Selection Process
Step 1
Apply to Dev Degree
Submit your application to the Dev Degree team at Shopify. Applying to the Dev Degree program is pretty easy, we promise! We need some basic information about you to start the application process. You aren't committing to anything at this point.
Dev Degree offers are conditional upon acceptance into one of our university partner’s programs, so you'll also need to apply to Carleton University, York University and/or Dominican University of California for Fall 2025.
Note: You can apply to Dev Degree before submitting your application to our university partners.
Step 2
Complete your Computational Thinking Questions
The computational thinking questions are a test of your readiness to learn computer science. Don’t panic! The computational questions allow you to showcase your problem-solving skills.
Step 3
Complete your Personal Statements
Your personal statements are your opportunity to tell us why you're interested in Dev Degree and why you want to study for a Computer Science degree.
Step 4
Interviews
Selected candidates will be asked to complete two back to back interviews, called our "Craft Assessment" interviews.
Meet a Dev Degree intern
This is an informal short chat with a current Dev Degree intern to give you a chance to talk to someone about their experience about the program.
Admissions and Technical interview
You'll meet with a Dev Degree team member to discuss program details and expectations. You'll also meet with two Shopify Developers to brainstorm on a problem-solving question. Prior programming experience is not required. We will be assessing your cognitive processing ability and problem-solving skills.
Following the Craft Assessment interview, we will invite selected candidates to Shopify's "Life Story" interview.
Step 5
Offers
After all the interviews are complete, selected candidates will receive an offer to the Dev Degree program!
