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(updated 2.4.25)

Your personal and academic achievements qualified you for admission to the ���ߺ���'s prestigious ���ߺ���. When you become an educational leader with the UW ���ߺ���, you’re not only earning a globally recognized ���ߺ��� degree, you’re also getting a top-notch education.

This section of our site serves as a guide for our admitted students. Here, you'll learn more about how to begin your journey and you'll find information about accepting your admission, campus life, resources, events, and more! 

Next steps

Below, you'll find more information to help guide you through your next steps before you join us on-campus. International students must also complete enrollment steps. If you have further questions regarding next steps, we recommend reaching out to the Office of Student Services for guidance.

Let's make it official!

1. Accept your offer

The UW ���ߺ��� does not have a specific date for accepting your admission unless this is communicated in your offer email. However, students are encouraged to let us know as soon as they are able. International students are encouraged to do this by early spring to ensure time for visa processing.

Once you are ready to make your decision about the UW ���ߺ���, return to the , log in with your e-mail address and password, and indicate your decision.

If you are unsure about accepting your offer of admission, please reach out to your advisor. Your advisor is best suited to assess what options exist given your individual needs, including deferring your admission to the following academic year. 

2. Create your UW NetID

If you choose to accept the offer of admission, you will need to (if you have not done so already) before proceeding to the next steps. UW NetID stands for ���ߺ��� Network Identification. Your UW NetID and password are your account for accessing your UW information and other online services.

3. Confirm enrollment and pay the deposit

To confirm your intent to enroll, you will be required to submit your $250 . Once you accept your offer of admission and pay the enrollment deposit, you have successfully confirmed enrollment.

Before courses begin, make sure to remember to register when your registration period opens. For more information about registration periods, check out the  website!

4. Send official transcripts and immunization records

You will need to and documenting . If your degree is still in progress, please wait until your degree has posted to send your transcripts to the Graduate School!

5. Submit materials for visa processing (International students only):

If you are an international applicant, you will also need to upload the .

Declining admission

If you decide not to enroll with the College, please indicate your decision in your to help us manage our wait lists and enrollments.

Gearing up!

Register for Admitted Students Day

You are invited to participate in our in-person and virtual Admitted Students Days on April 10th (in-person) and April 11th (online). You’ll have the opportunity to engage with our faculty, current students, and staff.

More information here!

Submit your FAFSA

Make sure to submit your FAFSA by the February 28, 2025 priority deadline. You can still file after this date, but you will not be considered for priority aid. A FAFSA submission is required to receive federal financial aid and to be considered for need-based funding. (Federal School Code for UW is 003798). .

Apply for scholarships

The ���ߺ��� offers a limited number of need- and merit-based scholarships to graduate students each year. Fill out the Graduate Student General Scholarships by March 10, 2025 to be considered. Also, check out the resources from the on funding the cost of you degree. 

Understand Washington residency

The ���ߺ��� may require you to submit a Residence Questionnaire to verify that you have established bona fide domicile in the state of Washington for tuition and fee purposes. This questionnaire is required to be completed by anyone claiming in-state residency who (1) attended college outside Washington; or (2) attended college in Washington previously as a resident, but was not enrolled, in all or in part, during the last academic year (Autumn through Spring). The classification process can take longer than 6 weeks for a determination. .

Keep you address updated

If your address changes at any time prior to your enrollment, update your information by returning to the . After you log in, look for the “update profile” link in the top right corner of the application screen.

Complete the Husky Prevention & Response online course

Every member of the UW community has a role to play in creating and maintaining a University free from violence, harassment, and discrimination. on preventing and responding to sex- and gender-based violence and harassment. Complete the required course — which takes 60-90 minutes — before the start of your first quarter. If you do not complete the course, you may be unable to register for future quarters. If you become a student employee while at UW, you will be required to complete a student employee version of the course as well.

Learn about your Husky Card

is the official identification card for members of the UW community, but its use goes well beyond just an identification card. It provides access to services and opportunities, including campus libraries, with many Seattle-area businesses offering discounts to Husky Cardholders. By adding funds to a Husky Card, cardholders can pay for laundry, campus dining, and even items at the University Book Store.

Almost there!

Register for orientation

The ���ߺ��� offers several orientations for new students to attend. While all new students are encouraged to attend the ���ߺ���’s New Graduate Student Orientation, your program may also offer a program-specific orientation. You will need to register for the orientation(s) you’d like to attend. Make sure to check your email for updates.

More information coming in the summer!

Advising and coursework selection

You are encouraged to contact your faculty advisor/program director as early as possible to discuss coursework for your program. For more information about course registration periods, check out the  website!

While not required prior to registering, advising can be a helpful start to your first quarter. (NOTE: Danforth, L4L, IslandWood, IAL, and School Psychology students will receive specific registration information – contact your program administrator for details). If you have additional questions about enrolling, contact the Office of Student Services.

Register for classes

Detailed information will be sent in mid-June. Don’t forget to register by July 1! Before you register, view the  and . For more information on registration, visit the  page to learn more about how to register using an SLN, how to view the UW Time Schedule, and more! 

Explore the UW campus

! Check out information from our visitor center on how to get to campus, parking on campus, or take an in-person or virtual tour.

Explore student organizations

Get involved! Check out some of our CoE student organizations. 

Student support resources

Learn more about some of the support services available to students:

Join our email lists

We offer a variety of mailing lists that students can subscribe to.

Let's connect!

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Questions?

Please direct general questions to the Office of Student Services and specific program questions to your faculty advisor, searchable in the online faculty directory.