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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, call an advisor, or schedule a one-on-one appointment (phone or virtual). Please note that advising appointments are only available to current iSchool students; prospective students can email iAsk@uw.edu to schedule an advising appointment.

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.

How can we help?

Consult your academic advisor for topics such as:

  • 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.)

Consult your career advisor for topics such as:

  • 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

Contact an Advisor

Advising hours are listed below for each academic and career advisor, as are instructions for scheduling an appointment. All advising hours for summer quarter 2021 will be hosted remotely via Zoom or phone. 

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Informatics

MLIS

LAW LIBRARIANSHIP

  • Carla Wale, Associate Teaching Professor, Director, MLIS Law Librarianship Specialization
  • Contact: uwlawlib@uw.edu 

MSIM

Ph.D.

CAREER ADVISORS

CAREER ADVISING - LAW LIBRARIANSHIP

  • Carla Wale, Associate Teaching Professor, Director, MLIS Law Librarianship Specialization
  • Contact: uwlawlib@uw.edu 

Learn more on our Career Services page.

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