Degree InformationDegree Offered: PRE-DOCTORCIP Code: 16.0102 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact InformationContact Information Graduate Program Administrator Program Website +1 206-543-2046 phoneme@uw.edu Requirements and Prerequisites An undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited institution or a degree in linguistics or a closely-related field or significant linguistics coursework. Letters of Recommendation: Three letters, preferably from people familiar with your academic work and especially with your work in linguistics courses are required. You will be asked as part of the on-line application process to provide email addresses of your recommenders so they can upload these recommendations. More information on our admissions page. GRE Requirements GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process. More Information: Submission of GRE scores is optional. Additional Instructions Applicants wishing to be considered for foreign language teaching (Asian, Romance, Slavic for instance) assistantships should review information on the respective program websites.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: Non-native English speakers must also meet the requirements outlined in Graduate School Policy 5.2. 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. See Linguistics Department website for information on funding. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2027 - Domestic: Open Date: 10/01/2026 Deadline Date:Autumn 2027 - International: Open Date: 10/01/2026 Deadline Date: Application MaterialsEssay 3 Recommendation(s) Statement of Purpose |