University Of Washington Foster
Application Deadlines for 2025-2026 / Class of 2028
Round 1
Application Deadline: October 1, 2025
Decision Notification: December 20, 2025
Round 2
Application Deadline: January 7, 2026
Decision Notification: March 28, 2026
Round 3
Application Deadline: March 12, 2026
Decision Notification: May 15, 2026
Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CST the day of the deadline.
The following are the main essay questions on the 2025-2026 / Class of 2028 UW Foster MBA application:
Essay 1
Post-MBA Plans – Tell us your ideas about what lies ahead for you in your career. What are the gaps or deficiencies currently preventing you from pursuing these potential career paths? How do you plan to use your time in the Foster MBA program to fill these gaps and advance your career? (750 words maximum)
Essay 2
Foster Mission Statement: TOGETHER – WE FOSTER LEADERS, WE FOSTER INSIGHTS, WE FOSTER PROGRESS – TO BETTER HUMANITY. This is the Foster School’s mission statement, and it serves as the north star for how we do business here. Please select one part of our mission statement and describe how it resonates with you in your personal or professional life. (500 words)
Essay 3 (Optional)
Include this essay if you have additional information that you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application. (500 words maximum, optional)
Essay 4 (Optional)
At the Foster School of Business, we embrace inclusion and belonging as two of the foundations of both successful business strategy and a world-class educational experience. We share the University’s dedication to promoting the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas. We welcome you to share some of the ways you have practiced inclusion and promoted belonging. (500 words maximum, optional)
Visit the UW Foster admissions website for more application information.
Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information.