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What Do I Need to Apply?

  • Resume/curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing Sample
  • GRE Scores (optional)

Ready to Apply

Please follow our detailed instructions for applying to our PhD program.

Applications are submitted to the UW Graduate School.

Choose Information PhD program as your proposed program of study.

Questions

Application status questions

  • Contact iSchool Enrollment and Data Records Coordinator, Dennis Choi (dhchoi@wisc.edu)

Program requirements questions

  • Contact iSchool PhD Program Director, Professor Rebekah Willett (rwillett@wisc.edu)

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Admissions Deadline

December 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions on the iSchool PhD application process