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Application for Graduate Study at the University of Washington

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New Applicants

Start Your Application

Programs open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines. To confirm your program’s application dates, start a new application in the admissions system and check the Program Requirements page, or consult the detailed listing on the Find a Program page.

NOTE: The professional programs listed below at the UW do not use this online application. Please consult their websites for admissions information and application instruction.

School of Law (JD) | School of Dentistry (DDS) | School of Pharmacy (PharmD) | School of Medicine (MD)


Returning Applicants

Log in to your account to:

  • Update your applicant profile
  • Create a new application
  • Edit or submit an existing application(s)
  • Pay the application fee
  • Check the status of a submitted application for information such as:
    • receipt of letters of recommendation
    • receipt of test scores
    • a decision on your application
    • if you are requesting a F-1 or J-1 visa, steps to obtain a visa application 

Application Fee 

The nonrefundable application fee is $90.00 (USD) or $75.00 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications. This subject to change without notice. The fee can be paid only online, using a MasterCard or Visa credit/debit card.

Note: each submitted application requires a separate fee.

Fee Waivers

Select applicants who can demonstrate need or are enrolled in specific programs may request an application fee waiver.


Questions?

Contact the Graduate School at uwgrad@uw.edu or 206.685.2630. The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

To request disability accommodation in the admission and application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 (Voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu.