MLIS Application Process
Autumn 2026 MLIS Admissions Timeline
| Application deadline * | Decision Notification | |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (opens Sept. 1, 2025) | Dec. 3, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT | Jan. 9, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PT |
| Round 2 | Jan. 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT | March 6, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PT |
| Round 3 | April 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT | June 12, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PT |
| Round 4 | June 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT | June 26, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PT |
- * Please be aware that our application system operates on the US Eastern Time Zone, which means the time displayed in your application may be 3 hours later than the current time in Seattle/Pacific Time. All applications submitted by the deadline and marked as received by the following day at 2:59 a.m. Eastern Time will be considered acceptable.
- Test scores and letters of recommendation have a small grace period beyond the application deadline for submission. Kindly urge your recommenders to submit the letters at their earliest convenience to ensure the completeness of your application for the given round. Reach out to iask@uw.edu if you want to know the specific grace period time.
- See the MLIS Law Librarianship admissions page for information about applying to that program.