Graduate School Resources for Physics Majors | Department of Physics

UW Physics PhD Program – review admissions, degree requirements, timeline, etc.
UW Professional Master of Science in Physics – a program administered by UW’s Continuum College/Professional and Continuing Education which is designed for individuals, typically already in the technical workforce, who are interested in deepening their knowledge of physics and its applications
UW Graduate School – information for prospective students, current students, graduate student success, funding, programs, etc.
UW Career & Internship Center – Prepare for Graduate School - features a few select resources to help you explore, prepare, and apply for a wide array of graduate and professional programs.
Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity Graduate School Preparatory Services (GSPS) supports undergraduate students at the University of Washington to learn about, prepare for admission to, and apply to graduate school.
Getting effective letters of recommendation for Graduate School Application - document created by UW physics faculty with suggestions for how to request letters of recommendation.

Is Grad School right for me? - [Transcript] 2021 presentation by Prof. Olmstead on factors to consider when deciding whether and when to attend graduate school in physics or astronomy, as well as advice regarding how to build a record that increases your chances of admission and information about how to navigate the application process.
"How Do I Get into Graduate School" presentation from CUWiP 2016 co-presented by Prof. Kai-Mei Fu (UW) and Prof. Stephanie Majewski (UO).

APS Bridge Program - a post-baccalaureate initiative by the American Physical Society aimed at helping students from underrepresented backgrounds pursue advanced physics education. It provides recent graduates with research experience, advanced coursework, and coaching to prepare them for successful entry into a physics Ph.D. program.
GradSchoolShopper - a free, searchable online directory exclusively dedicated to graduate programs in physics, astronomy, and related physical sciences. Hosted by the American Institute of Physics (AIP), it is designed to help prospective students research, compare, and select the best graduate programs for their academic and career goals.