How to Apply

 

The Business Program at the Bothell campus accepts applications for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarter start. The Business Program at UW Bothell’s satellite location, the Eastside Leadership Center (ELC) in Bellevue, is currently accepting applications for Autumn 2012.

To apply to the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration program (Bothell campus or ELC in Bellevue), please complete the following steps:

  1. UWB Admission core requirements and Business Program prerequisites: Review the Admission core requirement and program prerequisites page. Make sure you will complete all required courses prior to the start of the quarter for which you are applying, and that you have already completed the prerequisites for application.
  2. Writing Skills Assessment (WSA): Review the Writing Skills Assessment page to learn about registering for the test. Your test scores will automatically be forwarded and matched with your application. However, please be sure to indicate on your application when and where you took the test.
  3. Official Transcripts: Provide one official transcript from each college or university you have attended. Note: If you have attended a Washington state community college(s), please have your transcript(s) sent electronically (NOT faxed). In addition please provide an official high school transcript if you studied two years of a single foreign language in high school but not two quarters of a single foreign language in college.
  4. Personal Statement: Prepare a personal statement, no more than two pages double-spaced, that addresses each of the following:
    •   Your preparation and motivation to pursue upper-division studies in business.
    •   Your ability to contribute to the educational experience of other students at UW Bothell.
    •   Other factors that you wish to bring to the Admissions Committee's attention.
  5. Resume: Prepare a resume (maximum one page in length) that includes education, employment, volunteer activities, and interests.
  6. Application: Complete the application form. You may apply on-line. If you choose to apply online, all of the above required application materials must be received by the application deadlines. The same application is used for both your admission to UW Bothell and for the Business Program.   

Current UWB students only may use the following applications:

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact an Admission Advisor in the Office of Student Affairs. We are happy to help you though this process!