Feminist/WGS Studies PhD 2026 Cycle

[hm25]

Did not see one of these made for the upcoming cycle so I thought I'd make one! This is my primary focus in my apps this year so very interested to hear from other folks on what they are applying to! 

[as976]

Hi! I applied to wgss/feminist studies schools. I applied for PhD programs at UMN, UCSB, UCLA, UW,OSU and 1 masters program at a safety school. 

[hm25]

Good luck! I applied at WGSS/Feminist programs at UMN, UWa, UWi, and two English/WGSS combo programs for Yale and UMich as my studies are very interdisciplinary so I have no idea what my best fit program will end up being

[hm25]

UMN Decisions are out, I unfortunately did not get in. First rejection for this cycle (and ever for me!) so I am pretty bummed about this one!

[olivity]

Has anyone heard about official interviews for the joint psychology/wgs program at University of Michigan?

[liza___]

On 11/30/2025 at 3:50 PM, as976 said:

Hi! I applied to wgss/feminist studies schools. I applied for PhD programs at UMN, UCSB, UCLA, UW,OSU and 1 masters program at a safety school. 

Hello have u heard back from OSU yet?

[as976]

I have not yet! 

[liza___]

8 hours ago, as976 said:

I have not yet! 

Same here. It's been more than 2 months since I applied Did you fill the advisor request form before applying?

[as976]

I just heard back about an interview from OSU

[liza___]

Congratulations! I applied to the MA track but still nothing. I'm just a bit anxious atp. I hope you do very well in your interview for Ohio State!

[BharatIndia]

Has anyone heard back from UCSB Feminist program?

[Mushroombish]

Has anyone heard anything from UCLA?