{"id":10129,"date":"2015-09-15T11:08:07","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T11:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=10129"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:35:08","slug":"how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/first-year\/how-to-apply","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login?ma=1268\">Start your application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box-shadow is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span>We are excited that you are interested in the University of Washington Bothell and thinking about joining our Husky family! If at any time you have questions during the application process, please feel free to contact us by email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:uwbinfo@uw.edu\">uwbinfo@uw.edu<\/a><span> or at 425-352-5000. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#checklist\"><span>Application checklist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\"><span>Important Deadlines<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to\"><span>How to apply<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#personal\"><span>Writing and Activities Sections<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"checklist\">Application checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Confirm you meet our academic requirements for admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Review our detailed breakdown of UW Bothell&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/first-year\/admissions-requirements\">academic requirements for admissions<\/a>. You may also want to review our advanced coursework policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Prepare your writing section essay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be required to submit a personal essay under the general Common App writing section. <a href=\"#personal\">See the writing prompts below for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Prepare your activities and experience statements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to identify and describe up to ten of the most significant activities you have participated in throughout high school. <a href=\"#activities\">Find more about the activities prompt below.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Gather your courses and grades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to enter all your course and grade information on your application profile to apply to UW Bothell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Prepare to pay the application fee or request a fee waiver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The non-refundable online application fee is $60 for domestic students or $75 for international students. <br>A need-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/admissions-policies-and-procedures\">application fee waiver<\/a> can also be requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Fill out and submit your Application<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\">Important deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">September 1 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UW Bothell application opens. Apply on the Common Application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">November 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying by the non-binding early action deadline means you will receive your admission decision earlier and get priority housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">December 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) opens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the FAFSA or WASFA by <strong>February 28<\/strong> to be considered for priority funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">January 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular decision deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">January &#8211; March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission decisions are released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">May 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline to accept your admission and submit your enrollment confirmation deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">July 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your official final high school transcripts which includes your graduation date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re taking college credits, submit your official final college transcripts when they become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">May &#8211; August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete UW Bothell 101 and new student Orientation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\">Start your Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login?ma=1268\">Create an account on the Common App website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your general Common App sections under the Common App tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the College Search tab to add the University of Washington Bothell to your College List.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the UW Bothell application from your My Colleges List. This will contain some additional information specific to UW Bothell&#8217;s application and allow you to submit your full Common App for consideration with UW Bothell.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The first-year application is only for freshman applicants (including Running Start students). If you are a <a href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/transfer\">transfer student, you can find information about your application here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal\">Writing and activities sections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The written responses are our best means of getting to know you and your best means of creating a context for your academic performance. When you write your essay, tell us about those aspects of your life that are not apparent from your academic record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A character-defining moment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cultural awareness you&#8217;ve developed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A challenge faced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A personal hardship overcome<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fy-personal\">Personal essay directions: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Choose one of the following&nbsp;prompts&nbsp;(limit: 250-650 words).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some students have a background, identity, interest or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. 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