Admissions

The online UW Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics degree program is designed for current and aspiring supply chain professionals. A new cohort of about 30 students starts the program each autumn. Contact our adviser for detailed information on the best timing and pace to fit your needs.

Application Deadlines

Admission into the program is competitive.

• January 15
  • Early Consideration Application Deadline
  • Deadline for SCTL Outstanding Student Scholarship
  • $0 application fees
     
• March 3
  • Regular Application Deadline
  • Last day for $0 application fees
  • Deadline for SCTL Outstanding Student Scholarship
  • Deadline for Matson, Inc., Diversity & Equity in Supply Chain Scholarship
     
• May 1
  • Final Application Deadline
    • Applications will be reviewed, but not on a priority basis.
       
• After May 1
  • Applications are accepted on a space-available basis.

Scholarship Opportunities

We offer two scholarships: the SCTL Outstanding Student Scholarship ($10,000) and the Matson, Inc., Diversity & Equity in Supply Chain Scholarship ($5,000). More information about each can be found on the Costs & Aid page.

Fee Waiver

We are waiving application fees through March 1. If you intend to apply by March 1, contact sctl@uw.edu with your application ID number and we'll cover your application fee.

Admission Requirements

✔  Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution
✔  A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the last graded 60 semester credits or 90 graded quarter credits
✔  Demonstrated English language proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English
✔  Completion of two quarters or one semester of undergraduate statistics or calculus

In addition, we recommend that applicants have three to five years of work experience in supply chain, transportation or logistics. Education can be substituted for experience.

Notes:

• GRE and GMAT scores are not required.
• You do not need to have all prerequisites complete at the time of application.
• Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA can still be admitted if they are otherwise qualified. Applicants with GPA below 3.0 should address the circumstances and explain their other experience or qualifications that demonstrate potential to undertake graduate study.
• If you have questions about whether a course meets these requirements, schedule an info meeting to review your transcript(s).

How to Apply

Application Materials

✔  UW Graduate School online application and fee ($0 fees for applications submitted by March 1)
✔  Unofficial transcripts from every college or university attended
✔  Resume or curriculum vitae
✔  Personal statement 
✔  Two letters of recommendation (Note: Contact us if you need more information or options)
✔  Proof of English language proficiency (if English is not your native language)

Applications are not considered complete and will not be reviewed until all items have been submitted, including all letters of recommendation.

Application Steps

To apply to the program, submit your application materials online through the UW Graduate School website. We recommend you begin your application early in order to complete all requirements on time.

Step One: Prepare to Apply

‣ Obtain transcripts from each college or university attended. Download unofficial transcripts or scan printed copies.

‣ Update your resume or curriculum vitae.

‣ Write your statement of purpose. This statement should include responses to the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in the Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics program? (maximum 300 words)
2. Describe the most challenging supply chain, transportation or logistics-related problem you have encountered during your career. Explain how you approached and addressed it. (maximum 300 words)
3. What skills do you hope to gain from participating in the program? (maximum 300 words)

‣ Identify people who are willing to write letters of recommendation for you. Two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. Recommendations should come from current or former employers or supervisors, or from former teachers or advisers. You can use one academic reference and one professional reference or two professional references.

You should choose references who can judge your capacity to undertake graduate studies. Be sure to have their email addresses, which are required for the Graduate School application. Note: If you are concerned about submitting two letters of recommendation, contact us for additional information or options.

‣ Follow up with your recommenders if needed. Ensure your letters are submitted by the deadline. Applications are not considered complete and will not be reviewed until all items have been submitted, including all letters of recommendation.

Step Two: Apply

‣ Start your online application to the UW Graduate School. On this page, click Create a Profile button to get started if you're a first-time user.

‣ Select "Civil & Environmental Engineering - Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics" as the program name. Indicate the term and year you wish to enter the program.

‣ Upload all required documents.

‣ Designate the people who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you. Each of these people will be sent an email directing them to a secure website where they will submit their letters.

‣ Pay the nonrefundable application fee. MSCTL will waive application fees for everyone who applies before March 1. Before you complete the final steps of your application, email your waiver request to sctl@uw.edu.

International Students

International applicants must meet all admission requirements for the program and must be able to participate in the mandatory Residency Weekend held at the start of the program, either online or in person.

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The UW Graduate School’s Policy 3.2 describes several ways to do this. Scores must be sent directly to the UW by the Educational Testing Service using institution code 4854. Only scores less than two years old will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact us before you begin your application. For general information about applying to the UW as an international graduate student, see the Graduate School International Applicant Information page.