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How to Apply

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

If you are familiar with the program and application process, you can apply online or print an application form now.

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. Because courses are arranged sequentially and are offered only once each year, participants need to successfully complete each course in the previous term before they advance to the next term.

When the required courses are completed, participants earn a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.

Admission Requirements

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.

Technology Requirements: Program participants must have access to a VCR during the winter term.

Application Process

Rolling Review Process: The 2008-2009 program begins in September 2008. Applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed in the order they are received starting June 2 through August 25, 2008. After August 25, 2008 you are encouraged to call 206-685-8936 or e-mail us to learn if a program is still accepting applications.

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

1. A letter of application (maximum 2 pages, typed) describing your transferable skills, relevant experience or knowledge of the field, your ability to work in a collaborative setting, your expectations of the program, and how the program will help you meet your goals. You also need to specify which program track you are interested in (narrative film or documentary).
2. A story concept (maximum 250 words, typed) which describes your idea or concept for a dramatic or comedy short, or documentary (if applying online, include your story concept, in plain text format, with the letter of application).
3. 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.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $4,401 for the Documentary track and $4,673 for the Narrative Film track, excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks. There is a one-time $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee due when registering for the first-term course, and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. First term tuition of $1,315, plus the nonrefundable registration fee, is due by Sept. 15, 2008. Tuition includes all instructional costs, as well as studio rental time, camera, lighting, sound equipment, film and videotape stock and processing charges, and other materials used during class hours. The cost of textbooks and materials for work beyond class requirements is not included. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.

Refunds

Students must make a written request to withdraw. Written requests should be sent to UW Extension Registration Services, 4311 - 11th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105-4608 or e-mail uweoreg@extn.washington.edu. Students withdrawing by 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2006, are eligible for a full refund of all fees, excluding the one-time $50 certificate program fee and the $35 registration fee.

Cancellations

UW Extension reserves the right to cancel programs or classes with low enrollment.