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    Oceanography (MS) - GNM

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    CIP Code: 40.0607
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information



    Contact Information
    Michelle Townsend, Graduate Student Services
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-5039
    mtown@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or an equivalent.

    Suggested minimum gpa of 3.0 for the last two years of study.
    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
    Prior to submitting the application, please review information about having Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) status.
    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.
    International Student Information
    International students seeking admission to a GNM program are not eligible to receive an F-1 visa I-20 or the J-1 DS-2019 from the University of Washington.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 07/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 07/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Spring 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 03/01/2026
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    Spring 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 03/01/2026
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    Spring 2028 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 03/01/2027
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    Open Date: 03/01/2027
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    Summer 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 06/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 10/30/2025

    Summer 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 06/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 10/30/2025

    Summer 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 06/01/2026
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    Open Date: 06/01/2026
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    Winter 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 01/01/2026
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    Winter 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 01/01/2026
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    Winter 2028 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 01/01/2027
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    Winter 2028 - International:
    Open Date: 01/01/2027
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