Undergraduate Degree Programs Online Application

Please complete the online form below to apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Film degree  program at Seattle Film Institute.

Apply by Mail?

If you'd prefer to apply by mail, Download the Acrobat PDF file at the bottom of this page to print out. Or contact us by phone, (800) 882-4734 or email info@seattlefilminstitute.com to have a form mailed to you. For the application to the Total Immersion Certificate Program, click here.  For the Masters Programs application, Click Here.

Undergraduate Programs

Application Checklist:

  • To be considered for a the BA in Film degree program, you must have a transferable AA Degree or equivalent college experience (90 credits).

  • APPLICATION and application fee (fee waived if applying online!)
  • APPLICATION ESSAY: Personal Essay: A short personal essay (250-1000 words) consisting of your autobiography and your plans for the future. If you’d like to discuss specific points, please tell us a little about who you are, how you became interested in filmmaking and what you hope to get out of this program. We encourage you to write your essay in a word processing program. When you are done writing, you can either attach the essay file to this application or copy the essay into the text entry box below.
  • TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, The two letters of recommendation can be from people who know you and your background on a personal level or they may come from current or former teachers, guidance counselors, or employers. Please include the names of those writing your letters in the form below. If you have not decided on whom you wish to write your letters, you can leave the section blank. The letters of recommendation may be submitted by email:
    info@seattlefilminstitute.com or sent to: Seattle Film Institute 1709 23rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
  • TRANSCRIPTS: An official transcript from any and all colleges/universities attended. You don't need to include the transcripts with this application, you can submit this application before we recieve the transcripts.
    This includes original transcripts from any institution where you might have taken credits that later transferred to another school. Whenever possible, your transcripts should come directly to the our Undergraduate Admissions Office from the college/university of origin.

SEND ALL SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION MATERIAL INCLUDING TRANSCRIPTS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (also for the print application form if you are NOT applying online) TO:

Undergraduate Admissions 
Seattle Film Institute
1709 23rd Ave. Seattle, WA 98122

Select the term above you intend to start in.

Name Contact Info

Personal and Contact Information:

Best number you can be reached at.

Alternate number where you can be reached.

U.S. Applicants please enter your Social Security number.

Seattle Film Institute is required to ask all U.S. citizens to identify their race or ethinic group. Your response is optional and will not affect admission to the school. Seattle Film Institute uses race/ethnicity data to remain in compliances with accreditation and Washington State educational requirements.

A personal essay of approximately 250 to 1000 words about yourself and your hopes and plans for the future is required with the application submission. We encourage you to write your essays in a word processing program and make full use of spell check. Once finished you can either attach the essay file to this application, or copy the essay text into the text entry box below.

The Admissions Committee considers this essay the most important document in your application so it should not be a self-promoting autobiographical account. The focus should be on particular motives, attitudes, and desires that lie behind your urge to pursue your creative and professional goals. If appropriate, you should also define what special interests and strengths you would bring to the program.

Alternatively, you may attach a file of your essay that you have composed separately. PDF file, or MS Word .doc or plain text files are all acceptable. If you prefer, you may mail your essay directly to us at our postal address.

Academic Experience

Please list any college, university, professional school, or other post-secondary institution at which you have studied before.

List the most recent first. All institutions must be reported.

If you're reporting more schools than there is room for, add them to the end of your personal essay.

Undergraduate Institution 1

Also add country if outside the US or Canada

Enter the Month and Year, use 01 for day of month.

If you earned a degree at this institution, enter the type of degree awarded (BA, BFA, BS, etc, the field or major, and the year it was awarded.

Enter the grade point average for this institution and degree.

Undergraduate Institution 2

Also add country if outside the US or Canada

Enter the Month and Year, use 01 for day of month.

If you earned a degree at this institution, enter the type of degree awarded (BA, BFA, BS, etc, the field or major, and the year it was awarded.

Enter the grade point average for this institution and degree.

Undergraduate Institution 3

Also add country if outside the US or Canada

Enter the Month and Year, use 01 for day of month.

If you earned a degree at this institution, enter the type of degree awarded (BA, BFA, BS, etc, the field or major, and the year it was awarded.

Enter the grade point average for this institution and degree.

Graduate Institution 1

Also add country if outside the US or Canada

Enter the Month and Year, use 01 for day of month.

Enter the field of study, and if completed, the type of degree awarded (MA, MFA, MS, etc, and the year awarded.

Enter the grade point average for this institution and degree path.

Graduate Institution 2

Also add country if outside the US or Canada

Enter the Month and Year, use 01 for day of month.

Enter the field of study, and if completed, the type of degree awarded (MA, MFA, MS, etc, and the year awarded.

Enter the grade point average for this institution and degree path.

I certify by signing this application that the information I have provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. (Type in your name as you would normally sign it.)

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