Does the UW Math Department accept part-time graduate students?
Yes, but … : While it is possible in principle to pursue a graduate degree part-time, you should be aware that one of the main benefits of being in a full-time graduate program is the immersion in mathematics combined with the opportunity to work together with other students on a regular basis. Attending part-time would mostly cut you off from those benefits, and could therefore put you at a significant disadvantage. Our grad courses almost all meet MWF at various times between 9:30 and 3:30, so you’d need to have a schedule that’s sufficiently flexible to allow you to be available at those times. Depending on your preparation and how many courses you can take each quarter, it would probably take you three or four years to finish a Master’s degree working part-time. It would be almost impossible to complete a PhD degree if you work part-time throughout the program; but it might be feasible to spend a couple years working part-time at the beginning or near the middle of your program.
