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 and an FAQ specific to clinical admissions.
General Admissions FAQ Clinical Admissions FAQ
February 12, 2026 - Virtual Visit Day for invited applicants (activities TBD)
December 1, 2025 - February 2026 - Faculty will review applicant files, and conduct informal interviews. Top choice candidates will be invited to attend a virtual visit day on February 12, 2026.
September 30, 2025: DSC Virtual Recruitment 2025 Event - Details found here, and register by September 23rd: https://psych.uw.edu/diversity/virtual-recruitment-event
October 16, 2025: Graduate Program in Neuroscience info sessions: Details found here:
https://gpneuro.uw.edu/prospective-students/recruitment-and-information-sessions/
August 14, 2025: REGISTER NOW! For the DSC Virtual Recruitment 2025: https://psych.uw.edu/diversity/virtual-recruitment-event
June 9, 2025: We will be updating our materials and processes for 2026 with intent to publish in late August 2025. Please check back here then!
June 9, 2025: We do not require GRE scores for admissions.
Materials for the 2026 Admissions cycle:
- 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, 2025 - Deadline: December 1, 2025. Be sure to select Autumn 2026 in the new application system.
- Application Checklist: The checklist is for both U.S. and International Applicants.
- Admissions Statistics: Contains application numbers, admission and enrollment actuals, and GPA statistics for our past 3 incoming cohorts
Please write us if you experience any problems with these files. Thank you and Good luck.