{"id":1500,"date":"2014-06-03T19:07:56","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T19:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=1500"},"modified":"2025-10-14T22:16:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T05:16:36","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/business\/graduate\/master-of-accounting\/admissions","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph-large\"><em>Take the Next Step in Your Career<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our admissions process is clear and supportive to help you begin your Master of Science in Accounting journey at UW Bothell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-angled-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.uw.edu\/prospective-students\/how-to-apply\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-angled-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graduate.uwb.edu\/portal\/BUS_MSAInfoSessions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\">Application deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Start Term<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Priority Deadline<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extended Deadline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Winter 2026<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nov 16, 2025<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">N\/A<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International student deadline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See more <a href=\"\/business\/graduate\/master-of-accounting\/admissions\/international-applicants\">information on international applications<\/a>. For questions related to international graduate student visas, visit <a href=\"\/international-student-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Student Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Applications are accepted after deadline on a space available basis.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution (or international equivalent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UW Bothell Accounting Majors:<\/strong> Current UW undergraduate accounting students should complete at least one quarter of prerequisite coursework before applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Accounting Majors:<\/strong> Applicants without an undergraduate degree in accounting must complete the prerequisite accounting courses listed below before starting the MSA program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Upper-Level Accounting Courses (300\/400 level):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intermediate Accounting 1, 2 &amp; 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auditing Theory and Practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Income Taxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should demonstrate strong academic and professional preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a regionally accredited institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommended GPA of 3.0 or higher (holistic review considered)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounting, business, and statistics prerequisites (bridge options available for non-accounting majors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English proficiency is required (TOEFL scores may be required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GMAT\/GRE not required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the online application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload resume, transcripts, and personal statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide two letters of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit application before deadline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect After Applying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you submit your application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confirmation:<\/strong> You\u2019ll receive an email confirming your submission and next steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review Process:<\/strong> Admissions staff will review your materials for completeness, then the faculty committee evaluates your application holistically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> Most applicants receive a decision within 4\u20136 weeks of submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Next Steps:<\/strong> Admitted students are provided with enrollment instructions, orientation details, and information about course registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the process, our admissions team is available to answer questions and provide guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Build your expertise. Advance your career. 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