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How to Apply

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• Admission Requirements
• Application Process
• Earning the Certificate
• Fees and Tuition
• Single-Course Enrollment

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have at least two years of successful college education, and be able to write and think at a college level.

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 two stapled application sets, which include the following clearly labeled documents:

1. A typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing your interest in environmental law and regulation, and the use to which you expect to put your learning in this program. Indicate relevant experience or previous study. The letter should be your own work, and demonstrate your ability to think and write at an advanced level.
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. Applicants receive written notification of their acceptance or non-acceptance within two weeks after their application is received.

Enrollment: Applicants accepted to the program receive enrollment information for the first-term course and are encouraged to make their fall tuition payment early. Enrollment in the program is on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of the first-term tuition payment.

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.

Earning the Certificate

Participants are evaluated on class participation and attendance, as well as assignments, exams and projects. When the required courses are completed in this noncredit program, participants earn nine Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate. Students may apply to the Washington State Bar Association for Continuing Legal Units (CLUs) upon completion of this program. For more information, contact Shannon Kuyper, program manager, 206-685-6515.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $1,695, 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 $565, plus the nonrefundable registration fee, is due by Sept. 24, 2008. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.

Information on registration and refund policies is included with registration materials.

Single-Course Enrollment

Interested in taking just one class? Some courses in this program (those courses designated by a ) are open for single-course enrollment to those who do not wish to earn the certificate. Because some courses require prior knowledge and experience in the field, those interested in taking individual courses need to submit these materials:

1. A completed application for single-course enrollment;
2. A résumé listing your work-related experience, and a typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing your experience/knowledge and how it was acquired.

Please note that courses taken as a non-certificate student are not automatically applied toward a certificate of completion in the program. Single-course enrollments are on a space-available basis. No certificate program fee is necessary; tuition is not accepted until you are notified of eligibility.