Students pursuing concurrent graduate degrees—such as two certificates, a certificate and a master’s degree, two master’s degrees, or a master’s degree and a Ph.D.—must fulfill specific requirements to graduate or be awarded a certificate. This page outlines the steps and expectations to ensure timely and accurate processing by the Graduate Enrollment Management Services (GEMS). A manual degree audit is required due to limitations in the MyGradProgram/MyPlan degree audit system. Scroll down to see an illustrated guide to credit sharing allowances in concurrent degrees. Eligibility and Requirements Submitting your…
This policy defines the graduate degree at the University of Washington and provides information on proposing a new graduate degree program.
This email was sent to GPAs and GPCs from the Graduate School Dean on July 2, 2026. Letter from the Dean Dear GPAs and GPCs, As the campus quiets down, I hope you’re getting an opportunity to rest and recharge over the summer. In preparation for the upcoming academic year, I wanted to share a few updates from the Graduate School. One of our major priorities this year is a comprehensive redesign of the Graduate School website. Our goal is…
This newsletter was sent from the Graduate School Dean to UW leadership on July 2, 2026. Letter from the Dean Dear colleagues, As another academic year ends, I want to thank you for your partnership over the past year. It has been a privilege to work alongside so many dedicated faculty, staff and campus leaders who are deeply committed to supporting graduate education and advancing the University of Washington’s mission. There is much to celebrate! Throughout the year, our graduate students have continued…
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The Gatzert Child Welfare Fellowship is a one-quarter fellowship awarded to UW Ph.D. candidates writing dissertations that contribute to the lives of children with disabilities. The 2023 awardees support disability justice and mobility through their dissertation research and professional activities. Maddie N. Zdeblick Learning Sciences “Transforming Educational Theater Towards Disability Justice” Maddie N. Zdeblick (she/her) is a Seattle-based teaching artist, theater director, and PhD candidate in education at the University of Washington Seattle. In research and practice, Maddie is passionate…
This year, one UW graduate student received a grant through the U.S. Fulbright Student Program to serve as an English teaching assistant in Mexico. This popular grant allows graduate students and alumni to gain more international experience and build skills in facilitation and leadership. Megan Wing, who recently received her Master’s of Education in instruction and curriculum from the UW’s College of Education, will be living and teaching in Mexico this coming year. Megan Wing hadn’t always planned to become…
Japan, the Philippines and Israel are a few of the countries where University of Washington graduate students and alumni will be studying and working next year, with six students awarded Fulbright Fellowships for 2023. The U.S. scholarship program is the largest international exchange opportunity in the country for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching. This year’s group of graduate students and alumni will be using their awards to study everything from Ukrainian refugee health experiences to multilingual…
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