University of Washington
Graduate Study In Mathematics
Graduate Nonmatriculated Students  

The Mathematics Department welcomes Graduate Nonmatriculated students who have sufficient mathematical background to begin taking courses at the 400-level or higher.

Graduate Nonmatriculated (GNM) is a classification for students who already have bachelor's degrees and are not currently seeking a graduate degree. A minimum grade-point-average of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter (60 semester) graded credits is required for consideration. GNM students may apply a maximum of 12 graduate-level credits (any combination of GNM credits and transfer credits) toward degree requirements should they be accepted into a graduate program. It is important to note that acceptance as a GNM student does not imply admission to a graduate degree program. GNM status is not available to persons who will be holding F-1 visas. Financial support is not available to GNM students.

If you're planning to take courses only at the 400-level or lower, and will not need to count them toward a UW graduate degree, you might consider undergraduate non-degree enrollment instead, because the tuition is less expensive.

How to Apply

Materials to be submitted online:  Materials to be mailed to the Math Department: 

University of Washington
Graduate Program in Mathematics
C36 Padelford Hall
Box 354350
Seattle, WA 98195-4350 USA

  • A copy of your completed UW Application for Graduate Nonmatriculated Status, dated and signed in ink.
  • One official copy of your transcript in a sealed envelope from each prior undergraduate or graduate institution.
  • A statement of purpose, consisting of about 200 to 300 words on a separate sheet, detailing your reasons for wishing to take graduate courses in mathematics, your plans for the future, and any other information about your educational and professional objectives that may be relevant to your application.
  • A list of advanced math courses beyond the level of elementary calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra that you will have taken, together with the instructor, school, year, text, grade, and a brief description of the content of each.
Materials to be mailed to the GNM Office:

GNM Office
301 Loew Hall, PO Box 84808
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98124-6108
USA

  • One official copy of your transcript in a sealed envelope from each prior undergraduate or graduate institution.

It is not necessary to submit GRE scores, letters of recommendation, or the Math Department application form. There is currently no fee for GNM applications.

Deadlines

Autumn Quarter - September 1
Winter Quarter - December 1
Spring Quarter - March 1
Summer Quarter - May 15

Graduate Study in Mathematics TOP grads@math.washington.edu