Application FAQ  
 

What are the application deadline dates?
How can I check the status of my application?
I attended a college/university for only one quarter/semester; do I still need to submit official transcripts from that college/university?
What if I am missing a letter of recommendation?
Is there a form my recommender should fill out if he/she is not submitting a letter online?
What if I can't submit documents online?
How do I submit my self-reported GRE scores?
Where do I have ETS send my GRE/TOEFL scores?
What if my GRE/GRE Physics scores arrive after the deadline?
I've changed my address/phone number/email. How do I inform the department?
Where do I mail application materials?
How do I apply for a teaching or research assistant (TA or RA) position?
Who can I contact if I have more questions?


What are the application deadline dates?
The Application deadline for fall 2008 is December 31, 2007. International applicants are encouraged to apply by November 1, 2007.

How can I check the status of my application?
Log in to your online application. You will see what letters of recommendation are still outstanding and which documents the department has received.

I attended a college/university for only one quarter/semester; do I still need to submit official transcripts from that college/university?
You are required to LIST all colleges/universities attended on your online application but are NOT required to submit official transcripts to the department from colleges/universities that you attended for only one quarter/semester. If you feel you completed significant course work in the quarter/semester you may submit official transcripts. We will include all transcripts you submit in your application. Please note that international students must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended to the Graduate School.

What if I am missing a letter of recommendation?
You can resend a recommendation request online by logging into your online application and click edit for your program application. Select recommender and click resend email. You can also withdraw a recommender here.

Is there a form my recommender should fill out if he/she is not submitting a letter online?
Yes. If your recommender is not submitting your letter of recommendation online, please have him/her fill out the form by clicking here.

What if I can't submit documents online?
Please email your documents to the Graduate Program Assistant at grad@astro.washington.edu.

How do I submit my self-reported GRE scores?
Log in to your online application and click edit for your program application. Select self-report GRE scores. Your self-reported scores will be sent to the department automatically.

Where do I have ETS send my GRE/TOEFL scores?
Institution code 4854; University of Washington GRE Department code 0801; Astronomy TOEFL Department code 61; Astronomy

What if my GRE/GRE Physics scores arrive after the deadline?
You should have your official scores sent as soon as possible. In the mean time, please self-report your scores to the graduate program assistant (grad@astro.washington.edu).

I've changed my address/phone number/email. How do I inform the department?
Log in to your online application. Click on update profile located on the top bar. Change necessary information by choosing the appropriate option from the yellow bar. The department will be notified of your changes automatically. We encourage you to keep this information updated as this is our only way to contact you regarding admissions decisions.

Where do I mail application materials?
All materials should be submitted to the Department. Only International students should be mailing documents to the Graduate School.
Department mailing address (via USPS):
Graduate Program Assistant
Department of Astronomy
University of Washington
Box 351580
Seattle, WA 98195
* For overnight services such as FedEx or UPS, replace Box 351580 with Phys/Astr Bldg Rm. C-319, 3910 15th AVE NE.
Graduate School mailing address (via USPS):
Graduate Admissions
University of Washington
Box 352191
Seattle, WA 98195

* For overnight services such as FedEx or UPS, replace Box 352191 with 301 Loew Hall.

How do I apply for a teaching or research assistant (TA or RA) position?
There is no application required for a TA or RA position. All applicants are considered for a TA or RA position. Additional funding questions may be answered at the financial support page.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Admissions questions:
Sarah Garner
Graduate Program Assistant
206-543-2888
grad@astro.washington.edu
Graduate Program questions:
Prof. Scott Anderson
Graduate Program Coordinator
206-685-2392
anderson AT astro.washington.edu

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