How to Apply
Admission to the undergraduate program of the Foster School of Business is capacity-constrained. There are two paths to admission:
Freshman Direct Admission
Freshman Direct Admission gives high school students with a strong interest in studying business the chance to apply to the Foster School while filling out their UW application.
For high school applicants:
- High School Students (incoming freshmen)
- Running Start Students
High School Applicants who meet all eligibility requirements can apply for both Freshman Direct and Standard Admission
Standard Admission
Standard Admissions gives all applicants the opportunity to apply to the Foster School after meeting the minimum application requirements.
For all applicants including:
- Current, Returning, or Former UW Students
- Transfer Students
- International Students
- UW Bothell & UW Tacoma Students
Standard Admission Information Sessions
SPRING 2025 INFORMATION SESSIONS
April 17th, May 15th 3:00-4:00 PM (PST) in-person at Founders Hall 590
April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th 3:00-4:00 PM (PST) on Zoom
Freshman Direct Admission Information Sessions
Friday, April 18, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (PST) in person at Paccar Hall 394
Friday, May 23rd, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (PST) in person at Founders Hall 370
Business Minor
Open to all non-business undergraduate students, the Foster School’s competitive minors offer students the opportunity to leverage their unique talents and gain business knowledge to achieve their goals. Learn about the Business Minor and Entrepreneurship Minor here.
Foster Minors and More Opportunities
Transfer Students
Who is considered a transfer student?
Transfer students come from different institutions such as:
- A Washington State College or University
- An out-of-Washington State College or University
- An International College or University
- UW Bothell or UW Tacoma
Transfer Student Info and Resources
Other opportunities
Our Foster community is not limited to admitted Foster students. There are many opportunities open to prospective Foster students, high school students, community college students, and non-business majors to engage with their peers and participate in activities, organizations and programs within Foster.