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
Thursday, February 4, 2027 - Virtual Visit Day for invited applicants (activities TBD)
December 1, 2026 - February 2027 - Faculty will review applicant files, and conduct informal interviews. Top choice candidates will be invited to attend a virtual visit day on February 4, 2027.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026,
The UW Psychology Diversity Steering Committee is putting on their sixth virtual recruitment event on September 29th at 3:00 pm PT. This event is a great opportunity for anyone who is considering a PhD in psychology, to learn more about the UW psychology program (including the different areas of research, funding, and admissions), and participate in a Q&A session with current graduate students and faculty. The event will last two hours and is open to all, especially students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
To register for the live zoom event or to receive the recording, please sign up at this link: REGISTER HERE: https://psych.uw.edu/diversity/virtual-recruitment-event
Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Application will be available online to apply for Autumn 2027
Monday, June 22, 2026: We will be updating our materials and processes for 2027 with intent to publish in late August 2026. Please check back here then!
We do not require GRE scores for admissions.
Materials for the 2027 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, 2026 - Deadline: December 1, 2026. Be sure to select Autumn 2027.
- 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.