{"id":23,"date":"2014-06-03T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T17:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/bpsd\/wordpress\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-10-05T17:56:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T17:56:03","slug":"application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/bpsd\/prospective-students-2\/application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

Applications are on-line only via the University of Washington Graduate Admissions site:<\/p>\n

We do not accept Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) students.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application Fee Waiver Information<\/a><\/p>\n

The general steps for the online application process:<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to the UW Grad School application site: https:\/\/grad.uw.edu\/admissions\/apply-now\/<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Create a Login ID and Password.<\/li>\n
  3. Follow the application instructions through the Graduate School web site.<\/li>\n
  4. Fill out the on-line application form.<\/li>\n
  5. Online recommendations:<\/strong> Type in the 3 recommender’s names and e-mail addresses. Make sure you have selected “Online”. Once you submit the names, your recommenders will receive an automatic email telling them which web site to go to for uploading or copy-and-pasting the recommendation(s). After they have submitted the recommendation, you will then receive an email stating that the recommendation process has been completed. You can monitor the status of each recommendation on the application web site.<\/li>\n
  6. You must upload your unofficial transcripts<\/strong> into the application. We do not accept paper transcripts.<\/strong> <\/li>\n
  7. Upload your Statement of Purpose. Please address the following items in your statement of purpose and include any other information that you would like to share about yourself.\n
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    1. Earning a Ph.D. can be rewarding, personally and professionally. Explain why you want to pursue a Ph.D. and which elements of the UW BPSD program interest you. Which BPSD-affiliated faculty members\u2019 research interests you and why?<\/li>\n
    2. Describe your previous research experience. From that experience, what were the most successful and interesting aspects?<\/li>\n
    3. Graduate school is inherently challenging. Describe a time when you overcame a significant challenge, scientific or otherwise.<\/li>\n
    4. Diversity of thinking and backgrounds shape our academic community and drive our scientific research. Please describe any ways that your personal background, prior experiences or your perspectives on diversity of thought can contribute to the multifaceted learning community at the UW.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    5. Upload your CV.<\/li>\n
    6. Complete the online process by paying the application fee using your credit or debit card and submitting the on-line application.<\/li>\n
    7. You will then receive payment confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      GRE Scores<\/strong>: GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.<\/p>\n

      English Proficiency Note:<\/strong> Proficiency in English is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant\u00a0whose native language is not English\u00a0must demonstrate English language proficiency. Details of this requirement are located in\u00a0Policy 3.2<\/a> of the Graduate School policies. The BPSD Program adheres to the \u201cRecommended Score (ELP Satisfied without conditions)\u201d requirements for TOEFL, Duolingo and IELTS testing from the Graduate School. Applicants using test scores for English proficiency must have achieved the minimum Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied without conditions) on the test in order to be considered for admission into the program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      To submit official TOEFL scores: Use our Institution Code 4854.<\/h4>\n

      To submit official Academic IELTS scores: Use our Organization ID 365.<\/h4>\n

      Please see University of Washington Graduate Admissions<\/a> website for details. Only official testing scores may be submitted.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Applications are on-line only via the University of Washington Graduate Admissions site: We do not accept Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) students. Application Fee Waiver Information The general steps for the online application process: GRE Scores: GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process. English Proficiency Note: Proficiency in English is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant\u00a0whose native language is not English\u00a0must demonstrate English language proficiency. Details of…<\/p>\n

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