Admissions
August 18, 2020
Autumn 2020 In-Person Course Option for New International (F1 and J1) Graduate Students
The original version of this message was sent to GPAs & GPCs on August 11st via e-mail. Incoming, new international graduate students who were not previously enrolled in March who will be entering the U.S. with an initial I-20 record will not be permitted to take 100% of courses online. Students starting a new degree…
August 4, 2020
AEP Test, AEP Courses, and Appeal Interview
This message is shared on behalf of International & English Language Programs Office: We are pleased to announce that the AEP (Academic English Program) test will be available online later this month, so please share this information with your students who are currently required to take AEP courses. AEP Test: Online AEP testing and registration…
July 8, 2020
2020 Enrollment Updates: Certified Electronic Transcripts
Effective for 2020, the Graduate School is now accepting certified electronic transcripts to verify degree(s) of incoming graduate students. While GEMS will continue to accept mailed paper transcripts, we encourage e-transcripts to save students shipping costs, expedite enrollment, and support the UW’s green initiatives. This development is especially timely considering that many institutions are operating…
June 12, 2020
Website Updates: International Students
In order to support our F-1 and J-1 International Graduate Students, GEMS has several pages to assist students and advisors: Admitted International Graduate Students is our portal for incoming students that explains the post-offer process and steps. F-1/J-1 students are linked to this page within their graduate application’s pre-registration page. COVID-19 Admissions FAQs answers questions specific to the…
March 18, 2020
Spring 2020: Convey Admissions Decision Deadline
Please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Friday, April 3rd, is an important admission deadline for Spring Quarter. The following actions should be taken in MyGradProgram no later than April 3rd: Submit admission petitions Confirm the student has withdrawn from all classes (see SRF100 in the Student Database or MGP transcripts). Defer – admitted for Spring 2020 deferring to…
March 6, 2020
TOEFL MyBest Scores Update
We have important updates for you regarding the TOEFL test to demonstrate English proficiency: The UW Student Database (SDB) and MyGradProgram (MGP) now show a new test type called “TOEFL MyBest.” These are the highest section scores from all valid TOEFL test dates. The total score for MyBest displays as “TOEFLB”; the total score for TOEFLibt displays as TOEFLI. In MGP Graduate Applicant Detail page, the Academic…
February 28, 2020
Updates to MGP Funding Page; Best Practices for Student I-20 Requests (2020)
If you are offering department financial support (RA/TA/Fellowship/scholarship) to an international graduate applicant: complete the International Student Funding Detail page. To access, go to MGP >> View Applicants >> the student’s application >> Funding Info tab. (We can’t process the I-20 without this departmental funding information entered here.) The updated International Student Funding Detail page…
February 12, 2020
2020 Admissions and Coronavirus
As the situation with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to unfold, some of you have expressed concern about admissions applications, especially in light of temporary US embassy closures and the Presidential Proclamation suspending entry into the U.S. from affected areas. The Graduate School strongly recommends that you continue to give all applicants full consideration, just…
January 31, 2020
Admissions Disruptions Due to Coronavirus
Due to the Level 1 Public Health Emergency Response in China related to the coronavirus, two major test providers have announced suspensions of tests utilized by many of our applicants: ETS has suspended TOEFL testing in China through the end of February. ETS has suspended GRE testing in China through the end of February. IELTS…
January 7, 2020
Critical Reminder: Winter 2020 – Convey Admissions Decisions Deadline
Please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Friday, January 10, is an important admission deadline for Winter Quarter. The following actions should be taken in MyGradProgram no later than January 10: Submit admission petitions Confirm the student has withdrawn from all classes (see SRF100 in the Student Database or MGP transcripts). Defer – admitted for Winter 2020 deferring to a…
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