MLA APPLICATION INFORMATION The graduate program accommodates persons with or without a design background and encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds who seek a career change. The faculty is experienced in teaching mature students and seeks a mix of student ages, backgrounds, and interests. In addition, the program offers excellent opportunities for practicing landscape architects to undertake advanced mid-career training. Students can tailor coursework to their particular needs, and the faculty will assist in maximizing the potentials of this multi-faceted university. Candidates applying to the Master of Landscape Architecture program must apply to both the Graduate Admissions Office and the Department of Landscape Architecture by January 15 to be considered for admission the following autumn quarter. Admission to the Graduate School requires:
Admission to the Master of Landscape Architecture program is a competitive process with priority given to applicants whose apparent abilities, as determined by the Department's MLA Admission Committee, will enable them to complete the program expeditiously and with a high level of achievement. Send to the Department of Landscape Architecture:
Portfolio: The portfolio should be a collection of material indicating your creative capabilities, graphic proficiency, and aesthetic and environmental sensitivity. It could include: photographs, photostats or other reproductions of work done by the applicant. No original documents should be submitted: the Department cannot be responsible for portfolio materials. These exhibits may be products from crafts, design studios, professional work, creative or informational writing, or any other material which indicates your professional potential. Briefly explain each exhibit with a clear indication of your contribution when the exhibit includes a team project. The portfolio must be contained within an 8 1/2" by 11" folder or binder. Do not send slides, video tapes or CD's. If you have a website, print it out and include with portfolio. Portfolios with return postage or stamped envelopes will be returned four weeks from notification of accept/deny unless specifically requested by the applicant. All unclaimed portfolios will be retained for one calendar year. Send completed Department application package to:
Send to Office of Graduate Admissions
Graduate Non-matriculated: Under certain conditions, the
Department may offer enrollment in its graduate courses to Graduate
Non-matriculated students (GNM). The purpose of GNM enrollment
is to allow qualified postbaccalaureate students to earn limited
graduate credit in a particular area of need. Applicants who meet
graduate admission standards may enroll as GNM students. They may
apply a maximum of 12 credits earned in this status to degree requirements
should they later be accepted into a graduate degree program. The
Department requires the applicant to submit a one- or two-page
Statement of Purpose and one Academic Letter of Support. A Graduate
Non-matriculated Status Application Form must be completed, along
with two sets of official transcripts from the registrars of all
collegiate institutions attended, and submitted to GNM Office,
Room 98 Administration, Box Potential graduate students may also take classes as a non-matriculated International Students: International applicants must first confirm their eligibility with the UW Graduate Admissions Office before applying to the Department of Landscape Architecture. At the University of Washington, an international applicant is defined as:
The following are minimum requirements for international applicants seeking admission to the Graduate Landscape Architecture program at the University of Washington. We welcome applicants from overseas. This process is not meant to discourage applicants but instead to assist you in making an informed choice about whether or not to invest the considerable expense and time required in submitting a complete application. You may receive additional information by sending an email message to intlgrad@u.washington.edu Requirements:
Once you have read the Preliminary Evaluation Process (or PEP) form at http://www.grad.washington.edu/admissions/intl/intlmain.htm and summarized above, and your eligibility is confirmed you may apply to the Department of Landscape Architecture. Application Materials To receive application materials from the UW Graduate Admissions Office which is a different department on campus, you may:
Veterans: Veterans and children of deceased or totally disabled veterans should follow the general procedures outlined for all applicants. Applications for, and questions about, government aid should be addressed to Veterans Affairs, Office of Special Services, 460 Schmitz Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195. (206) 543-6122. Minority Students: The Department of Landscape Architecture is committed to maintaining a diverse student population. Qualified minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Orientation and Counseling: Upon acceptance into the program, each student's educational and professional experience is carefully assessed during an initial interview. This will establish his/her placement in the program. Housing: University residence halls, apartments, and private homes furnish attractive living accommodations for students. For housing information and application forms, students should write to the Housing Office, 301 Schmitz Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195. (206) 543-4059. For off-campus rental listing service information call (206) 543-8997. |
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