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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
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
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The Graduate School’s Fund for Excellence and Innovation (GSFEI) provides funding assistance to campus units in support of graduate students, graduate faculty, academic and research programs, scholarly activities, and special initiatives that support and enhance graduate and undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. In addition to GSFEI funding, there are other sources that provide support for graduate students.
All requests for funding are placed through the GSFEI link in MyGrad Program.
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General Tuition Waiver Requests There are limited waivers available for those students who receive significant funding through a nationally recognized fellowship. For more information, please go to http://www.grad.washington.edu/waiver.shtml
International Student Tuition Waivers There are a limited number of waivers available for international students who are in formal exchange programs or part of recognized international education programs (e.g., Fulbright). For more information, please go to http://www.grad.washington.edu/intlwaiver.shtml.
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