APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications are open until Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.

APPLICATION STEPS

You’ll apply to the program on MyContinuum, our new application system. MyContinuum helps you seamlessly manage the enrollment process and more.

If you have any questions, or want to make sure this program is right for you, reach out to Enrollment Services at enroll@pce.uw.edu or 800-506-1325.

STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS

  • A brief personal statement (250-word maximum) that describes how your education and experience fulfill the program’s admission requirements
  • A current resume

STEP 2: APPLY

Complete the online application on MyContinuum. You’ll need to create an account first. If you already have a UW NetID, choose that option. Otherwise, sign in with a Google or Apple account.

Apply Online

STEP 3: SUBMIT MATERIALS

Submit the materials listed in Step 1. You’ll be prompted to complete this step on MyContinuum.

STEP 4: PAY THE APPLICATION FEE

Next, pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee through MyContinuum. Your application is not complete until you pay this fee.

AFTER APPLYING

We’ll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program. If you’re accepted, we’ll ask you to complete a questionnaire on MyContinuum to help us learn more about you. Then you’ll get details about how to register for your first-term course and pay your course fees.

To ensure your spot in class, we recommend that you register by the priority registration deadline, which is four weeks before class begins. After that time, we may release your seat to another student. The final registration deadline is two days before the course starts.

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Admission Requirements

To apply, you must have:

  • Two years of college study
  • Some professional editing experience, or completion of the UW Certificate in Editing or a similar program
  • Identification of a manuscript to develop, such as a friend’s unpublished book manuscript or a self-published novel (the content can be fiction, nonfiction, academic or business focused; if you don’t have a manuscript, we’ll help you identify one at the start of class)

Want to make sure this specialization is the right fit for you? Use this evaluation matrix to help assess your skills.

Time Commitment

Including time in class, you should expect to spend about six to eight hours each week on coursework.

English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, you should have advanced English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the C1 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.

International Students

Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.

Technology Requirements

  • Access to a computer with a recent operating system (Windows or Mac)
  • Microsoft Word (2016 or later; not the web app)
  • Access to a printer and scanner or smartphone with a PDF-conversion app
  • High-speed internet connection

Earning the Certificate

You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.