WHO CAN APPLY TO CISB?
You are eligible to apply if either of the following is true:
- You are already admitted to the Foster School of Business, OR
- You are applying to both the Foster School and CISB at the same time.
AND
You’ve completed—or will complete—at least one year of college-level foreign language (or equivalent*) by the quarter you begin CISB. *
*For details on language equivalency, see the “Foreign Language or English Communication” section under the Curriculum tab.
Important Notes:
- Admission to CISB depends on your admission to the Foster School of Business. You must be in Foster to be in the CISB program.
- Admissions eligibility may be reviewed on case-by-case basis – please email [email protected] with questions.
- Admission decisions are based on your:
- Academic performance
- Personal achievements
- Commitment to language and international studies
- Ability to complete CISB requirements within your expected graduation timeline.
How to apply
Priority Deadlines:
- October 5 for winter quarter admission
- April 5 for autumn quarter admission
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the start of Autumn and Winter quarters, as space allows. Contact [email protected] if you plan to apply after the priority deadline.
Your CISB application must include:
- Unofficial transcripts
- A signed degree plan (completed with the CISB adviser or any Foster adviser) that includes the following requirements:
KEY FACTORS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR CISB DEGREE PLAN
When creating your degree plan for admission, please read through the CISB curriculum and make sure to account for these key factors:
- 24 credits of CISB-specific coursework
- Language proficiency through the 3rd-year college level (via coursework or experience)
- 5 quarters of the 1-credit CISB seminar (I BUS 491)
- Study abroad or internship abroad in your target language for at least 10 weeks (can be through a Foster exchange, UW program, or approved international internship)
Upcoming Information Sessions
Come to an information session to hear from staff about the value of CISB and how the requirements can work in your overall plan. Check back here for information session dates, times and locations.
All Info Sessions this quarter will be held over Zoom at this link.
Autumn Quarter
Friday, 10/3 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Tuesday, 10/7 3:00pm-4:00pm (virtual- click here to join)
Wednesday, 10/08 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Wednesday, 10/15 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Tuesday, 10/15 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Friday, 10/24 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Wednesday, 10/29 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Tuesday, 11/04 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Wednesday, 11/12 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
Tuesday, 11/18 10:00am-11:00am (virtual- click here to join)
- *Please note that the information part of this session will likely take 20-25 minutes and the rest of the time will be left for your questions!
- Note: These sessions do not provide individual degree planning. For personalized guidance, please make an appointment with a Foster adviser or the CISB program adviser.
Need Help?
Current Foster or CISB students: You can book an appointment with the CISB Program Adviser or your Foster adviser through the Foster Undergraduate Programs Canvas page. You’re also welcome to email us at [email protected].
Prospective students: Please email [email protected] or call 206-685-3400 for assistance.