FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Admissions

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General Information

Applying Online

Requesting Transcripts

Financial Aid and Registration

International Students

Active Military/Veterans

Business Program

Nursing Program

General Information

• When should I apply?
• Am I ready to apply?
• How can I find out more about a specific program?
• What is a personal statement?
• What code do I use to send my test scores?
• What if I can’t afford the application fee?
• Should I apply as a General transfer student or directly to a program?

Applying Online

• Is my user name and password for the application the same as my user name and password for MYUW?
• What if I have changes to my online application after it has been submitted?

Requesting Transcripts

• When should I request my official transcripts?
• Do I need an official high school transcript?
• I already sent my transcripts to UW Seattle or UW Tacoma.  Can you retrieve them?

Financial Aid and Registration

• When is the deadline to apply for financial aid?
• Can I apply for FAFSA before I’m admitted to UW Bothell?
• What is the FAFSA school code for UW Bothell?
• Can I fax my Measles Immunization information?
• My high school transcript has my Measles Immunization record.  Is this acceptable?

International Students

• What are the options to complete English Proficiency for admission?
• How do I submit official international transcripts?
• I am applying for conditional admission to the IEP program. Do I need a personal statement?

Active Military/Veterans

• Do I need my medical records for measles immunity verification?
• Can I meet with an admissions advisor over the phone or by email?
• Where can I learn more about Veteran’s benefits at UW Bothell?
• Do I need my official military transcripts?
• How do I order military transcripts?
• Does UW Bothell offer any classes specifically for veterans or their family members?

Business Program

• What is the Writing Skills Assessment (WSA) and when should I take it?
• Is there an alternative to the Writing Skills Assessment (WSA)?

Nursing Program

• What is the process for submitting Letters of Recommendation?
• I am applying as a Pre-Nursing student.  Do I need a separate application to start the Nursing program?