The Graduate School is proud to host public lectures for the community. Below you will find responses to general questions and concerns related to registering for and attending a Graduate School public lecture. Be sure to check event listings and your registration confirmation for specific information and details. How many tickets may I purchase per event? Individuals may purchase up to 4 tickets per lecture. If you are an educator who wants to reserve seats for a class, please email…
This page contains additional information on each requirement from Policy 1.4, as well as general FAQs on stacked degrees. Additional Information on Policy 1.4 “All graduate certificates must follow the policies outlined in Policy 1.2.” There is no distinction between a graduate certificate used as part of a stacked degree and a graduate certificate intended to be earned independently by a graduate student pursuing another degree or a student enrolled only in the certificate program. As such, the review and…
Technical Help General Questions Accreditation After You Have Submitted Your Application GPA Calculating Assistance Letters of Recommendation Tests Transcripts
Eligibility Criteria | Event | Theme | Prizes | Timeline | Proposal Submission Form | Proposal Guidelines & Selection Criteria | Preliminary Round | Past Winners | FAQs | Contact UW 3MT® is a professional development competition that celebrates the exciting capstone and research experiences of master’s and doctoral students at the University of Washington from all three campuses. The competition supports graduate students’ capacity to effectively explain their research or capstone project in three minutes, in a language appropriate…
If this is your first time applying to the University of Washington, you will need to create an applicant profile. Questions 1, 2, and 3 of the applicant profile are about your legal name(s) (your name as it appears on your passport, driver’s license, birth certificate, or other government-issued ID). It’s very important to answer these questions carefully, so that any official test scores you report (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT) can be matched to your application. We’re excited you are applying to…
Visiting graduate student status allows students who are actively pursuing a graduate degree (master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) at another college or university to take graduate courses at the University of Washington (UW) and transfer a limited number of credits back to their home institution. (Acceptance as a visiting graduate student does not confer priority for later admission to a graduate program at the UW.) The length of enrollment is determined by the number of quarters approved by the home institution…
The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. The fellowship includes up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, and the freedom to pursue innovative projects wherever they may lead. In addition, fellows take part in ongoing mentoring, symposia, and workshops with our vibrant community of more than 1200 fellows, a set of peers who span disciplines, generations, and geography. Before applying, we encourage you…
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD, its regional branch offices, its information centers, and DAAD professors around the globe provide information and financial support to more than 120,000 highly qualified students and faculty for international research and study. Visit the DAAD website for a full list of funded programs. Research grants are awarded to highly qualified candidates who have completed a master’s degree or diploma, to those who have…
Financial Ability Requirement After You’re Admitted English Language Proficiency Test Options TOEFL iBT TOEFL MyBest Duolingo IELTS Minimum Required Score (ELP Not Satisfied) – effective through Autumn Quarter 2024 admissions 80 80 105 6.5 Minimum Required Score (ELP Not Satisfied) – effective starting Winter Quarter 2025 admissions 80 80 110 6.5 Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied) – effective through Autumn Quarter 2024 admissions 92 or higher 92 or higher 120 or higher 7.0 or higher Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied) – effective starting Winter Quarter 2025 admissions 92…
To graduate with a master’s (thesis program) or doctoral (dissertation program) degree, students are required to submit an Electronic Thesis/Dissertation (ETD) and a Committee Approval Form to the Graduate School through the UW ETD Administrator Site. ETDs are distributed by ProQuest/UMI Dissertation Publishing and made available on an open access basis through UW Libraries ResearchWorks Service. The Graduate School partners with the UW Libraries to provide comprehensive resources for students as they write, submit, and publish academic theses or dissertations. These pages…