Certificate Program Fee
Most certificate programs require you to submit a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee with your application. Submission of the fee does not guarantee your admission or enrollment. If available, more details about program costs appear below.
Admission Requirements
International students on F-1 student visas are welcome to participate in this Summer Intensive program. However, there may be some English language proficiency requirements that must be fulfilled. We also offer a two-quarter, evening program in winter and spring (the evening program does not meet INS regulations for students on F-1 student visas).
Matriculated undergraduate students are not eligible for this program. For other course options, please see your adviser.
A baccalaureate degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university is required. In some limited cases, significant work experience can substitute for the degree.
All international students entering this program are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For students where English is their second language, having the test scores or completion of these UW programs is a requirement before enrolling in this program. For students requiring an I-20 for their F-1 visa, students must meet one or more of the following English language test scores or have completed one of the following programs before taking this program:
- A TOEFL score of at least 550 (213 computer-based or 79–80 internet-based)
- A TOEIC score of at least 750
- An IELTS score of at least 6.5
or
Successful completion of the upper division in the UW Intensive English Program - Successful completion of the UW Certificate in Business for International Professionals
- Graduation from a U.S. university, graduation from a university in an English speaking country or prior residence in an English speaking country.
Note: Current undergraduate students ARE NOT eligible for this program. For other course options, please see your adviser.
Application Review
This program uses a rolling review process in which a review committee evaluates your application and selects program participants based on admission requirements. We notify you in writing of your acceptance or non-acceptance within two weeks after we receive your application.
Enrollment
If accepted to the program, you will receive enrollment information for the first term course(s). Make your first-term tuition payment early since program enrollment occurs on a first-come, first-served basis after we receive your payment.
Waitlist
Some programs maintain a waitlist for applicants accepted after the program reaches enrollment capacity. If you are waitlisted and space becomes available, we will notify you and offer you an opportunity to enroll. If no space becomes available, we offer waitlisted applicants space in the next available section of the program.
Program Costs
The instructional fee for the entire program is $4,299, excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks. There is also a $35 nonrefundable registration fee. The cost of textbooks is extra. A portion of the student fees will be used for a reception at the end of the program.
The full instructional fee is due by June 7, 2010. The university's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. All fees are subject to change.
Information on registration and refund policies and procedures is included with registration materials.
Earning the Certificate
Students must successfully complete all assignments and a business plan to earn 15 ADMIN 510 quarter credits and a certificate. No partial credit is awarded.
Students who wish to earn graduate-level credit at the UW must be accepted into a graduate status. If you have questions, contact your department or the Graduate Admissions Office at 206-543-5929.