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Doctorate in Information Science

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Commitment to Diversity

 

The Information School believes that diversity, in its many forms, contributes to the intellectual and social enrichment of the school. We welcome applicants who have varied cultural, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.

We create an environment that fosters appreciation, mutual respect and engagement among and between members of the iSchool, UW community and beyond, with special attention to the needs of vulnerable populations and minoritized and marginalized groups.

We envision a university in which all students, faculty and staff participate fully and meaningfully in campus life without being subjected to discrimination, bias or microaggressions. We do not condone any expressions of racism, sexism, homophobia or transphobia, or any other instances of bias and discrimination against marginalized individuals or groups.

Admissions Timeline

The online application to the Ph.D. program opens in September with a deadline in early December. Use the link below for details regarding the admissions timeline and deadline policy.  

Admissions timeline and deadline policy

Application Requirements

All applicants to the Ph.D. 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)
  • Non-native English speakers must fulfill the UW English language proficiency requirements.
  • Note: The UW Graduate School has a minimum GPA requirement. As detailed on their website, individual programs may consider qualified applicants with a GPA below a 3.0.

*Applicants must earn their bachelor's degree by the end of the summer prior to the beginning of the Autumn Quarter. Applicants do not need to have earned their bachelor's degree prior to applying to the program.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online application through the Application for Graduate Study
    • Select the application link for Autumn 2024 and beyond
    • Filter by degree and select "Information School PhD in Information Science"
  • Personal statement
  • Diversity statement
  • Research statement
  • Recommendations (three)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Faculty and research interests
  • Transcripts
  • Official GRE scores (optional)
  • Non-native English speakers: English language proficiency requirement
  • Optional: Extenuating circumstances or additional information
  • Optional: Submit work sample

Get detailed information about these application materials.

Application Fee and Fee Waiver

The application fee is $90 USD, payable online by debit or credit card. Learn more about the Application Fee Waiver Policy on this page.

All application materials are submitted online or are reported electronically. Please do not mail paper application materials to the Information School.

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Find out how to contact an advisor, schedule a visit or attend an upcoming information session.

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Events

May 28
 
4:00-5:00PM

MLIS Law Librarianship Information Session

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5:30-6:30PM

iSchool Library Leadership Spotlight Series: Melody Sky Weaver

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May 30
 
11:30-1:15PM

Faculty Meeting

Bloedel Hall 070
Jun 2
 
12:00-1:00PM

MSIM Mid-Career Last Chance Q&A

Zoom / Online
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