{"id":27273,"date":"2024-03-12T13:05:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T20:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/?page_id=27273"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:21:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:21:33","slug":"direct-first-year-admit-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/undergraduate\/direct-first-year-admit-program","title":{"rendered":"Direct First-Year Admit (DFA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Direct First-Year Admit Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Direct First-Year Admit program is designed for high school students who possess a keen interest in pursuing business studies or economics (for incoming DFA Fall 2026), offering them the opportunity to apply directly to the UW Bothell School of Business alongside their UW Bothell application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">At UW Bothell, the School of Business stands out as a distinguished institution, offering a comprehensive and competitive business education. We are committed to providing aspiring students with a direct pathway to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of business right from the beginning of their academic journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upon becoming a DFA student, you will<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be eligible for School of Business scholarship opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declare <em>Business Administration<\/em> or <em>Economics<\/em> (DFA option in Fall 2026) as their major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain the opportunity to network with leading companies at School of Business events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage with a community of like-minded business students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get involved in business clubs, such as Economics, Marketing, or Women in Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize Career Services resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive guidance from Academic Advisers from day one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High school students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running Start students (directly from high school) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply &amp; admissions process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your application follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/admissions\/apply\/application-dates-deadlines#fy-deadlines\">first-year student application deadlines<\/a> and take the following actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicate your intended major is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/undergraduate\/bachelor-of-business-administration\">Business Administration<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/undergraduate\/bachelor-of-economics\">Economics<\/a> (a DFA option for Fall 2026) on your application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List your participation in high school Business clubs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your deposit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule your orientation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Tracy Gojdics, Director of Undergraduate Business Programs at <a href=\"mailto:tracylt@uw.edu\">tracylt@uw.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Direct First-Year Admit Program? 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