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Applicants must submit applications by January 1. Students are admitted to the graduate program for the autumn quarter only.
In evaluating applications, the Department takes the following factors into account: the philosophical potential displayed in a sample of the applicant’s written work, letters of recommendation, undergraduate record, and GRE scores. We normally have 5–10 openings for new students each year.
The Department of Philosophy offers a limited number of teaching
assistantships and one research assistantship to outstanding new
applicants to the graduate program. These awards are announced each
March for the following academic year. Those holding assistantship
appointments get tuition waivers, a modest stipend, and a health
plan. However, they are responsible for paying a small quarterly
student fee. Awards will be announced no later than April 1st. Our
policy is to try to give support to all of our students in good
standing. Even those who are not offered a support package when
they start have a good chance of being supported later.
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All applicants must submit two applications: one to the UW Graduate School, and one to the Department of Philosophy.
To apply to the Graduate School: you need to apply online.
- Apply online here.
- Remember to print two copies of your online application; one to send to the Philosophy Department and one for your records
To apply to the Department of Philosophy: you must submit a copy of your Graduate School application form. Along with the copy of your Graduate School application form, all applicants must also submit:
- Three letters of recommendation written on the recommender’s departmental letterhead and addressed to the Graduate Admissions Committee (address below). Recommenders may send their letters directly to the department, or the applicant may include the letters in sealed envelopes with the other application materials.
- A sample of the applicant’s written philosophical work—normally an essay or paper (approximately 8-15 pages)written for a course in philosophy.
APPLICANTS ARE ALLOWED ONE WRITING SAMPLE ONLY.
- Official GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytic).
- A 200-300 word statement of the applicant’s reasons for doing graduate work in philosophy and his/her professional objectives.
- A complete set of official college transcripts.
Send all these application materials to:
University of Washington
Department of Philosophy, Graduate Admissions
1100 NE Campus Parkway
Condon Hall, Room 511, Box 353350
Seattle, WA 98195
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