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How to Apply

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• Earning the Certificate
• Admission Requirements
• Application Process
• Fees and Tuition

Earning the Certificate

Participants are evaluated in each course on the basis of standards established by the instructors and advisory board. At the end of each course, participants are notified of successful or unsuccessful completion.

When the required courses are completed in this noncredit program, participants earn a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony. Students can also earn Real Estate Continuing Education (RECE) clock hours for real estate license renewal in the state of Washington. Qualified students can earn AIA continuing education learning units.

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of at least two years of college; and
2. At least two years of experience in commercial real estate, or in a related field such as architecture, construction, law or planning.

Company sponsorship often strengthens a participant's motivation to succeed in the program. Sponsored applicants are usually ranked highly in the selection process.

English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.

International Students: This program does not qualify as full-time study, and therefore does not meet requirements for an F-1 visa. However, if you are an F-1 student currently enrolled full-time in another program, OR you are in the U.S. on some other type of visa (not F-1), you may be eligible to take a certificate program or course. For complete details, or to contact an adviser, see Visa Information.

Application Process

The 2008-2009 program is underway and is no longer accepting applications. The next program begins in autumn 2009. Click here to be notified via e-mail when complete details for the next program are available online. The following information regarding the application process may be helpful as you plan for applying to the next program:

To Apply: You can apply online or submit one copy of the application form with a $50 certificate program fee* and four stapled application sets, which include the following clearly labeled documents:

1. A typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing a) your relevant work and volunteer experience, and/or transferable skills and knowledge of the field, and b) how you expect the program will help you meet your professional goals
2. Your résumé listing education and applicable experience

Application Review: Applications are evaluated by a review committee designated by the advisory board. Selection of program participants is based on admission requirements and may be competitive.

Enrollment: Applicants receive written notification if they are accepted for enrollment, accepted and waitlisted, or not accepted for this program within 14 business days after the application deadline. Those accepted to the program are sent registration information for the first-term course(s).

Waitlist: Some programs maintain a waitlist for applicants accepted after the program has reached enrollment capacity. If space becomes available, waitlisted applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to enroll. If space does not become available, waitlisted applicants will be offered a space in the next program offering.

* The certificate program fee is not refundable and does not guarantee admission to, or enrollment in, the program.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $2,665, excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks. There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply to this program and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. First-term tuition of $1,155, plus the nonrefundable registration fee, is due by Sept. 16, 2008. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.

Information about registration and refund policies and procedures is included with registration materials.