Program Detail

Degree Information

Degree Offered: MASTER OF COMMUNICATION
CIP Code: 09.0101
Campus: Seattle

Admission Requirements and Contact Information

Our annual admissions process consists of multiple rounds. Please see detailed deadline and notification information for each round on our website. We encourage all applicants to watch or attend an Admissions Event before beginning your application

Contact Information 
Heather N. Werckle, Assistant Director of Academic Services
Program Website
+1 206-543-6745
commlead@uw.edu

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Requirements and Prerequisites
Applicants must meet all UW Graduate School minimum admissions requirements to be eligible for consideration.

Our Communities and Networks degree (MCCN) is designed for mid-career applicants. Applicants are required to have at least two years of full-time work experience in any field, post-bachelor’s degree, to apply for this degree (or the cumulative equivalent of part-time work).

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GRE Requirements
GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.

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Additional Instructions
Our application is fully online. Please do not mail materials to the department as they will not be considered.

Recommendation Instructions
We require a minimum of two recommendations, though you may submit more. We encourage a diversity of recommenders – those who can reflect on your academic, professional, and/or volunteer experience. These might be professors, employers, internship supervisors, advisors, or mentors.

Use the “Recommendations” link on the left hand side bar to designate your recommenders.

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Non-Native English Speaker Information
Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

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  International Student Information
Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

No departmental funding available.

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Program Deadlines

Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
Open Date: 11/01/2024
Deadline Date: 08/01/2025

Autumn 2025 - International:
Open Date: 11/01/2024
Deadline Date: 04/01/2025

Application Materials

Personal Statement
Portfolio
2 Recommendation(s)Resume