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Priority Application Dates

International students are encouraged to apply early to prevent application processing and visa delays. Apply online no later than the priority application date; however, applications will be accepted after the priority date on a space-available basis. Carefully follow the instructions in the international application checklist below. When an application for admission is approved, the university will send an official written notice of admission for a specific term.

Note: If you are applying directly to a degree program, priority application dates and program requirements vary. More information is available on the degree programs websites.

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International Application Checklist

Completed International Application for Admission (online only)
Complete the "Declaration of Finances" section of the application
Nonrefundable US$75 Application Fee, payable online after submitting the application
Personal statement
Additional required writing assignments (i.e. activities log, resume, or other program requirement)
Official high school transcript(s), marks sheets, exam scores, or other documentation of secondary-level studies
Official transcript(s) from any colleges/universities attended
Note: If you've attended a Washington State community college(s), please have your transcript sent directly from the community college electronically, not faxed.
Proof of English proficiency
Passport copy

Please Note: UW Bothell now receives electronic transcripts from eScrip-Safe and Docufide. If your institution uses either of these providers, please have your official transcript sent electronically; if you are unsure, please contact your school directly. Submission of electronic transcripts will receive priority processing.

Financial documents such as bank statements are not required with the application. Students who are offered admission to the University of Washington Bothell will be required to submit financial documentation such as a bank statement or letter from the bank verifying proof of funding for at least one academic year. Click here for those estimated costs. UW Bothell will not be able to prepare your I-20 until proof of funding has been received. Additional instructions will be sent to you if you are offered admission.

Official academic records are required from all previous institutions in your education history. It is the responsibility of all applicant's to supply all required academic records. If you are requesting records from a country or institution where you may have difficulty with timeliness or issuance, please make certain you request your documents allowing enough time for them to be received for your application.

We require the document in the original language when the issuing institution cannot issue in English. If it is issued in a language other than English, we also require an English translation.

All transcripts written in any language other than English must be accompanied by a certified literal English translation in the same format as the originals. To be considered official, the translator must be certified by the American Translators Association (http://atanet.org/) or corresponding body in the originating country, or should have a Master’s degree in Translation or Interpretation, or be completed by the issuing institution.

All supporting documents such as academic transcripts should be sent to:

University of Washington Bothell
Office of Admissions, Box 358500
18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
USA

APPLICATION STATUS

After you submit a complete application and pay the application fee, we will mail you information on how to create a MyUW account. Using this MyUW account you will be able to check the status of your application online.