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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.  Appointments are both in person and virtual.

The majority of the iSchool's programs offer limited prospective student appointments. Prospective students who have questions regarding advising appointments can email iAsk@uw.edu.

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
  • Please note career advisors are not able to provide advising on registration, degree planning, or other academic advisor queries.

Contact an Advisor

Advising hours are listed below for each academic and career advisor, as are instructions for scheduling an appointment. Most programs host appointments remotely via Zoom or phone unless otherwise stated below or on Bookings. 

Bachelor of Science in Informatics

  • Informatics Advisors: Dowell Eugenio, Kathy Mitchell, Elisa Tran
  • Email: informatics@uw.edu
  • For Current Informatics Students
    • Schedule a Zoom-based or In-Person appointment via Microsoft Bookings
    • Have a quick question (10 minutes or less)? Drop in during quick question hours on Zoom, Monday-Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Temporary cancellations and changes to drop-ins hours are announced via the Informatics Resource Site Announcements. Quick questions will not be held during breaks between quarters.
  • For Prospective Students
  • Informatics Peer Advisors: 
    • The Informatics Peer Advisor team meets with current INFO students and current UW students who are considering applying to the INFO major.
    • Drop-in advising - Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., MGH 420

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Law Librarianship

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

Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)

Ph.D.

CAREER ADVISORS

Career Advising for MLIS Law Librarianship

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

Learn more on our Career Services page.

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