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Graduate Student Guide

Research Program Requirements & Handouts
Information for Students in Earth and Space Sciences
Information for Students in Geological Sciences*
Information for Students in Geophysics*
* Most students will be in Earth and Space Sciences. Please check your transcript for your current major.
First Year Handouts
Guide for First Year Students
Orientation Handouts
Exam Guidelines
Exam Procedures(pdf)
Prelim Exam
Prelim Exam Guide (pdf)
Sample CV (pdf)*
Sample CV Template(docx)*
Prelim Exam - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
After the Prelim Exam - Next Steps
*Please note this is from a more senior student. It is to show what kind of items should be included; first year students will not have as much to list
General Exam
General Exam Guide - Written by Grad Students for Grad Students
Other Handouts
Advisor-Student Guidelines & Dispute Resolution
Reference Info from the Graduate School
Important Dates and Deadlines
The UW Graduate School : Instructions for all UW graduate students
Master's Degree Requirements
Doctoral Degree Requirements
Policy and Style Guide
Policy on degree late fees
Teaching & Research Assistantships
Campus diversity support programs GO-MAP Graduate Opportunities
Minority Achievement Program, WISE Women in Science and Engineering
Graduate Student Mentoring Program.
Career Info for Graduate Students
Re-Envisioning the Ph.D.
ESS Career Information
UW Career Services Office
UW Alumni Husky Career Network
The University, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest
Overview of UW, Seattle, & the Pacific NW
Information about the campus, including maps
Diversity Resources
Seattle City Search : guide to food, entertainment, hotels, and more in Seattle
Seattle Insider : News and information for Seattle