Deadlines
We are now accepting applications through February 1, 2010.
The Cultural Studies program admits students only in autumn quarter of each year. Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process at any time, but their applications will only be reviewed once they are complete and after February 1, 2010.
Tuition for 2009 - 2010
Full-time quarterly tuition including the Services and Activities Fee and the Technology Fee for the Cultural Studies program is currently $3,537 for Washington residents and $7,984 for non-residents.
Full-time yearly tuition (autumn, winter, and spring quarters combined) including fees is $10,611 for Washington residents and $23,952 for non-residents.
Per-credit tuition rates are available on the UW Bothell tuition page.
Funding Opportunities
Begin the process of searching for funding opportunities available to graduate students in our program by visiting our funding opportunities page.
Tuition Exemption
Note: Pending approval, the following policy on the Washington State Tuition Exemption benefit will go into effect for students entering the program in Autumn Quarter 2010:
Eligible students may use the Tuition Exemption program to enroll in BPOLST (Policy Studies) and BCULST (Cultural Studies) elective courses on a space-available basis, but may not use the program to enroll in any of the core courses, directed research, or internships. The excluded courses are the following: BPOLST 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 508, 520, 598; BCULST 500, 501, 502, 510, 511, 512, 520, 598. Additional details on the Tuition Exemption program are here. Contact the IAS Graduate Program Manager if you have questions.