Admissions Timeline
We are currently accepting applications for Autumn 2018 entry into the MLIS program. Start your application here.
Get detailed information about the admissions timeline and deadline policy.
Application Requirements
All applicants to the MLIS program must meet the following basic requirements:
- Bachelor's degree* or higher in any discipline (must be equivalent to a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution)
- Law MLIS program applicants must have a JD from a law school within the U.S.
- Non-native English speakers must fulfill the UW English language proficiency requirements
*In order to be eligible to apply for autumn quarter, applicants must have earned their bachelor's degree by the end of that summer. Applicants do not need to have earned their bachelor's degree prior to applying for the program.
Application Materials Checklist
- Online application through MyGrad
- Personal statement
- Essay
- Recommendations (three)
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Program mode preference
- Supplemental questions
- Transcripts
- Extenuating circumstances (optional)
- Scholarship information (optional)
- Law MLIS applicants - LSAT score
- Non-native English speakers - English language proficiency
Get detailed information about these application materials.
All application materials are submitted online or electronically. Please do not mail paper application materials to the Information School.
Connect with Us
Planning a visit to Seattle? Schedule an iVisit! You can set up a tour, visit a class or meet with a current student. If you're not able to travel, we can also help you connect with a current student over email.