MASTHEAD: UW MBA Newsletter
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September 29 , 2008

WEEKLY EVENTS

Companies represented on campus this week: AT&T, Wells Fargo Bank
A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS

All of us in the MBA Program Office would like to say THANK YOU to the 2nd year Full-time and 2nd & 3rd year Evening MBAs who gave of their time, energy and wisdom to help with LEAD and Evening MBA Orientation. You were fantastic and a key reason why orientation is successful in helping new MBA students make a smooth and successful transition into the Foster School of Business!

LEAD AND EVENING ORIENTATION EVALUATIONS

We need your help to make next year's LEAD and Evening MBA Orientation programs even better. If you haven't completed your on-line evaluation for the orientation you attended, please go to the following links. The survey will close Tuesday, September 30 at noon.

Evening MBAs: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/mbacore/61533
Full-time MBAs: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/mbacore/61492

CARD CODING FOR LOUNGE ACCESS

If you haven't had the opportunity to get your Husky Card coded for MBA Lounge Access, please come by the MBA Program Office and we will assist you. MBA Program Office hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Registration in Autumn Quarter Elective Classes

  • Deadline to add/drop classes without fees: Tuesday, September 30. Evening MBA students: If you receive an add code for a Tuesday evening class, send your code to mbaregis by noon on Wednesday, October 1 to meet this deadline. If we receive your code after noon, we will charge you the late registration fee.)
  • ENTRE 542 (VCIC) students: Add codes will be emailed to you in the morning on Tuesday, September 30.
  • Late add period begins October 1: A late change fee of $20 will be charged for each day you make changes.
  • Unrestricted drop period: October 1-7. A late change fee of $20 will be charged for each day you make changes and you may be charged a tuition forfeiture if you change your number of credits. (See Tuition Forfeiture for details.) International Students note: There are additional restrictions for you relating to dropping classes. Check with the ISS if you have questions.

GRADUATING STUDENTS

Applying for Graduation
If you intend to complete your degree requirements in autumn quarter, you need to apply for graduation with the UW Graduate School by November 16. If you wish to check the requirements that remain for you to complete your degree, please email mbaregis and we will do a degree check.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS CENTER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Meet-the-Firms / On-Campus Recruiting:

  • AT&T
    Thursday, October 2
    12:30-1:20pm, Balmer 307
    Note: October 2nd is the last day to submit resumes for AT&T interviews on October 8th

Mentor Information Sessions:

Interview Workshops:

Save the Date - Important Upcoming Events:

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