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iSchool staff are here to help provide you with quality support throughout your iSchool experience as you explore, develop and pursue opportunities that align with your life and career goals. Advising hours and scheduling instructions are listed below for graduate admissions, academic and career advisors. Most programs host appointments online or in-person.

Consult an academic advisor for topics such as:

  • Academic guidance such as degree planning, course registration and suggestions, Capstone and internships.
  • Policies, procedures and forms at the UW, Graduate School, iSchool or degree program level
  • Approval of transfer credits, out-of-school courses, etc.
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Bachelor of Science in Informatics

  • Email: informatics@uw.edu
  • Current Informatics Majors
    • Quick Questions Drop-Ins
      • Use the Quick Questions Check-In form to join the queue when you're ready to chat. A peer or academic adviser will help you when it's your turn. 
      • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
      • Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
      • Friday: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
      • Temporary cancellations and changes to advising hours will be posted on the check-in form. Quick Questions is not held on holidays or breaks between quarters.
    • Schedule a Zoom-based. or in-person. appointment with an academic adviser. Who is my assigned adviser? 
      • Dowell Eugenio for last names A-J
      • Kathy Mitchell for last names K-Z
      • To provide the best possible support, we reserve scheduled appointments for discussions that are more complex or require additional time. This includes topics such as concerns about academic progress or personal matters that may be impacting your education.
  • Informatics Minors
    • Email: INFOMinors@uw.edu 
    • Advising: Talk to a peer or academic advisor during the INFO minor drop-in advising on Zoom, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. 
  • Prospective Informatics Students
    • Email: iask@uw.edu
    • Information sessions: Attend an online Informatics Program Overview presentation to learn more about the Informatics program.
    • Advising: Talk to a peer/academic advisor during online Drop-In Advising for Prospective Informatics Students, on Thursdays 1-3 p.m.

Graduate admissions advising

Meet with the graduate admissions advisor to have your questions answered 1-on-1 about the MSIM, MLIS or Ph.D. in Information Science programs. 

  • Drop-in meetings of 15 minutes or less on Zoom. 
    • Dates: Monday-Friday from 1-2 p.m. Pacific time 
    • Attendees will be helped in order of entry. Please wait to be let in. 
  • Schedule a 30-minute meeting

    • Zoom or in person

    For additional questions regarding admissions, contact iask@uw.edu.

Master of Arts in Museology

  • Kevin Glatt, Museology graduate advisor
    • Contact: uwmuse@uw.edu 
    • Current and prospective students can schedule an advising appointment.
    • Advising appointments are available online.

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

  • Jennifer Siembor, MLIS academic advisor
    • Contact: mlis@uw.edu
    • Current MLIS students can schedule an advising appointment 
  • To connect with the MLIS peer advisors, email mlisadvising@uw.edu. (MLIS peer advisors will not be available over the summer.)

Master of Library and Information Science - Law Librarianship (MLIS Law)

  • Jennifer Siembor, Academic Advisor 
    • Contact for registration questions
      • Contact: mlis@uw.edu
      • Current MLIS Law students can schedule an advising appointment 
  • Carla Wale, Director of MLIS Law Librarianship program
    • Contact for academic or career advising: cpwale@uw.edu 

Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)

  • Rebecca Alhadeff, MSIM Early-Career and Mid-Career advisor
  • Cameron Cramer, MSIM Early-Career & Early-Career Accelerated academic advisor
    • Contact: msim@uw.edu
    • Current MSIM students can schedule an advising appointment here.
    • Advising appointments are available online or in-person.
  • To connect with the MSIM peer advisors:
    • Contact: msimpeeradvisors@uw.edu.
    • Schedule a MSIM Peer Advisors appointment here.

Ph.D. in Information Science

  • Andrea Gnessin, Ph.D. Academic Advisor
    • Contact: ischoolphd@uw.edu
    • Current Ph.D. students can schedule advising appointments 
    • Advising appointments are available online or in person.

Career advisors

  • Contact: icareers@uw.edu
  • For current iSchool students, schedule an appointment via Handshake.
  • Advising is available online or in person.
  • Learn more on our Career Services page.

Additional Advising Support

Check the Additional Advising Support page for details on:

  • Professional development panels, employer sessions and advising events
  • Engaging with faculty
  • Peer support
  • Professional organizations and mentors
  • Academic policies and procedures
  • iSchool graduate-level grading guidelines

*Advisors and other Student Services staff at the iSchool are "Campus Security Authorities" under the Clery Act and must report some criminal actions and hate-related crimes to UWPD when disclosed. Issues involving citizenship or immigration status are not reported.

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News

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Events

May 28
 
4:00-5:00PM

MLIS Law Librarianship Information Session

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May 29
 
5:30-6:30PM

iSchool Library Leadership Spotlight Series: Melody Sky Weaver

Virtual
May 30
 
11:30-1:15PM

Faculty Meeting

Bloedel Hall 070
Jun 2
 
12:00-1:00PM

MSIM Mid-Career Last Chance Q&A

Zoom / Online
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