PhD in Rehabilitation Science:
Applying

The application cycle for students entering fall quarter 2010 will begin fall 2009. The application deadline is January 15, 2010. (International applicants must apply by December 15, 2009.) First round of initial selections will be made by February 15, 2010. The consideration and review process will continue after the first round of selections.

All items are submitted online through the Graduate School of the University of Washington: http://www.grad.washington.edu/.

Application requirements are:

• Letter of application addressing the following points.
1. Why are you pursuing doctoral study in rehabilitation science?
2. Describe your short- and long-term career goals.
3. Describe your qualifications and readiness for doctoral study.
4. Describe an area in rehabilitation science on which you would like to focus.
5. Describe why you selected the PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Washington and why you believe this specific program will help you meet your educational and career goals.
• GRE scores (test taken within the past five years); scores may be self-reported until the Grad School receives official scores) UW code: 4854
• CV or resume
• Transcripts from all colleges attended
• Professional license number, type, state of issue, expiration date (if applicable)
• Three letters of reference

Underrepresented minorities may choose to submit an additional, optional personal statement of no more than two pages in length, that addresses your personal history, family background, and other influences on your intellectual development. The statement should address educational, cultural, and economic opportunities and disadvantages that you have experienced, and ways those experiences have affected the development of your special interests, career plans, and future goals.

In addition to online materials submitted to the UW Graduate School, all applicants are required to mail a hard copy of all official transcripts to the PhD Program. Please send to: University of Washington, PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195.

International applicants are required to submit material in addition to those items listed above. Detailed information about International student applications to the Graduate School of the University Washington are on the Grad School website.

International applicants, as well as immigrants to the U.S. and U.S. permanent residents, whose native language is not English, and who have not received a bachelor's degree in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom, must submit TOEFL and TSE scores. A minimum official TOEFL score of 580 (or a TOEFLC score of 237) and a minimum TSE score of 55 are required. Test scores must be less than two years old from the test date. No waivers are allowed.

International students must have a visa status that allows academic study at the University of Washington. International applicants include students who hold U.S. visas, such as F-1, J-1 Exchange Visitors, H1-B, any dependent visas or any other non-immigrant classifications. (You are not an International applicant if you hold a U.S. "Green Card or Immigrant" status.)

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet or talk with a representative of the PhD Program, please contact the PhD program office.

To learn more about the PhD Program in Rehabilitation Science, please explore the links below:

• Program Description
• Diversity & Equal Opportunity
• Eligibility Requirements
• Selection Process
• Curriculum
• Tuition & Financial Aid
• Careers
• Faculty Members
• Living in Seattle
• Contact Information