Admissions
Applications are accepted for the Fall cohort (a group of students progressing through the program together). Applications received by March 15 receive priority consideration. After the March 15 priority deadline, applications are reviewed monthly until July, then reviews occur every two weeks until the cohort is full or two weeks prior to the start of the new quarter.
You are welcome to apply at any time, but remember there are only 30 spots in the cohort, so late applications will be accepted as space is available. Apply online before all spots are filled.
If you are not ready to join in the fall, the following winter quarter is open to new applicants as space allows.
Requirements for Admissions
A Business, Accounting, or Real Estate AAS-T (Associate of Applied Science – Transfer) offers the best preparation for the International Business (IBN) B.A.S. degree. However, the Associate of Business DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) is an exceptional option as well. Any two-year degree or 75+ college credits earned with a 2.0 or better GPA, plus the prerequisites will meet our eligibility requirements.
If you have completed most, but not all, of the prerequisites, you can still explore starting the program this fall. Consideration may be given to applicants who have the majority of their prerequisites completed. Contact the B.A.S. program advisor to see if you are eligible to apply.
Program Application Required
There are just 30 spaces available in the IBN B.A.S. program each year. The program is open to students who meet our eligibility criteria, including 75+ college credits, GPA of 2.0 or higher, and program prerequisites. North expects that the number of qualified applicants will exceed the number of available enrollment spaces, so please apply early.
How to Apply
You must be a North student and have a ctclink ID and password. Use this to obtain a SeattleColleges.edu email and log in credential necessary to apply to the BAS. See the Application Details section below. The online application will be available beginning in January for the upcoming fall quarter. Applications submitted by March 15 for the upcoming fall quarter will receive priority consideration. Additional deadlines will be provided if spaces are still available in the program. If you have questions about the application or application deadline, please contact the B.A.S. program at (206) 934-3790, or email BAS-Info@seattlecolleges.edu.
Program Start Date
Each year the new cohort will begin the program in September for the fall quarter. Students may also join the new fall cohort starting in the following winter quarter. And, only for IB B.A.S. students, you can join the next fall cohort early and start in spring quarter.
Prerequisites
- Completion of an associate’s degree or 75 or more college credits with a 2.0 GPA or better
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses:
- ENGL&101 English Composition IBUS&201 Business Law or RES 170 Real Estate Law
- BUS 210 Business and Economic Statistics or MATH&146 Introduction to Statistics
- ACCT&201 Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT&202 Principles of Accounting II
- ACCT&203 Managerial Accounting
Application Details
- Apply to the College first – click the “Apply Now!” button in the top right corner. In a few days you will receive your student identification number for North Seattle College in an email. Use that number to activate your college (ctclink) account as described in the email. Once you establish your ctclink ID and password, you then use your ctclink ID and password to create your college email. The email will follow this convention firstname.lastname@seattlecolleges.edu. Finally, you will create your own private password for your SeattleColleges.edu account.
- The IBN BAS has a criteria-based admissions process with limited spots available, therefore you must complete a separate application to join the program. In order to apply (Log in) to the application you will need your SeattleColleges.edu email and password. Submit your application for the IBN B.A.S. program which includes:
- Reviewing and updating applicant information.
- Submitting a current résumé containing work experience and skills relevant to the degree.
- Submitting a personal statement of why you are interested in the degree and what you expect to do in the field. (See the application for the specific personal statement prompts). Be sure to address all elements of the prompt to obtain a high score!
- Submitting unofficial transcripts from all past and present colleges and universities attended.
NOTE: Please read application instructions carefully to ensure your application will be accepted.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for eligible students. To learn about eligibility requirements and to apply please visit our webpage - Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA Simplification Act.
Submit all required documents to the Financial Aid Office. Application information is available online.
International Students Welcome
International students should contact the International Programs Office prior to applying to the IBN B.A.S. degree. You may contact the International Program Office at (206) 934-3672 or visit their website for more information.
Washington State Employee Tuition Waiver
The IBN B.A.S. degree allows qualifying Washington state employees to use the State Employee Tuition Waiver in the IBN B.A.S. program. Students wishing to use the State Employee Tuition Waiver must still apply to the program and meet all the prerequisite requirements. Full details regarding the policy and the special application process can be found here.
Other Tuition Waivers/Assistance for Veterans/Active Duty and Seniors
Military Personnel
Our program encourages Veterans and Active Duty Military to apply. International Business is a solid career path for military personnel.
International Business requires problem-solving, an understanding of business operations, supply-chains, and program delivery that our veterans and active duty personnel may be able to apply from their service experience. Please visit our webpage for more information.
Seniors
Looking for a second career after retirement? Maybe starting a new business? North Seattle College offers tuition waivers for seniors. Please visit our webpage for more information.