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Undergraduate Admissions

How to Apply

Admission to the undergraduate program of the Foster School of Business is capacity-constrained. There are two paths to admission:

Freshman students

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

Learn how to apply

High School Applicants who meet all eligibility requirements can apply for both Freshman Direct and Standard Admission

Foster undergrad students

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

Learn how to apply


Standard Admission Information Sessions

Autumn 2024 Information Session

October 3 (PDT), November 7, December 5 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) in person at Founders Hall 293
October 17 (PDT), November 21, December 19 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) on Zoom

Winter 2025 Information Sessions

January 9, February 13, March 13, March 20 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) in-person at Founders Hall 590
January 23, February 27, March 27 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) on Zoom


Freshman Direct Admission Information Sessions

November 8, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (PST) in person at Paccar Hall 391
December 6, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (PST) in person at Paccar Hall 391


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.

Foster experiential opportunities for all students