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Admissions Overview
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Museology program! Please use the accordion menu below to find answers to all your admissions-related questions, and please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.
Before diving into the details, we recommend you review these answers to some of the most common admissions-related questions we receive:
- Our priority application deadline is January 15. After that, we have two further deadlines, after which we’ll review any applications submitted since the previous deadline. Our final application deadline is June 15.
- We recommend starting your application (i.e., establishing your account/profile in the application portal) at your earliest convenience, even if you don’t plan to finalize and submit your application until early January. Doing so will leave you ample time to ask questions or reach out to us for assistance if you encounter any issues, and it will also allow you to designate your recommenders early and give them plenty of time to submit their recommendations.
- Museology is a full-time, in-person program. We are unable to offer remote or hybrid modalities, and our program isn’t designed to be completed while working full-time. Museology students must be enrolled in a minimum of 10 academic credits* per quarter to maintain their status as a Museology student.
- Museology utilizes a cohort model. Typically, our cohorts consist of around 30 students. All admitted students commence study in the Autumn Quarter.
What are we looking for in applicants? Find out at our Admissions Criteria page.
When are applications due, and when can I expect to hear back? Find out at our Admissions Process & Timeline page.
What all do I need to be sure to submit as part of my application? Find out at our Application Materials page.
How can I learn more about the program? Find out at our Information Sessions page.
What additional application materials do international applicants need to submit? Find out at our International Applicants page.
Get personalized advice and answers to all your questions. Schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with our advisor.
How can I make my application strong? Find out at our Tips for Applicants page.
How much does this program cost, and how do students pay for it?Find out at our Tuition & Financial Aid page.
What is the Museology program doing to make graduate education more accessible? What if I can’t afford to pay the application fee? Find out at our Lowering Barriers page.
*See the University of Washington’s Academic Credit page for more information about how academic credits translate to hours.