Admission Requirements for the MA Program in Comparative Religion

All applicants must meet the basic Graduate School requirements and Jackson School requirements.

Grad School Requirements

1. a 3.00 grade point average for the last 90 quarter (60 semester) credits,
2. a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, and
3. test results from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
   FAQ: http://www.grad.washington.edu/admissions/Application/f_a_q_general.htm

Jackson School Requirements

Applicants must also meet application requirements and deadlines set by the Jackson School and described in its application guidelines. Meeting minimum standards, however, does not ensure admission. The Comparative Religion faculty reserve the right to determine in each case whether an applicant has sufficient language preparation and background in the study of religion for acceptance into the program.

 How to Apply

Application materials must be submitted both to the Jackson School (JSIS) and to the UW Graduate School. Jackson School materials must be sent by postal mail. Deadline for Autumn 2010 admission has been tentatively set at December 15, 2009. Please check back later in the summer for the confirmed deadline. Application for the Graduate School must be made electronically.

Graduate Application Checklist

For the Graduate School

1. Make arrangements for 3 letters of recommendation (to be submitted electronically)
2. For the Graduate School, complete the Graduate School Application on-line https://www.grad.washington.edu/applForAdmiss/
3. Print, sign and send with the rest of your application materials.
4. Pay the application fee.
5. International Students - send original transcripts and application material.

For the Jackson School - the following must be received by mail by in a single envelope:

• Copy of Graduate School Application
• Jackson School Supplemental Application [hard-copy PDF form]
• Official Transcripts (Have these sent to you, then enclose with the rest of your packet)
• Essay
• Writing Sample (academic work preferred)
• Official GRE and (if required) TOEFL score reports
• Personal Statement (optional)
• Mail to:

Graduate Admissions
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Office of Student Services
University of Washington, Box 353650
Seattle, WA 98195-3650

Official GRE and TOEFL test scores are reported electronically by the Educational Testing Service.