{"id":19840,"date":"2021-04-12T09:42:22","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T09:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=19840"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T01:32:39","slug":"admitted-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/ias\/graduate\/student-resources\/admitted-students","title":{"rendered":"Admitted Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"\/ias\/graduate\/policy-studies\">MA in Policy Studies<\/a>| <a href=\"\/ias\/graduate\/mfa\">MFA in Creative Writing &amp; Poetics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-gold-200-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-3-font-size wp-elements-f274dc51f9aba480d789f19fa360372f\"><em>Congratulations and welcome to IAS Graduate Programs at UW Bothell! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Pursuing graduate school is a significant achievement, and we are excited to support you as you take this next step in your academic and professional journey. The following information and will prepare you for the transition to your graduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any issues navigating UW systems and need help, please contact our office at iasgrad@uw.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important dates for MA in Policy Studies:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>2026 Dates<\/th><th>Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>by June 15<\/td><td>Complete the incoming student survey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 15 &#8211; September 15<\/td><td>New Graduate Student Advising Sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 16<\/td><td>UW Bothell Graduate Student Welcome <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 21<\/td><td>MAPS New Student Welcome &amp; First day of class<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 21 &#8211; September 24<\/td><td>BPOLST 510: Statistics Fundamentals Early Fall Course<br><em>6 PM &#8211; 10 PM each evening<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dates subject to change. All dates listed above are required unless listed as optional.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Important dates for MFA in Creative Writing &amp; Poetics:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph\"><em>Please check back soon for 2026 calendar updates!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>2026 Dates<\/th><th>Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>June 6<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/ias\/graduate\/mfa\/springfestival\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/ias\/graduate\/mfa\/springfestival\">MFA Spring Festival<\/a> &#8211;<em>optional<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>by June 15<\/td><td>Complete the incoming student survey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 15 &#8211; September 15<\/td><td>New Graduate Student Advising Sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 16<\/td><td>UW Bothell Graduate Student Welcome<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 23<\/td><td>MFA New Student Welcome<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October 3<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/ias\/graduate\/mfa\/fall-convergence\" id=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/ias\/graduate\/mfa\/fall-convergence\">Fall Convergence<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dates subject to change. All dates listed above are required unless listed as optional.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set up your UW NetID, student email, and activate Two-Factor authentication (2FA)<\/strong> as instructed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/it.uw.edu\/get-started\/students\/\">UW IT Student Quick Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UW Immunization Requirement<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellbeing.uw.edu\/medical\/immunizations\/immunization-requirement\/\">See details for your specific requirements<\/a>. You can submit your documentation online. Please note that processing can take 3-5 weeks. Act now to ensure that your registration is not delayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcript Verification<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The UW Graduate School must verify your (four-year) bachelor\u2019s degree (or a higher degree). Submit official transcript(s) to the Graduate Enrollment Management Services as outlined on the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.uw.edu\/admission\/understanding-the-application-process\/official-transcript-requirements\/\">Official Transcript Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory Advising Appointment<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All incoming students are required to attend a mandatory advising appointment prior to the start of the program. Meetings are typically scheduled for one-hour over Zoom. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion will focus on registration, course planning, and program expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register for classes<\/strong> as instructed by your graduate advisor via <a href=\"https:\/\/register.uw.edu\/register\">Register.UW<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/ias\/graduate\/student-handbook\/registration\">Visit our registration guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obtain your Husky Card<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please follow the instructions listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/husky-card\/obtain\">website to obtain your Husky Card<\/a>. You can obtain your Husky Card on campus in Summit Hall, room 001.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the <strong>Graduate Student Handbook<\/strong> once you receive access from the graduate advisor on <a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.uw.edu\/\">Canvas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow up with the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/financial-aid\/\"><strong>Office of Financial Aid <\/strong><\/a><strong>for questions regarding aid<\/strong>. Tuition is due the 3rd Friday of each quarter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/academic-calendar\/\"><strong>university academic calendars<\/strong><\/a> which include instruction dates, add\/drop course deadlines, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional resources for newly admitted students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph\">Making use of these resources can help ensure your success in your graduate program and enhance the quality and relevance of your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MA in Policy Studies| MFA in Creative Writing &amp; Poetics Congratulations and welcome to IAS Graduate Programs at UW Bothell! Pursuing graduate school is a significant achievement, and we are excited to support you as you take this next step in your academic and professional journey. 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