The Business Educational Opportunity Program (BEOP)
The Business Educational Opportunity Program (BEOP) is dedicated to helping underrepresented students achieve success in the UW Business School. BEOP services are geared towards providing assistance with admission, scholarships, academic advising and tutoring services. BEOP works with pre-business and business students to ensure a smooth transition to the Business School and an enriching educational experience. The BEOP services are designed to target three groups of underrepresented students: high school and community college students, current UW pre-majors, and UW Business Students.
Recruitment Activities:
For specific information on BEOP recruitment activities please contact Jai-Anana Elliott, Director
206-221-5128
Tutorial Services:
Tutorial Services: The BEOP has a long-standing relationship with the Office of Minority Affairs Instructional Center (IC). The IC provides year round tutorial services in business core subjects, including calculus, economics, statistics and accounting. A wide variety of tutors are available to meet with students on a drop in basis.
Accounting 199: This is a supplemental course offered to current UW BEOP students. Accounting 199 is a supplemental 2-credit course providing in-depth instruction and explanation about topics covered in Accounting 215. Students enrolled in Accounting 199 have a noticeably higher-grade 215 final grade, as well as an increased understanding of Accounting.
Writing Skills Assessment Workshop: During the Winter quarter the IC offers a 6-week tutorial program that prepares students to take the Written Communications Skills Assessment Test. As part of the admission requirements all students are required to take the essay exam, which is 35% of the admissions decision.
BEOP Workshops:
These quarterly information sessions are collaboratively planned between counselors in the EOP Counseling Center and the BEOP Director. The primary objective is to help inform EOP students of the stages of preparation for applying to the Business School. The workshops are designed to give students the information needed to complete a competitive application. Topics include information on prerequisites to the major, the application process, the writing/essay preparation workshop, course scheduling, tutorial services, scholarships, student organizations within the Business School, and how to declare pre-business status. Workshops combine a wide variety of campus resources including faculty, staff, students and reference information about resources.
Scholarships:
The UW Business School annually awards over $240,000 in scholarships. EOP students are eligible for specifics scholarships. These awards are based on EOP affiliation and financial need. Scholarships deadline is April 5. For additional information about scholarships please contact the BEOP office.
