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…
UW does not provide health insurance for domestic students (U.S. citizens, green card holders, permanent residents, along with DACA and undocumented students). However, the UW offers health insurance to two student groups: graduate students whose UW employment positions qualify them for the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP) and international students on J1 and F1 student visas via the International Student Health Insurance Program (ISHIP). Finding a Health Insurance Plan If you are a domestic student residing in King County, and…
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…
International Student Services Offices The UW is home to over 8,000 international students representing more than 100 countries. The ISS staff at each campus advises international students with F-1 or J-1 visas who are enrolled in degree programs at the University of Washington. International Student Services helps: For more information and to work directly with your campus’s office, please visit their website.
Next Steps Accept Your Offer of Enrollment The first thing you need to do is to let us know you’re coming! This will include logging into MyGrad to register your intention to enroll. Please refer to the letter of acceptance from your department for more detail on how to officially accept your offer. Pay Your Deposit When you accept your offer, you will be asked to pay a deposit toward tuition. This will confirm your spot in your program and…
Request Reinstatement | Reinstatement Eligibility | Instructions for Requesting Reinstatement | Information for Graduate Programs A matriculated student previously registered in the Graduate School who has failed to maintain graduate student status (on-leave status or registration) but who wishes to resume studies in their previous graduate program must submit a reinstatement request to the Graduate School. Students approved for reinstatement must: Choose the quarter of reinstatement (students can submit a reinstatement request for the current academic quarter or the next academic quarter) Pay a…
Graduate students are required to maintain graduate status during their program of study. Failure to maintain this status requires reinstatement to the University of Washington. Students who desire to take a quarter or quarters off without going through the reinstatement process must apply for on-leave status for each quarter they do not register. For complete details regarding the on-leave policy, refer to Policy 3.5. LOG IN TO MYGRAD TO REQUEST ON-LEAVE STATUS On-leave Eligibility Must be a graduate student in good…
This policy establishes the Graduate School requirements for offering graduate school courses to graduate non-matriculated (GNM) students, including admissions, enrollment, and credits towards a later graduate program.
Who Qualifies? Eligibility is determined based on financial need or by participation in the McNair Scholars or PPIA Fellows program. Unfortunately, applicants studying on F or J visas are not eligible for application fee waivers. How to Apply Fee waiver request should be submitted at least seven (7) days before the posted application deadline. Complete all required portions of the application. Requesting a fee waiver is the last step before submitting your complete application. Proceed to the “Verify, Pay, and…
Degree Tracks Applications are for the following three types of students. Graduate School admission requirements and application procedures are different for each student type. Graduate students are working toward a master’s or doctoral degree. Students must be admitted as a graduate student in order to earn a degree. Visiting graduate students plan to transfer a limited number of graduate credits to their home institution where they are actively pursuing a graduate degree. Graduate non-matriculated (GNM) students are not currently seeking a degree but…