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September 17, 2021

Autumn 2021: Convey Admissions Decision Deadline

Please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Tuesday, October 5th, is an important admission deadline for Autumn Quarter. The following actions should be taken in MGP no later than October 5: Submit admission petitions after you confirm a student has withdrawn from all classes (see SRF100 in the Student Database or MGP transcripts). Defer – admitted for Autumn…


July 22, 2021

Graduate School Accepting International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

We are happy to announce that the Graduate School is accepting International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test scores. We will be updating Memo 8: Graduate School English Language Proficiency Requirements and Memo 15: Conditions of Appointment for TAs who are not Native Speakers of English with details including these scores:  Memo 8: IELTS   …


June 18, 2021

Video Conferencing in Doctoral Examinations & Admissions Deferrals

June 17th: Amendment to Policy Exception for Video Conferencing in Doctoral Examinations We are writing to amend the policy exception for Video Conferencing in Doctoral Examinations: The Graduate School will continue to allow a student or any member of the supervisory committee to participate in doctoral exams by video conference during Autumn Quarter 2021 and…


June 11, 2021

Changes in AEP Placement

In response to UW International & English Language Programs’ recent announcement about changes in AEP Placement (see below), GEMS has removed references to the AEP Placement Test from the Graduate School’s website. Please direct students with an English Language Proficiency Requirement per Memo 8 to the AEP placement webpage. Thank you for helping us support…


March 16, 2021

Spring 2021: Convey Admissions Decision Deadline

Please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Friday, April 2nd, is an important admission deadline for Spring Quarter. The following actions should be taken in MGP no later than April 2nd: Submit admission petitions Confirm the student has withdrawn from all classes (see SRF100 in the Student Database or MGP transcripts). Defer – admitted for Spring 2021 deferring to a future quarter Early Entry* – admitted to…


February 2, 2021

Best Practices for Student I-20 Requests (2021)

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.) Awards approved by the Graduate School (International Student Tuition Waiver;…


December 29, 2020

Minimum Admissions Requirements & New Help File

Advisors are encouraged to review UW Admissions Procedures, which explains the roles of the Graduate School and the graduate programs in graduate admissions (forward this information to your admissions committees as needed). The following Graduate School minimum requirements should be confirmed prior to an offer of admission to graduate school. For complete details please review Minimum Admission…


December 17, 2020

Winter 2021: Convey Admissions Decision Deadline

In advance of the upcoming holidays, please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Friday, January 8th, is an important admission deadline for Winter Quarter. The following actions should be taken in MGP no later than January 8: Submit admission petitions Confirm the student has withdrawn from all classes (see SRF100 in the Student Database or MGP transcripts). Defer – admitted for Winter…


November 20, 2020

English Language Admissions Updates

GPAs & GPCs received a message on November 18 regarding AEP Placement Test and Memo 8 Updates. Here are related website and application updates: Understanding the Application Process: COVID-19 Updates section is updated to reflect the new Duolingo policy per Memo 8. COVID-19 Admissions FAQ: Duolingo section is updated. COVID-19 Admissions FAQ: Enrollment Updates now includes information about…


September 16, 2020

Autumn 2020: Convey Admissions Decisions Deadline

Please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Tuesday, October 6th, is an important admission deadline for Autumn Quarter. The following actions should be taken in MGP no later than October 6: Submit admission petitions Confirm the student has withdrawn from all classes (see SRF100 in the Student Database or MGP transcripts). Defer – admitted for Autumn 2020 deferring to…



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