Admissions

Application Procedure

Prior to starting the application process we recommend that you first review information located on the University of Washington Graduate Admissions web site. The Graduate Admissions web site contains information on:

• Summary of all graduate programs offered at the U.W. QERM is listed under Interdisciplinary Programs.
• Information on how to apply, including how to create a new applicant profile. Once you start the online application you can save your material and go back to it later before sending the final version.
• Application procedure information including required tests, when to apply, student status options and FAQ's.
• Information for prospective applicants including the U.W. Student Guide, U.W. Campus Tours and information about Seattle.
• Information for international applicants including demonstration of financial ability and additional application material required if you are an international student.
• Answers to frequently asked questions that will help you navigate through the application process.

Steps specified by The Graduate School (MS and PhD) - online submission:

• Select Your Graduate Program (QERM M.S. or Ph.D.)
• Review Requirements and Deadlines
• Report Prior Schools
• Report English Proficiency Scores (International Students)
• Review Checklist of Application Materials
• Pay Fee and Submit Application
• Print Application

Steps specified by QERM (MS and PhD) - online submission:

• Submit Resume or Vitae
• Submit Statement of Purpose
• Self Report GRE Scores
• Submit Personal History Statement
• Designate Recommendations

Additional steps to complete the application - mail to QERM:

• Copy of Graduate School Application (signed and dated)
• Set of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (send directly from the institution in a sealed envelope)
• Official GRE Scores should be sent directly from ETS (www.ets.org) to the U.W. - institution code 4854

  MAIL SIGNED APPLICATION AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIP(S) TO:
  Quantitative Ecology & Resource Management
  University of Washington
  Loew Hall, Room 304
  Box 352182
  Seattle, WA 98195-2182

International Applicants

International applicants will be required to mail additional information to Graduate Admissions. Please refer to the specific instructions for international students found on the Graduate Admissions website.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security-(DHS), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-(ICE), mandate all schools, including the University of Washington verify certification of adequate financial support from each international applicant without resorting to unauthorized employment. Additional information on demonstrating financial ability can be found on the Graduate Admissions website.

If you have questions about the application procedure, please contact Joanne Besch, QERM Graduate Program Assistant, at 206-616-9571 or jbesch@u.washington.edu