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How to Apply

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

Admission Requirements

This program requires a basic understanding of how your camera functions. Previous darkroom experience is not required. Students provide their own 35 mm camera, film and photo quality paper for this program. Although a digital camera is not required, most students will find it useful to have access to a basic digital camera for the Basic and Advanced Digital Techniques courses.

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.

Earning the Certificate

Participants are evaluated in each course on the basis of standards established by the advisory board and instructors. At the end of each course, participants are notified of successful or unsuccessful completion. Because courses are arranged sequentially, participants need to successfully complete each course in the previous term before they advance to the next term. When the required courses are completed in this noncredit program, participants earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.

Application Process

The Autumn 2008 program 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: Please 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 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. 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.

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; and

2. A résumé listing your work experience, and a typed (250-word maximum) letter of interest describing why you are interested in the course and your background/skills in photography.

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.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $3,297, 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 $1,099 is due by September 23, 2008. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change.

Refunds

To receive a 100% refund, minus the $35 non refundable registration fee, you must send a written request to withdraw the day before the first day of class. Email to uweoreg@extn.washington.edu or fax to 206-685-9359.

Cancellations

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