Graduate studies in Psychology at the University of Washington are designed for students interested in a science and research-oriented program. Please read all information carefully before applying to determine whether our program is the right program for you, including a list of frequently asked questions. There is also a frequently asked questions for clinical admissions. You may also find some of the information for current graduate students helpful as you make your decision.
June 4, 2024: We do not require GRE scores for admissions. We will be updating our materials and processes for 2025 with intent to publish in late August 2024. Please check back here then!
August 12, 2024: Department application materials have been updated below for Autumn 2025 admission
September 1, 2024: UW Graduate School Application for Autumn 2025 admission consideration opens.
September 1, 2024: Child Clinical Faculty will not admit for Autumn 2025.
September 16, 2024: Thinking of Graduate School in Human Neuroscience?
October 1, 2024: Diversity Stering Committee’s virtual recruitment event from 3-5pm. Apply to attend here: https://psych.uw.edu/diversity/virtual-recruitment-event
December 2, 2024: Application Deadline, Application submission for autumn 2025 is closed. Submitted files are in review.
February 5, 2025: All invitations to applicants to the campus in-person interviews have been made.
February 13, 2025: Date for in-person interviews. If you are contacted to attend, we hope you will be able to make it.
March, 2025: Initial offers and denials will be sent
Materials for the 2025 Admissions cycle (now available):
- Admissions Application Newsletter: This is a guide to our application process, a required download. It explains each component of our application.
- UW Graduate School Application: All applicants to a UW graduate program must complete this online application and submit the application fee. You will be required to upload all of your application into this online process. Available: September 1, 2024 - Deadline: December 2, 2024. Be sure to select Autumn 2025 in the new application system.
- Application Checklist: The checklist is for both U.S. and International Applicants.
- Admissions Statistics Brochure: This brochure contains GPA statistics for our past 3 incoming cohorts, along with diversity recruiting information.
Please write us if you experience any problems with these files. Thank you and Good luck.