Summer Academy Application 2009

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Thank you for your interest in the Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing Summer Academy. This National Science Foundation-funded program is a project of the Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing), a collaboration of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the DO-IT Center, both based at the University of Washington.

We are looking for the top deaf and hard of hearing students in the United States who are interested in math and/or science, and have a strong interest in computing. Please note that this is not a summer camp, rather, it is a challenging academic program from which participants will receive college credits that will become a part of their permanent postsecondary academic record. The Summer Academy is designed to introduce computing to deaf and hard of hearing students who may be considering computer science, computer engineering, information science, information systems or information technology as a career, either in industry or academia. Admission is very competitive, based on an assessment of ability in computing and enthusiasm to participate in an intensive experience in all things computing. When filling out the application form, treat it as if you were applying for college or your dream job. Again, only the very best applications will be considered.

Students who are accepted will be awarded free tuition, room, board, transportation to Seattle, and participation in sponsored activities.

Students will take a computer programming class for college credit, and participate in a certificated group project in animation.

Up to 10 students from all over the United States will be selected. Enrollment is limited to students accepted through this application process. Again, admission is competitive, and only the highest ranked students will be chosen for admission.

Admission is limited to students 18 and over on June 18, 2009. (Exceptional students ages 16 and 17 may be accepted under specific conditions and waivers.) You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.

The Summer Academy is intended for students ready to enter college or in their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college. Computer majors entering their junior or senior years of college may be interested in available teaching assistant positions. The program is not designed for graduate students or persons considering computing as a second career.

The Summer Academy begins on Thursday, June 18. Classes begin Monday, June 22 and end Friday, August 21. Students will return home on Saturday, August 22 (exceptions can be made for unique situations).

If you have questions about the Summer Academy or this form, please consult the Summer Academy FAQ. If you still have questions, please contact Robert Roth at Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing at accesscomp@u.washington.edu.

DEADLINES: Please submit your application for the 2009 Summer Academy by 5:00 PM PDT on one of the following dates:

• Friday, January 30, 2009
• Friday, February 27, 2009^*
• Friday, March 27, 2009^*
• Friday, April 24, 2009^*

^*Applications received by these dates will be reviewed on a space available basis. We reserve the right to eliminate a deadline date should all available Summer Academy positions be filled.

Applications, including transcript, teacher/professor recommendation(s), test scores and parent/guardian consent form (if necessary), received after the deadline dates will be reviewed at the next following deadline's applicant group. Applications received after the last deadline, Friday, April 24, 2009 or when all positions have been filled this date will not be reviewed.

If you prefer, we can send copies of the application and other forms to you. Just request them via email or letter.

To apply for the Summer Academy, use the forms provided in the Application Checklist. Forms other than those provided as part of this application will not be accepted.

• Recommendations and transcripts should be sent under separate cover by the teacher or professor, or by the school, to the address below.The PSAT, SAT and ACT test scores and the Parent/Guardian Consent Form (if applicable) should be faxed to ATTN: Rob Roth at 206-543-2969, scanned and emailed to accesscomp@u.washington.edu, or mailed to the address below.

Robert Roth
Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
University of Washington
Box 352350
Seattle, WA 98195-2350

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Summer Academy at accesscomp@u.washington.edu or the Disability Resources for Students office at: 206. 543.8924 /V, 206.543. 8925 /TTY, 206. 616-8379 (FAX), or e-mail at uwdss@washington.edu.

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