Admission to the IAS undergraduate degrees is selective. To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the University of Washington core admission requirements and the following program requirements:
University Core Admission Requirements
IAS Applicants must complete the University of Washington Bothell core subject requirements.
Program Admission Requirements
For students applying with 80 or more credits
Intermediate Algebra: 5 credits (core admission requirement)
- If completed in H.S.: 3 years - completion of Intermediate Algebra
- If made up in College: completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of 2.0 or higher
Foreign Language: 10 credits (core admission requirement)
- If completed in H.S.: 2 years of the same language
- If made up in College: 10 college credits of a single language or through 102 with passing grade
English Composition: 5 credits
- 5 credits of English Composition
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): 5 credits
Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (Humanities): 15 credits
Individual and Societies (Social Sciences): 15 credits
Natural World (Natural Sciences): 15 credits
For students applying with 45-79 credits
Intermediate Algebra: 5 credits (core admission requirement)
- If completed in H.S.: 3 years - completion of Intermediate Algebra
- If made up in College: completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of 2.0 or higher
Foreign Language: 10 credits (core admission requirement)
- If completed in H.S.: 2 years of the same language
- If made up in College: 10 college credits of a single language or through 102 with passing grade
English Composition: 5 credits
- 5 credits of English Composition
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): 5 credits
Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (Humanities): 10 credits
Individual and Societies (Social Sciences): 10 credits
Natural World (Natural Sciences): 10 credits
- The 70 major credits must be completed in MATRICULATED STATUS.
- The 67 major credits must be completed in MATRICULATED STATUS for the major in Environmental Studies.
Admissions Criteria
In addition to specific admission requirements, the IAS Undergraduate Admission Committee looks for coursework relevant to the IAS curriculum (see the course catalogue), and a well-written and thoughtful goal statement that addresses:
- The reason(s) why the applicant wants to complete a four-year degree
- Why the applicant has chosen the IAS program.
- Long-term goals and aspirations
- Any special circumstances
To ensure consideration for admission, the application and all supplemental materials must be received by the Admissions Office by the Priority Application Date listed. Applications received and/or completed after the Priority Application Date will be considered for admission on a space available basis. Please visit the Degree Program (link to
http://www.bothell.washington.edu/admissions/transfer/degrees) for more information.
Grades are considered, with more weight given to grades in relevant coursework and grades in later coursework. Applicants who are deficient in Intermediate Algebra and/or Foreign Language will not be considered until the deficiency has been completed.