Graduate School Preparation Program

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

Application Requirements

To apply to the Graduate School Preparation Program, please submit the following items:


  • Completed application form
  • Copy of the biographical page in your passport
  • Official bank statement (less than six months old) and letter of sponsorship (if sponsored)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Photocopy of your graduate program acceptance letter. If you have not yet been accepted to a graduate program, proof of graduation from a four-year baccalaureate (undergraduate) degree program or its equivalent is acceptable.
  • Copies of passports of dependents, if applicable


Personal Information

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English Language Proficiency

Note: Proof of English language proficiency is required for admission to this program.

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Program Information

The Graduate School Preparation Program is a four-week program. In-person classes will be held on the University of Washington campus.


2025 Program Dates: Monday, August 4 - Thursday, August 28


Academic Information

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Applicant's Permanent Home Address

CANNOT be a business address, P.O. Box, or U.S. address

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Study Abroad Agency Information

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Immigration Information

Do you need an I-20 to apply for an F-1 student visa?*
Are you currently in the U.S.?*

For each dependent you wish to bring with you, please provide the following information:


  • Last/Family name
  • First name
  • Gender
  • Relationship to you (spouse or minor child only)
  • Date of birth
  • Country of birth

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.. Refer to the program website for an estimate of these expenses. You will need to submit an official bank statement in English (less than six months old) and a letter of sponsorship (if sponsored) confirming that you have sufficient funds.

Please indicate the type of funds you will use to study in the U.S..*

Emergency Contact

The following people or organizations (sponsor or agent) may be notified if there is an emergency health, safety, or legal concern related to me.


Emergency contact 1 (required)

Emergency contact 2 (optional)


Please upload the following required documents:


  • Copy of the biographical page in your passport
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Official bank statement (less than six months old) and letter of sponsorship (if sponsored)
  • Photocopy of your graduate program acceptance letter. If you have not yet been accepted to a graduate program, proof of graduation from a four-year baccalaureate (undergraduate) degree program or its equivalent is acceptable.
  • Copies of passports of dependents, if applicable
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Applicant Signature

Please read the statements below and type your name.


  • I understand that I will be charged the $50 application fee at the time of registration and that this fee is non-refundable.
  • I understand that this program is not a degree program. Admission to this program does not constitute or guarantee admission to any University of Washington degree program.
  • The information I have provided above is correct and complete. I understand that if I do not provide correct and complete information, my application can be denied or canceled.
  • I understand that by typing my name below, I am signing my application and affirming that I have read and agree to the above statements.

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 206.543.6242 or the Disability Services Offices at 206.543.6450/VM, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264/fax, or dso@uw.edu, well in advance of arrival.

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.

Notification for Collection and Use of Personal Data

You are notified that by completing this application form, the University of Washington (UW) is collecting certain data about you. UW International & English Language is collecting data in order to process your application for the Global Business Certificate.


UW may also use this data to comply with its legal obligations. Data records will be maintained for at least their minimum required retention according to the applicable UW Records Retention Schedule.


Records will be accessed by those who have a legitimate UW-related business need to access them.


For additional information, to request access to or a copy of your personal data, or to request certain data be removed, you

may contact Continuum College Help at ctnmhelp@uw.edu.


If your data protection related questions or concerns are not addressed after contacting the organization area to which you provided

data, you may also contact UW’s designated data protection officer, Ann Nagel, Institutional Privacy Official and Associate Vice

Provost for Privacy, uwprivacy@uw.edu.