about the tech recruiting process, resources available to you, and tips for making the process as easy as possible.

The recruitment process can seem intimidating, especially earlier on in your Allen School student career. While an internship in industry is not essential during your first few years in the program, you may be interested in exploring industry opportunities and gaining experience. Fortunately, some companies have internship programs that only hire first and second year CSE students. Check out this helpful guide to get started exploring!