Department of Immunology

Admissions

UW Immunology admissions is characterized by a flexible set of requirements, and the application process is easily completed online.

The online application for admission to the University of Washington Immunology PhD program is submitted using the UW Graduate School application.  Check the broad basic steps on this page before you begin.  Also, be sure to review the basic information about the Immunology PhD program and the Graduate School on the UW Graduate School application sites.  The Department of Immunology has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) to aid you with the application process.

Still have questions that weren’t answered in the FAQ or on the websites listed above?  Please send your specific questions to the Graduate Program Advisor at this email address: immgpa@uw.edu


Step 1 – Open the online UW Graduate School’s application

Step 2 – Create an account, i.e. a new applicant profile

Step 3 – Complete the personal profile

Step 4 – Submit the following online:

  • Personal Statement of Purpose
  • Unofficial transcript(s)
  • Names of three references who will write letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • List of publications and awards
  • List of five or six UW Immunology faculty members whose research is of interest to you

Step 5 – Pay filing fee

 

APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION TO ENHANCE DIVERSITY

The Immunology Department, together with the School of Medicine and the University of Washington, is strongly committed to enhancing student diversity.