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    Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FEMINIST STUDIES)
    CIP Code: 05.0207
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    The GWSS graduate program considers applications for autumn term only. Recommendation letters need to be received online by December 1st.

    Contact Information

    GWSS Graduate Program Coordinator
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-6900
    gwss@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Please review the Application Requirements page on our website.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    Submit application materials online. Do not mail application materials or official transcripts to the department.

    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.

    Program requirement: TOEFL scores: Use 4854 as the "institution code" - you do not need a department code.

    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 F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by November 1st, but the department will accept applications until December 1st.

    Funding information

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose