Code:Institution Code: 4854

Proficiency in English is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. Graduate School Memo #8 and English Proficiency Tests comparison tables for information on the University’s policy. When requesting official TOEFL scores from ETS use institution code 4854 for the University of Washington. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date.

The University of Washington only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center. The application will also prompt you to self-report your test scores. If you have not yet taken the test, please enter the test date on the form. Official scores must be received by the application deadline.Note: The University of Washington Graduate School is phasing out usage of IELTS. IELTS with a test session date after November 1, 2016 will not be accepted.

Code:Institution Code: 4854, Department Code 5199

GRE exam scores, which in and of themselves will not make or break an application, are an important factor in your application evaluation. Applicants to the Art History MA + PhD programs are required to report official scores using the UW Institution Code: 4854; Department Code 2301. The application will also prompt you to self-report your test scores. If you have not yet taken the test, please enter the test date on the form. See the GRE web site for more details. GRE scores must arrive in Art History by January 15.