Priority Deadline: Graduate School Preparation Program
Get ready for your graduate school experience with the UW Graduate School Preparation Program!
The 2026 Graduate School Preparation Program is a four-week in-person academic preparation program at the University of Washington. Students will learn crucial research, presentation, and group work skills while developing advanced academic English language skills and preparing for graduate-level study in the U.S. Students in the program can improve writing and research skills, gain knowledge about U.S. classroom culture, and increase their confidence in discussions and giving presentations. While developing their academic skills in this intensive program, students will participate in a poster session, engage in a secondary research project, and organize and present at a final academic conference.
Build a solid foundation in:
- Presentation skills
- Research methods
- U.S. professor expectations
- Leading and participating in group discussions
- Communicating effectively with professors and colleagues
- U.S. academic writing standards
- Reading time management
- American academic culture
Graduate School Preparation Program dates are August 10 – September 3, 2026. The priority application deadline is May 22nd.
Learn more or apply now!
If you have questions, email us at joinIELP@uw.edu