Required Application Materials for International Applicants

Should you decide to apply to the University of Washington the following documents must be mailed to the office of Graduate Admissions.
 

• Copy of Graduate School Application form, signed (original signature) and dated
   
• International transcripts with degree statement, including date of graduation and title of academic degree awarded. All coursework with grades issued for each year completed must be submitted for proper evaluation. Transcripts must be in the native language and accompanied by a certified English translation. International transcripts are considered official if they have been certified or attested, signed in ink by the proper school authority and carry the seal of the school. International transcripts should be sent in a sealed envelope if possible. In some circumstances, we will accept exact copies duly certified as such by the Registrar of an accredited institution in the United States previously attended by the applicant. Such copies must be sent directly from the U.S. institution in a sealed envelope.
   
• Transcripts from the U.S. and Canada: You should ask the Registrar to mail official transcripts in a sealed envelope to this office.
   
• Request Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 to forward your TOEFL score report using the institution code #4854. Score reports more than 2 years old (from the test date) are not valid.
   
• Complete, sign and return the University of Washington Statement of Financial Ability form. Please include official/original financial documentation. Any sponsor or family member providing financial support MUST ALSO sign this form. Students applying for Teaching or Research Assistantships MUST complete this form. An incomplete form will be returned to you. Information in the "Dependents Section" of this form is necessary for a complete and accurate visa application. Faxed, photocopied, or notarized copies ARE NOT acceptable.  The University of Washington Statement of Financial Ability form is available on-line to individuals who have successfully submitted an application to the Graduate School via the World-Wide-Web.
   
• International applicants currently residing in the US: Send photocopies of all I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility Form) with the F-1 stamp or DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility) with J-1 stamp or any current visa status forms issued to you.
   
• If you are requesting an DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility Form) for J-1 status, please provide the following information: City of Birth, legal permanent resident of what country, present position in that country (i.e. student/faculty, as well as the name of the institution, if employed by a company, name of employer, etc.) If you are currently holding the J-1 visa, please let this office know if you are planning to return home before coming to this University. This information is important in order to issue an accurate visa application form.
  
   

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University of Washington  Seattle  WA   98195   Phone: 206-543-5900