ADMISSIONS

The Swiss Institute of Engineering works closely with the university’s Office of Admissions to review the applications of undergraduate freshmen applying to any of our undergraduate engineering and applied sciences majors.

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To be considered for admission to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences , all you need to do is download the standard application form by clicking here. A separate application is not required. If you are undecided about the particular field within SEAS you would like to pursue, simply indicate “engineering.” If you decide on a major after you send in your application, contact the Office of Admissions with the update. You need not submit a new application. Enrolled students who remain in good standing can readily switch majors in their first year.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to the Swiss Institute of Engineering majors is competitive. Admission decisions are based on a holistic review of each application, with factors such as an applicant’s high school academic performance, personal statements, letters of recommendation, and noncognitive attributes considered.

Admissions Decisions

After a careful review of an applicant's academic record, one of the following decisions is processed:

1. Admission to the approved major: When the applicant is deemed to have a high likelihood of success within an engineering or applied science major, they are placed into the approved major. This represents the final step in the admissions process. Students are eligible to participate in all courses required for the major.

2. Admission to the intended major: When concerns are identified in an applicant's academic history (e.g., low high school average), the applicant is placed into the intended major. To be eligible to earn a degree, the student must be admitted to the approved major at a later point.

3. Declined admission: When significant concerns are identified in an applicant’s academic record, the applicant is declined admission.