How to apply

One application to UW Bothell and the School of Business

All business prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the program.

Transfer students: 60 transferable credits must be completed prior to application.

Step 1: Check application deadlines

First-year student application deadlines for consideration our Direct First-Year Admit (DFA) program

Transfer, post-baccalaureate, returning, and internal student application deadlines

We review applications received and/or completed before the application deadlines on a quarterly basis.

Step 2: Complete an application form

Transfer students (includes current UW Seattle and UW Tacoma Students)

Refer to the ISS requirements and checklist page for complete details.

Returning UW Bothell Students

If you were previously enrolled at UW Bothell, submit Returning Student Application to the University of Washington Bothell online. Returning students will also need to submit an updated personal statement.

Current UW Bothell Students (pre-majors) – submit online to School of Business

Log into the Internal Application using your UW email address.

Step 3: Complete supplemental application requirements

Please submit all materials to UW Bothell Admissions Office.

A. Submit transcripts

Current UW Bothell (Pre-Major) Students: Provide one unofficial transcript from each college or university you have attended, including your UW transcripts. 

Transfer Students: Provide official transcripts from each college or university you have attended with your application. 

All official transcripts can be sent to the address below:

University of Washington Bothell
17927 113th Ave NE
Box 358500
Bothell, WA 98011

See the transcripts FAQ for additional information.

B. Submit 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 either our Bothell or Bellevue locations.
  • Other factors that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider (i.e., academic or personal challenges).

C. Additional information

Complete applications received by the application deadline will be assured of a review; complete applications received after the application deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Admissions will remain open until the program is full.

Your admission is contingent upon receipt of transcripts verifying successful completion of all prerequisite courses prior to the quarter you will begin classes at the University.

Additional information about these requirements can be found on our Admission
Requirements page.

Questions? Contact Us