MSIM Registration Procedures

Academic Year:

The University of Washington is on a quarter system. The academic year consists of autumn, winter and spring quarters. Each quarter is approximately 11 weeks long. The optional summer quarter is approximately 9 weeks. Dates for each quarter are available at www.washington.edu/students/reg/calendar.html.

Registration Timeframes:

The registration period typically begins mid-quarter (approximately, 7-10 weeks prior to the start of the next quarter). Refer to the UW Academic Calendar at www.washington.edu/students/reg/calendar.html and look at the dates for Registration Periods 1, 2, 3, as well as relevant add/drop dates.

Quarterly Course Offerings:

In order to determine what courses are offered each quarter, you can refer to the course schedule found on the iSchool website. This page also includes projected course schedules for future quarters. Please note that the schedule of course offerings is tentative and subject to change.

MSIM Registration Procedures:

MSIM students are considered fee-based students. Based on this status, these students should register as follow:

• Always refer to the “MSIM Time Schedule” or the “INFX (All MSIM & Online MLIS) Time Schedule” at ischool.uw.edu/courses/schedules.aspx to determine what courses are offered and spots available in these courses. to determine what courses are offered and spots available in these courses.
• Registration services for MSIM students are provided by UW Professional and Continuing Education (UWPCE). Students register via an online registration system hosted by UWPCE.  Go to theUWPCE Information for Admitted Students site  and click on either "Day or Exec MSIM"; the most current quarter for registration will appear.  Read through the list of courses, as well as the registration procedures and information sections.  Also note that Registration FAQ'sfor UWPCE's online registration system are available, and important to read prior to trying to register.  UWPCE's online registration system will not open until 8 am of period 1 registration.  Any questions on the registration system or paying tuition may be directed to UWPCE at 206-543-2310 or 800-543-2320 or advisers@pcu.uw.edu.
• Note the following registration restrictions:
  • MSIM students may register for other iSchool courses (i.e., MLIS or PhD) in periods 2 and 3.
  • MSIM students do NOT register at MyUW

• While students are expected to take courses in the program track in which they have entered (Day or Exec), we understand that some unique circumstances may require a flexible class schedule, where Day students may need to take Exec courses or vice versa.  The program will consider requests, but in order to preserve balanced enrollment numbers and cohort experience, we have established a list of criteria below that we will use to evaluate requests for cross enrollment in IMT courses. 

   

  * Contingent on available space in section

  * Requests will be considered only during Period 1 registration

  * Course conflicts with internship/job

  * Elective course conflicts with a core class

  * Course poses undue hardship on students' travel
  Contact Kathy Wong, katwong@uw.edu, for request instructions.

    

Add Codes:

Some courses require add codes, specifically entry codes to register for IMT 590 (Internship credit: Internship Forms) and faculty codes for IMT 600 (Independent Study credit - Form: MSIM Student Guide). You must first consult with the MSIM Academic Advisor, Kathy Wong, katwong@uw.edu before you can register for these credits. Kath Gold, MSIM Program Assistant in the Student Services office (MGH 470), will dispurse the add code through email.

Please Note: For add codes to courses outside of the Information School, you must contact that instructor and specific department directly. To get credit for the course towards your MSIM degree, please complete the Out-of-School-Elective Form found in the MSIM Student Guide.