Requirements for Masters Program Admission

Department of Political Science | SPPAIS

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Minimum Application Requirements

1. Admission is open to all students holding a bachelor's degree in any major.
2. Submit the Application and pay the $50.00 Application Fee.
3. Upload all official transcripts (undergraduate and post-graduate); if you are a UW graduate, this requirement is waived. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
4. Upload a one-page personal statement describing your objectives in seeking the degree.
5. Upload a writing sample of at least 10 pages, such as a paper prepared for an undergraduate course.
6. Submit contact information for 3 individuals knowledgeable about your preparation and qualifications for graduate education. E-mail addresses of your recommenders will be requested during your online application process.
7. The Graduate Assistant Application is required, but accepting a GA position is not. Assistantships cover tuition, fees, and student insurance, as well as offer a monthly stipend for students selected as Graduate Assistants and are highly competetive positions.

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Additional International Student Requirements

1. Confidential Financial Aid Statement delivered to UW Admissions office.

2. Official English Proficiency Test Results. TOEFL minimum = 76, IELTS = 6.5. TOEFL information can be found here. UW's institutional reporting code is 4855.

3. Foreign students, who are non-native English speakers, must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

The MA Admissions Committee may recommend provisional admission, including specific coursework to be completed, if a student's background in is deemed insufficient, but will not consider any form of admission without a complete application.