Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world. Apply Now
The Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP), is committed to serving the needs of students of color and students from other under-represented groups. Learn more about GO-MAP
Graduate Program Advisors (GPAs) and Graduate Program Coordinators (GPCs) are the key staff who support graduate work at the University of Washington. Learn more about GPA/GPC Resources
The University of Washington awarded its first graduate degree in 1885 and the Graduate School was established permanently in 1910. Discover the Graduate School
A thesis or a dissertation is the outcome of a substantial effort. Its content and style will reflect on you, faculty members who have guided your work, and on the University of Washington. Learn more about completing your Thesis / Dissertation
G-1 Communications Building
Box 353770
Seattle, Washington 98195-3770
Phone: 206.543.5900
Fax: 206.685.3234
"Reviews of all academic units including the graduate and undergraduate degree programs offered by these units are required at least every ten years and are conducted jointly by the Dean of the Graduate School and the Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs in cooperation with the relevant School or College Dean" (University Handbook Section 12-28).
Site Visit Planning Session Slides for Units under Review 2010-2011 (Powerpoint)
Site Visit Planning Session Slides for Units under Review 2011-2012
Orientation for Academic Program Reviews 2011-2012 (Powerpoint)
Orientation for Academic Program Reviews 2012-2013
Guidelines for Units Under Review 2011-2012, including instruction on writing the self-study (Word document)
Guidelines for Units Under Review 2012-2013, including instruction on writing the self-study
Guidelines for the Review Committees
Please note: deadlines for submission of the Self-Study document to the Office of Academic Affairs and Planning are:
September 1 for Autumn Quarter site visits
November 1 for Winter Quarter site visits
February 1 for Spring Quarter site visits.
Office of Academic Affairs and Planning
301 Loew Hall | Box 352191 | Seattle, Washington 98195
Phone: 206.685.3519