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Danforth Educational Leadership Program

Director: Kathy Kimball, 206-221-3452
kkimball@u.washington.edu

University of Washington
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Box 353600
Seattle, WA 98195-3600
Fax: 206-616-6762

For information contact:

Brieanne Hull
206-221-3468
bmc83@u.washington.edu

Important Dates and Deadlines

Overview | Requirements | Process | Dates & Deadlines | Costs | Funding

February 1 Danforth Application Deadline
Online application must be submitted and printed copies of all application materials must be received in the Danforth Office by 5pm
February
8-24
Applicant Interviews
Each interview will be approximately 1 hour, followed by a 45 minute on-site writing sample.

State-funded intern applications may be delivered at the time of interview.
February 28 FAFSA priority deadline
All students are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a critical step to ensure eligibility for a number of scholarship opportunities. The UW Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) recommends that applications be submitted by February 15 to ensure priority processing. For additional information, visit http://admit.washington.edu/Paying/Postbacs/FinancialAid
March 1 Admissions Decisions
Applicants will be notified via email at the address indicated on their application. Printed letters and additional information will follow via postal mail.
March 4 State-Funded Intern Applications deadline (optional)
Applications are due to the Danforth office. We will perform an initial review to ensure that applications are complete and meet all requirements. Applications will be delivered to Olympia prior to the state deadline.

State-funded Intern information: http://www.awsp.org
March 25 Letters of Commitment and Deposit due
Admitted applicants must return a Letter of Commitment and $100 deposit to confirm their acceptance into the program. The deposit will be applied to the first quarter's tuition.
April Danforth 23 Orientation
Date TBD.
July 18-23 Residential Summer Institute
Tentative date.
August 2-6 Summer institute, cont'd
Students meet daily on campus for full-day sessions.