School of Graduate Studies and Research
Barge 103
(509) 963-3101
Masters@cwu.edu
The Graduate School provides a number of documents for all of our constituents: future and current graduate students, CWU faculty, and alumni. Use the links below to download the documents that you need.
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Admission Application
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Prospective students should use the on-line application. If a hard copy application is preferred, please go to the Apply to the CWU Graduate School web page; Click Here |
Letter of Recommendation Form
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On-line forms are available through the on-line application process. If a hard copy application is preferred, please go to the Apply to the CWU Graduate School web page; Click Here |
Application Fee Waiver
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Use the Fee Waiver form if you think you are eligible to have your admissions application fee waived based on your financial situation. For details and the form please go to the Apply to the CWU Graduate School web page; Click Here |
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Graduate Student Handbook |
Designed to help graduate students navigate their career. |
Course of Study Form Degree Programs
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List the courses that you will take toward your master's degree. You will need to file this form before you have accumulated 25 quarter credits towards your degree and may be required to submit this form earlier if you are applying for grants, fellowships, or financial aid. |
Students who are enrolled in Graduate Certificate Programs should submit this form to the Graduate School shortly after admission into the certificate program. | |
Course Substitution Form download PDF | DOC |
You will need to file this form if you need to replace a class on your course of study (degree or certificate earning programs) with an alternative class. |
Graduate Committee and Option Approval Form
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Lists your graduate committee and the option (thesis, examination, or project) that you are selecting for your degree. File with the Graduate School as soon as you have formed a committee and selected your thesis option. It may also be required for certain CWU grants and fellowships. |
Human Subjects Review Committee (HSRC) Link to the website |
Any research at CWU that involves human participants must receive review and approval by CWU's human subjects and administrators. |
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Link to the website |
Any research at CWU that involves non-human animals must receive review and approval by CWU's animal protections administrators. |
Thesis General Regulations DOC |
Thesis General Regulations should be followed by all students completing the thesis option. |
Electronic Thesis Submission Form
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This form will be filled out by students completing the thesis option. |
Final Folder CheckThis is your REQUEST to Graduate or Earn a Graduate Certificate |
All graduate students must complete the on-line folder check request for a final review of their file no later than the first week of their final quarter. Check here for current dates. Results of the request and applicable forms are emailed to your CWU Email Address! |
Name, Gender, or Social Security Number Change Form
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Notification of changes to your your name, social security number, or gender must be made through the CWU Registrar. Refer to the website link below and scroll down to Additional Forms and choose Name, Gender, or Social Security Number Change |
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Assistantship Application download PDF | DOC |
Use this form to apply for a teaching, staff, or research assistantship at CWU. |
Nonresident 50% Tuition Waiver |
To be considered for a university fellowship, applicants must be recommended by the degree program’s Coordinator. [More information] |
Graduate Student Research Support
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Semi-Annual awards designed to help students with supplies, equipment or travel expenses related to their research for their thesis or project Click here for infomation |
Master's Student Summer Fellowship
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Summer fellowship stipends of $3,500 designed to help students focus on research for their thesis or project |
Student Travel Grant |
Travel funding is available for graduate students who are presenting research or creative work. Click Here for Full Instructions |
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Recommendation for Graduate Faculty Status
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Department chairs and program directors use this form to recommend a faculty member for regular, associate, special, or retired graduate faculty status. |
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Pre-proposal Approval Form |
This document allows the Graduate School to better coordinate with you on your grant proposal. [More Information] |
Faculty Research Support Award |
Monetary support for research or creative activity up to $3,000. [More Information] |
Faculty Travel Award |
faculty may apply for one trip per fiscal year, in an amount up to $300 in matching funds. |
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Diploma Reorder Request [download DOC] |
Use this form to request a duplicate diploma for your graduate degree. |
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