Business Certificate Programs University of Washington Educational Outreach Application Information

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1 Application Information Dear Student, Thank you for your interest in the International & English Language Programs (IELP) at University of Washington Educational Outreach! We offer a wide variety of programs for students at all levels of English proficiency. For a complete list of our programs, please visit We offer three exciting business certificate programs for international professionals with advanced English ability: Business for International Professionals (BUSIP) Fundamentals of Project Management (FPM) Marketing for International Professionals (MIP) Each of the certificate programs is one quarter in length. If you enroll in one of our business certificate programs you will also be eligible for the Business English Internship Course (BEIC), which gives students practical experience in an American company. Participation in BEIC adds an additional quarter of study. If you have any questions about our programs, please visit our website at or send us an at IELPAdmissions@pce.uw.edu. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (except for U.S. holidays). We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, The IELP Staff APPLICATION STEPS 1. Read our website for information about our different programs, including dates and costs. 2. Fill out an application form and gather supplemental materials (see page 2, Application Requirements ). 3. Submit your complete application by , fax, or mail (see page 2, Application Submission ). 4. If you are accepted to our program, we will send you an acceptance with program details. If you are outside the U.S. and you need an I-20 to apply for an F-1 student visa, we will send your I-20 and acceptance packet to your mailing address. The acceptance packet includes information about paying the SEVIS I-901 fee and preparing for your F-1 visa interview appointment. If you will transfer to our program from another U.S. school, we will include transfer instructions in your acceptance After you have been accepted, get ready to come to Seattle by reading our arrival information and looking for housing! Arrival Information: Housing: Updated August 2015 Application for the Business Certificate Programs Page 1

2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completed and signed application form Non-refundable application fee of $50 USD Express mail fee of $40 USD (only required for students who need an I-20 sent to a non-u.s. address) Copy of the page in your passport with your picture, name, and birthdate Official bank statement (less than six months old) and letter of sponsorship (if sponsored) confirming you have the funds necessary to cover all tuition and living expenses while you are in the U.S. Both documents must be in English. Proof of English language proficiency: TOEFL ibt - 76 (no subscore below 17) IELTS (no subscore below 5.5) PTE - 51 (no subscore below 45) TOEIC (LR) EIKEN - Pre-1 Completion of the Intensive Business English Program (IBEP) and an Institutional TOEIC (LR) score of 730 or higher Completion of one of the other business certificate programs (BUSIP, FPM, or MIP) with a final GPA of 3.0 or higher Résumé listing your education and work or volunteer experience Letter of application describing your reasons for applying, what you hope to gain from the program and how your experience prepares you to succeed If you will bring any dependents (spouse or children), you must include a copy of the page in their passports with their picture, name, and birthdate APPLICATION SUBMISSION IELPAdmissions@pce.uw.edu Fax: Regular Mailing Address: Express Mailing Address: UW Educational Outreach UW Educational Outreach International & English Language Programs International & English Language Programs P.O. Box Brooklyn Ave NE Seattle, WA Box Seattle, WA HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENT The UW International Student Health Insurance Plan (ISHIP) is required for all international students with F-1 visa status who are enrolled full-time. This requirement will only be waived for students who are funded by their government or by the U.S. government. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the IELP department at or the Disability Services Offices at /VM, /TTY, /fax, or dso@uw.edu, well in advance of arrival. Updated August 2015 Application for the Business Certificate Programs Page 2

3 Application for Admission Personal Information Family Name First Name Middle Name (If Applicable) Sex Male Female Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year) Preferred Name (Optional) Country of Birth Country of Citizenship Primary (Native) Language What is the highest level of education you will complete before beginning this program? High School Undergraduate Graduate Other: Program Information Select your program and quarter: Business for International Professionals (BUSIP) Autumn Quarter 2015 October 5 through December 10, 2015 Fundamentals of Project Management (FPM) Winter Quarter 2016 January 4 through March 10, 2016 Marketing for International Professionals (MIP) Winter Quarter 2016 January 4 through March 10, 2016 Business English Internship Course (BEIC) Students enrolled in BUSIP, FPM, or MIP are eligible to take BEIC. Participating in BEIC adds an additional quarter of study. Please see our website for more information about BEIC: Would you like to add the Business English Internship Course (BEIC)? Yes, I would like to add BEIC No, I would not like to add BEIC Contact Information Daytime Phone Alternate Phone (Optional) Student s Address Agency s Name (If Applicable) Agent s Name (If Applicable) Agent s Address (If Applicable) Current Mailing Address (your I-20 will be sent to this address) Street Address Apartment Number Recipient s Full Name City State/Province Postal Code Country Student s Permanent Home Address (CANNOT be a business address, P.O. Box, or U.S. address) Street Address Apartment Number City State/Province Postal Code Country For office use only Financial: SEVIS: UW ID #: PAC: EOS: Express Mail Fee: Imm. Hold: ed: Application Fee: I-20 Exp. Date: Shipping: Updated August 2015 Application for the Business Certificate Programs Page 3

4 Immigration Information Do you need an I-20 to apply for an F-1 student visa? Yes No If no, why not? Are you currently in the U.S.? If you are currently in the U.S., what type of visa do you have? Yes No F-1 Permanent Resident Other (please indicate type): If you are currently attending, or if you have attended another school in the U.S. within the past 60 days, write the name of the school that issued your I-20: F-2 Dependents (accompanying spouse or minor child ONLY; for additional dependents, please add a separate sheet) Family Name First Name Sex Relationship to Student Date of Birth Country of Birth (Spouse or Minor Child) Family Name First Name Sex Relationship to Student Date of Birth Country of Birth (Spouse or Minor Child) Financial Information In order for our office to issue an I-20, you must demonstrate that you have the funds to cover all tuition and living expenses while you are in the U.S. A cost calculator is available on our website: You will need to submit an official bank statement (less than six months old), in English, and a letter of sponsorship (if sponsored), confirming you have the funds necessary to cover all tuition and living expenses while you are in the U.S. What type of funds will you use to study in the U.S.? Personal Funds Family Funds Scholarship Funds Sponsor (name of person or organization): TO THE APPLICANT: Please read the statements below and sign your name by hand (we cannot accept electronic signatures). I understand that the $50 application fee is non-refundable, and it is my responsibility to check if a program is still open before submitting an application. I understand that admission to this program does not constitute admission to the University of Washington. I certify that the information provided above is correct and complete. Applicant s Signature Date Application form must be signed by hand by the applicant. Application form CANNOT be signed on the applicant s behalf by a third party (e.g., sponsor or agent). Updated August 2015 Application for the Business Certificate Programs Page 4

5 Payment Page Personal Information Family Name First Name Middle Name (If Applicable) Address (required) Program Information Select your program and quarter: Business for International Professionals (BUSIP) Autumn Quarter 2015 Fundamentals of Project Management (FPM) Winter Quarter 2016 Marketing for International Professionals (MIP) Winter Quarter 2016 Fees $50 application fee (required and non-refundable) $40 express mail fee (required for students who need an I-20 sent to a non-u.s. address) Payment Method I am enclosing a money order or certified check for the amount required. Please charge my credit card for the amount required. Visa MasterCard Credit Card Information: Card holder s name: Credit card number: Expiration date: (Month) / (Year) CVV Code*: Credit card billing address: Signature: *The CVV Code is a 3-digit code on the back of your Visa or MasterCard Updated August 2015 Application for the Business Certificate Programs Page 5