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Upload transcripts for all colleges, universities and institutions where you have earned collegiate level credit. Each transcript must include the name of the institution, dates of attendance, courses taken and grades/marks/credits earned. The Information School reserves the right to ask for an official transcript.
Please observe the following:
Foreign transcripts, if not in English, must be accompanied by an English translation.
You only need to provide a transcript for certificate coursework if you earned academic credit in the process of earning the certificate. If you earned continuing education units (CEUs), a transcript does not need to be submitted.
Study abroad (credits earned at a school outside the U.S.) — Please refer to instructions for foreign transcripts.
Study abroad (credits earned at a school inside the U.S.) — Transcripts that fall into this category should be submitted as any other domestic transcripts.
Please note: The MLIS admissions committee retains the right to require that official transcripts be submitted for review at any time; during the application process or after admissions decisions have been made.
Curriculum Vitae:
Upload an electronic copy of your curriculum vitae or résumé, in Microsoft Word, RTF, or PDF format. Your curriculum vitae or résumé should include the following information:
Work experience related to the library and information professions (include employer, position title, and dates of employment)
Other types of employment experience (include employer, position title, and dates of employment)
Involvement with volunteer, community, and/or diversity-related activities (include organization, position title , and dates of service)
Relevant honors, awards, publications and presentations
Personal Statement:
Your personal statement should be between 750 and 1,000 words and should communicate to the admissions committee your aspirations for your future in the library and information science profession. Among other things, it could discuss: what you hope to accomplish in the program, reasons for choosing the University of Washington Information School and this MLIS program, your interests or abilities, tentative goals for your professional career, your experience with information technology, your leadership experience and potential for leadership in the profession.
Rather than give a detailed history that summarizes your resume or academic history, your personal statement is an opportunity to share your aspirations and future goals with the admissions committee.
We welcome applicants who have varied cultural, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
Recommendation Letter:
Enter the names and contact information for three recommenders into the MyGrad application. These individuals will be sent an e-mail prompt with instructions for submitting their recommendation online.
Request recommendations from three people who know you well and who are able to comment on your academic competence, ability to engage in graduate study, potential for future success in the library and information science professions, or who can comment on your employment experience. Unless academic- or work-related, do not submit recommendations from family members, clergy, or friends.
Extenuating Circumstances:
Extenuating Circumstances (optional).If there are extenuating circumstances, not addressed in other sections of your application, related to your academic transcript, resume, or other facets of your application that you would like the admissions committee to consider, please describe them. Please limit your response to 200 words.