Helpful Links

There's a lot of great information on the internet, but sometimes it's difficult to find. Here's a handy list of links to webpages to help make searching a little easier!

For Application:

Graduate Application
Application to the UW's Graduate School

Graduate Admissions Information
Information on applying to the UW as a graduate student.

International Applicant FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for international applicants.

For Standardized Testing Information:

GRE
Applicants to Music History, Music Education, Music Theory, and Composition must take the GRE exam.

TOEFL
All international students must submit TOEFL scores, unless you are a citizen of Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

For Financial Aid Information:

Office of Student Financial Aid
Information on FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and other University financial aid options.

FAFSA
The US Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a must for anyone who needs assistance paying for college. Submit this out by February 15th for priority consideration for government aid.

Student Jobs
Search for on-campus jobs available to students.

For Student Life:

Housing and Food Services
Information on dorm rooms and dining options. Includes pictures, maps, menus, and locations of our many coffee bars and cafes!

Student Clubs (RSOs)
Search our hundreds of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to find something that interests you!

For Academic Information:

Course Catalog
Explore our thousands of courses and read descriptions! Look for "Music" under the College of Arts and Sciences.

For Diversity Information:

Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP)
Academic and funding opportunities for minority and underrepresented graduate students.

Ethnic Cultural Center/Theater (ECC/T)
Provides programs and services which enhance the communication and exchange of multicultural perspectives and values.

Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMAD)
Provides services to minority and underrepresented students, faculty, and staff.

Diversity Resources
A compilation of links to papers and reports relating to diversity policies and planning, plus current resources.

House of Knowledge
Organization to increase Native American students' success at UW and prepare them for leadership roles in their tribal communities and the region.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA)
Ensures University compliance with the law and spirit of equal opportunity and affirmative action in issues related to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected veteran as persons.

Q Center
Builds and facilitates queer (gay, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirit, trans, intersex, questioning, same-gender-loving, allies) academic and social community though education, advocacy, and support services.

Women's Center
Strives to build a culture of gender-equity campus-wide, locally, and globally.

Cultural/International Student Groups
A list of students groups pertaining to cultural and international issues.