QERM: An Interdisciplinary Graduate Program


Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Please feel free to contact our office if the information below does not answer your questions. You may also want to check out the list of FAQ's put together by students currently in the program. That information can be found on the QERM Wikipedia site.

What educational background do I need in order to apply?

QERM students come from a variety of academic backgrounds including: applied mathematics, mathematics, aquatic and fishery sciences, marine affairs, forest resources, biology, biostatistics, statistics, microbiology, physics and environmental science. Applying students have generally completed college-level courses in probability and mathematical statistics, linear algebra, and differential equations.

Applicants should have a background in probability and mathematical statistics, linear algebra, and differential equations. If possible, applicants with little or no statistical background are advised to take additional coursework prior to applying to the program. Although not mandatory, this background will make your application more competitive.

What is the deadline for applications?

The deadline for domestic applicants (US citizens, permanent US residents, and immigrants with Green Cards) is January 15.

Due to the time required for processing international applications, applicants applying are strongly encouraged to submit the application and transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions by November 1.

How do I apply?

Applications to The Graduate School must be submitted on-line. For more information on the application process, please read the instructions and select the links that best apply to you (international student or domestic student). Application materials are slightly different for each group, so please read carefully.

If accepted to the program, will I receive any financial support?

Generally, the QERM program provides entering students with a support package that includes a tuition waiver, stipend for living expenses and health insurance. After the first year of study students are responsible for securing their own support. Typically, this is in the form of a research assistantship or teaching assistantship from another academic unit.

When should I take the GRE?

You should plan on taking the GRE well in advance of the application deadline to ensure that this important information is considered along with the rest of your application materials. For example, domestic applicants should plan to have taken the GRE by the end of December (at the latest) to ensure the scores arrive by the January 15 deadline.

How recent must my GRE scores be in order to be acceptable for review by the admissions committee?

GRE scores are acceptable up to 5 years after the date the test was taken.

What is the GRE institutional code for the University of Washington?

The GRE Institutional Code for the University of Washington is: 4854

What is it like to live in Seattle and the Northwest?

One of the greatest benefits of attending the University of Washington is the opportunity to live in a beautiful, safe, culturally diverse, and yes, often overcast, part of the country. The coffee, the salmon, and the quality of life can't be topped anywhere else!

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