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Academic and Career Advising

Have questions about courses or degree requirements? Want advice on how to start your job hunt or negotiate a job offer?  Advisors in the iSchool Student Services office are here to help. Our goal is to provide you with quality support throughout your iSchool experience as you explore, develop, and pursue opportunities that align with your life and career goals.

Current iSchool students can email or call an advisor, attend drop-in advising hours, or use iCareers to schedule a one-on-one appointment (in person, phone, or virtual). Please note that iCareers is only available to current iSchool students; prospective students can email iAsk@uw.edu to schedule an advising appointment.

Contact an Advisor

Drop-in advising hours are listed below for each academic and career advisor, as are instructions for scheduling an appointment via iCareers. Drop-in hours and scheduled appointments take place in the Student Services office: Mary Gates Hall 420.

Informatics

  • Advisors: Dowell Eugenio, Tori Gottlieb, Academic Advisors; Mallory Shaw, Program Coordinator; Andrea Chen, Kerstin Huang, Lee Polla, Yuxing Wu, Savanna Yee, Peer Advisors
  • Contact: informatics@uw.edu; Dowell, 206.616.8721; Tori, 206.616.7652; Mallory, 206.616.1197
  • Current students can schedule an appointment via iCareers (instructions below). Prospective students should email informatics@uw.edu for an appointment.
  • Drop-in hours (Summer 2018):
  ACADEMIC ADVISORS PEER ADVISORS
MON No drop-ins No drop-ins
TUE No drop-ins No drop-ins
WED No drop-ins No drop-ins
THU 1-4 p.m.  No drop-ins
FRI No drop-ins No drop-ins

MLIS

  • Advisors: Joe Eckert, Academic Advisor; Victor Aque, Program Coordinator
  • Contact: mlis@uw.edu; Joe, 206.616.2544; Victor, 206.543.8743
  • Drop-in hours: Summer Quarter: Thursdays 1:30-4 p.m. Or schedule an appointment via iCareers (current students only - instructions below). Feel free to email if you can't find a time in iCareers or need a meeting after regular business hours.

MSIM

  • Advisors: Shasta Jennings, Academic Advisor; Mallory Shaw, Program Coordinator
  • Contact: msim@uw.edu; Stephanie, 206.221.3467; Mallory, 206.616.1197
  • Drop-in hours: Summer Quarter: Thursdays 1:30-4 p.m. Or schedule an appointment via iCareers (current students only - instructions below).

Ph.D.

  • Advisors: Shasta Jennings, Academic Advisor; Victor Aque, Program Coordinator
  • Contact: ischoolphd@uw.edu; Stephanie, 206.221.3467; Victor, 206.543.8743
  • Drop-in hours: Summer Quarter: Thursdays 1:30-4 p.m. Or schedule an appointment via iCareers (current students only - instructions below).

Career Services

  • Advisors: Dean Kirkpatrick, Nayoung Won, Career Services Advisors; Cameron Seib, Program Assistant
  • Contact: icareers@uw.edu; Dean, 206.685.5463; Cameron, 206.543.0798
  • Drop-in hours: There are no career drop-in hours over summer quarter. Schedule an appointment via iCareers (current students only - instructions below)
  • Learn more on our Career Services page.

Schedule an appointment

iCareers: Jobs and internships for our students

  • Log in to iCareers
  • Click “Calendar” on the left-hand side of the page and then click “Counseling Appt.”
  • Select “Request New Appointment,” which shows in a purple box at the bottom of the page.
  • Select the type of advising you are looking for, as well as a date range and time and then click “Check Availability.”
  • Find an available time slot and click on the advisor’s name next to the time.
  • Complete the final page that pops up and click “Submit Request.”

For current students only. Prospective students can email iask@uw.edu to schedule an appointment.

How can we help?

Here is a list of common items on which to consult your academic advisor:

  • How to register for courses
  • Guidance on academic performance or other concerns about courses
  • Degree plans and course suggestions, including how to integrate an internship or fieldwork in your degree plan
  • Information on culminating experience (i.e., Capstone) options
  • Policies and procedures at the UW, Graduate School, iSchool, or degree program level
  • Filling out forms and paperwork
  • Approval of transfer credits, out-of-school courses, etc.
  • Navigating through other UW offices/services (i.e., Financial Aid, International Programs, etc.)

Here is a list of common items on which to consult your career adviser:

  • Internship and career opportunities and preparation
  • Resume and cover letter reviews
  • Preparing for job interviews: mock interviews, day-of interview tips, salary negotiation, etc.
  • Networking and professional development
  • Specific employer contact information and advice

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