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    Sociology (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    December 1st, 2023 is our application deadline for Fall 2024. All materials must be submitted by this date.

    Contact Information
    Tess McShane, Graduate Program Advisor
    Program Website
    +1 206-685-3197
    socadvis@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    A minimum 3.0 grade-point-average on a 4-point scale (or equivalent measures of performance if a graduate of an institution with no grading system) for those credits earned at the institution awarding the bachelor’s degree OR at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4-point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. For more information, please refer to Policy 3.1 Graduate Admissions.

    All non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency with a minimum of 26 on TIELF-iBT or 7.0 on the speaking section of the IELTS. Applicants who do not meet the minimum required score will not be considered for admission. We do not offer conditional admission.

    Further details at the Sociology website.

    Additional Instructions
    We are a PhD program. Students earn an MA as part of the PhD.

    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: The Sociology Department follows the guidance of the UW Graduate School regarding the English language proficiency (ELP) requirement and the appointment of non-native English-speaking Teaching Assistants (TAs). Please refer to Graduate School Policy 3.2 and Graduate School Policy 5.2 for more information.

    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.

    Limited funds are available through Teaching Assistantships. If applicant, TAs must meet the requirements outlined in the Graduate School Policy 5.2.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/03/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/03/2024

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation
    Resume