Applying to the Economics Major
How to Apply?
Check to be sure that you meet the major requirements to apply. To check departmental requirements, click here.
To apply for either the BA or the BS in Economics requires the following materials:
- A completed application form (available in Condon 413 or below),
- A current unofficial UW transcript, which can be obtained from the Undergraduate Advising Gateway Center in Mary Gates Hall,
- For students who have any transfer credits from other colleges or universities, we need your advising file, which includes transcripts from other schools as well as the UW transfer evaluation form. Your advising file can be obtained from Undergraduate Advising in Mary Gates Hall. If you are already in another major, then request a copy of your advising file from that program.
Drop off the complete application packet in person at the Advising Office in Condon 413 during office hours. An adviser will review the application at this time.
When to Apply?
You can apply any quarter provided that you have completed all the prerequisites courses. Applications are due no later than the second Friday of the quarter.
The Department of Economics admits ALL students who have satisfied ALL the requirements for admission. Applications are processed during the quarter in the order received. Students are admitted and notifications are mailed within a few weeks of submitting a qualifying application.
Getting the Application
The application for the major is available online. You will need
the Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view this document. If you do not
have Acrobat, click here
to get it. To download the application, click on the appropriate link
below. Printed copies of the application are available from the advising
office, in Condon Hall, room 413.
Bachelor of Science Application
When you have completed the required classes, fill out the application and return it in person with an unofficial transcript and your undergraduate advising file to Economics Undergraduate Advising, Condon 413.
Last Updated May 6, 2008
