| The following answers address commonly asked admissions questions:
When should I apply to the Evening Program?
Applications are accepted for fall term only. The
application deadline for the Evening MBA Program
is April 15th. Online applications should be completed and supplemental materials should be postmarked by this date. The MBA Application fee is $75 for the online application.
The Admissions Committee uses a two-step
application process for the Evening MBA program. After a careful
review of the applications, competitive candidates are invited
to a day of evaluation activities in early June. If you are applying to the Evening MBA
program, please keep this date open should you be
invited to attend. For those applicants who are invited, attendance at Evaluation Day is a mandatory part of the Evening MBA application process.
Applicants should plan accordingly.
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Can students enter each quarter?
Applications are accepted each year for fall quarter only. We do not admit students for winter or spring quarter.
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May I transfer credit for courses I have taken at another school toward my Evening MBA degree at the UW?
To be considered as a transfer applicant to the Evening program, an applicant must have completed the equivalent of the MBA core courses at another AACSB-accredited institution. If only a portion of the core coursework has been completed, an applicant will be considered for admission, but will be required to start the UW MBA Program as a new student due to the integrated structure of the Evening MBA core curriculum.
We admit students for autumn quarter only. A transfer applicant must comply with the same application process and deadlines as other applicants, and will need to meet the same admissions standards as a new applicant with respect to GMAT, undergraduate record, work experience, essays, etc. Satisfactory performance in a prior program of comparable accreditation and curriculum will be an additional consideration with transfer applicants. To earn the MBA degree, a transfer student will need to complete at least the minimum number of credits required to earn a UW master's degree. At two evening classes per quarter, this would require somewhat more than one year of part time study in our program.
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Can I take MBA courses before
being admitted to the MBA Program, and then apply
these courses to my degree later if I am admitted?
The MBA Program is designed to introduce fundamental
concepts in the early courses and to build on that
knowledge in the future core courses and electives.
For this reason, attempting to sample MBA courses
where a seat might be available is not productive
and not encouraged. Applicants seeking to prepare for the MBA are encouraged to enroll in undergraduate courses at a local college or university. Prospective students will find classes in macro and micro economics, accounting, statistics and math (through college-level calculus) most helpful, especially if the applicant has little or no previous exposure to coursework in these topic areas.
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Can I waive courses based on past education?
A small portion of work at another school may make you eligible to waive some courses in the Evening MBA Program. However, there are two reasons we discourage students from seeking course waivers. The team-based structure of our MBA Programs is disrupted when a particular team member opts out of one or more core courses. Also, the content, depth and difficulty of a course at another institution is often different from the UW course, leaving the student poorly prepared for content in subsequent UW course. After a student has been admitted to the Evening MBA Program, the evening program coordinator will review requests to waive MBA courses. These requests are considered on a case-by-case and course-by-course basis. Less then 10 percent of the Evening MBA students waive one to two courses. The UW MBA will rarely waive more then four courses. Course waivers will not be evaluated prior to admission.
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I earned my three-year undergraduate
degree from an institution in another country (i.e.
Bangladesh, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan). Will that
be sufficient for admission into the MBA Program?
The University of Washington requires graduation
from a four-year degree program for admission to our
MBA program. Applicants who have earned their undergraduate
degree in a three-year program would be required to
have completed a master's degree to fulfill this portion
of the admissions requirement. If you are uncertain whether or not your undergraduate degree qualifies you for admission to a University of Washington graduate program, complete the questionnaire at www.grad.washington.edu/admissions/intl/pep_welcome.asp.
Some U.S. universities require only an additional
year of study beyond the bachelor's degree without
requiring a degree at the end of this additional year.
You should inquire at each institution where you might
study. The University of Washington is among the institutions
requiring a degree. A second bachelor's degree from
a four-year institution may also qualify an applicant,
but this often requires more study time. Use some
caution in choosing which degree to pursue.
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How long is the program? How many credits does it take to complete an MBA?
The Evening Program takes three years (ten quarters/ 72 credits) to complete.
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What is the program fee?
The quarterly program fee is $5,784 for the 2008-2009 Academic Year.
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What kind of financial aid
is available?
Evening MBA students finance their education with personal funds, employer support, educational loans, private scholarships or, in most cases, a combination of resources. Domestic applicants may apply for Federal loans. The University of Washington requires that you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA or the Renewal FAFSA). The FAFSA form may be found at local colleges or public libraries, requested from the UW Office of Student Financial Aid, or completed online at FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
You should submit the FAFSA form as soon after January 1 as possible and list "University of Washington-Seattle," Code 003798, in Section G.
For more information contact:
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Washington
Box 355880, Seattle, WA 98195-5880
206.543.6101
E-mail: osfa@u.washington.edu
Web: www.washington.edu/students/ofsa
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What are your minimum requirements for GMAT, undergraduate G.P.A. and work experience?
We do not have minimum requirements for getting accepted into the program. Our GMAT, GPA and work experiences, averages can be viewed on our Student Profile. Please keep in mind that although we have average numbers, the ranges are wide in every category. If an applicant is lacking in one area, but is strong in other areas, he or she may still be admitted.
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Q11: How long are GMAT scores valid?
A11: GMAT scores are valid for five years. If you have taken the test more than once, the Admissions Committee will use your highest score to evaluate your application. For registration information and testing locations, call 800.GMATNOW or visit the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Web site at http://www.mba.com.
Please be sure to have Pearson VUE send your official test score reports to the University of Washington (evening applicants: code 459-75-46; full-time applicants: code 459-75-20; global applicants: code 459-75-59). Remember to include a copy of your unofficial score report with your application, as the official score report from Pearson VUE can take 3 to 4 weeks to reach our office.
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I am not a citizen of the United States OR I am a permanent resident. Do I have to complete the TOEFL?
The following non-U.S. citizen applicants are exempt from completing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
- Applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom;
- Applicants who have received a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution or from an institution in countries listed above.
If you are not a U.S. citizen (even if you are a permanent resident) and do not meet one of these specific exceptions, you must complete the TOEFL before submitting your application. Official test scores received by the University of Washington must be within two years of the application deadline.
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My undergraduate major was not business related. How does that affect my chances of getting admitted?
Many students admitted to the UW MBA have not had
business courses prior to entering the program. Generally
25% of our class is made up of people with liberal arts
backgrounds. See our Student
Profile for a breakdown of undergraduate
majors represented in our most recent entering class.
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Can I submit my supplemental application materials via fax or e-mail?
No. Please mail your supplemental application materials to our office together in one package. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and will not be accepted if they are photocopied or faxed.
Our mailing address is as follows:
MBA Admissions
Michael G. Foster School of Business
University of Washington
Box 353200, Mackenzie Hall 110
Seattle, WA 98195-3200
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Am I required to complete an admission interview?
Rather than conduct individual interviews for the
Evening MBA Program, the Admissions Committee uses a
two-step application process. After a careful review
of the applications, competitive Evening MBA candidates
are invited to a day of evaluation activities. Click here for upcoming dates for Evaluation
Day.
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Can I schedule a campus visit?
If you would like to visit the University of Washington
campus and learn more about the Evening MBA Program, we encourage you to schedule a class visit hosted by a UW MBA Ambassador. Evening classes are generally held at 6:30pm and 7:50pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Appointments are necessary, and class visits should be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Please email us at mbalink@u.washington.edu to set up a visit.
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