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University of Washington Graduate School Online Application
Your application materials (except for official college transcripts) can be submitted directly online to your UW Graduate School Application file.
- Submit materials instantly
- Upload documents in Word, PDF, or RTF formats
- Track your application materials online so you will always know what has been received by the program
When applying online, read and follow all instructions carefully.
Application Materials
- University of Washington Graduate School Application (Online)
- Made online at https://www.grad.washington.edu/application
- When you are prompted to "select a graduate program", be sure to select "Education-Bothell Campus" from the drop down menu (V-BEDUC). The online-fee is $50 payable by credit or debit card.
- Admission Essay (Online*)- Approximately 4-5 pages, 1200 words, double spaced. This can be uploaded as a Word, PDF or RTF document. Please address each of the following questions:
- Explain your idea of what a professional educator does.
- What leadership have you exercised at any level that increased the educational equity for children?
- What do you expect to contribute to the profession as an educator? What will you need to learn to facilitate that contribution?
- Current Resume (Online*)- This can be uploaded as a Word, PDF or RTF document.
- Two Recommendations (Online*)
- You are encouraged to utilize the Graduate School Application web site in order to have your recommendations submitted electronically. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.
- Academic Transcripts - Transcript Request form (PDF)
- Two copies of official transcripts for the undergraduate degree institution.
- One copy of post-baccalaureate, and/or graduate institutions attended.
- For transcripts to be official, they must be submitted in original, sealed envelopes. Graduates of the University of Washington do not need to submit transcripts.
- All transcripts must be sent by mail to the UW Bothell Education Program at:
Master of Education Degree Program
University of Washington, Bothell
Box 358531
18115 Campus Way N.E.
Bothell, WA 98011
Professional Certification
If you are pursuing your Professional Certification (15 credits) in conjunction with the Master of Education, submit the following forms by mail directly to the UW Bothell Education Program:
- A copy of your Washington State Residency Certificate.
- A copy of your contract to teach in a public/private school.
- Provisional Status Employer Support Verification Form (PDF) (if applicable)
- Professional Certificate Application Fee (PDF) (payable to the E.S.D. This is in addition to the graduate application fee.)
- Professional Certificate Scholarship Application (PDF) (priority will be given to teachers who enroll with a colleague(s) from their school or district)
Questions?
If you have questions about completing the application, please call Amelia Bowers, Education Program Advisor, at 425-352-5274.
*All application materials (except for the UW Graduate School Application) may be submitted as hard copy documents.
Recommendations may be submitted using the recommendation form (PDF) available on this web site. This form must be printed out and signed by the recommender prior to submission.
Mail application material to:
Master of Education Degree Program
University of Washington, Bothell
Box 358531
18115 Campus Way N.E.
Bothell, WA 98011