Advising & Support

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.

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

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.

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Informatics

Advisors: Dowell Eugenio, Academic Advisor; Mallory Shaw, Program Coordinator
Contact: informatics@uw.edu; Dowell, 206.616.8721; Mallory, 206.616.1197
Drop-in hours: Summer quarter, Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Or schedule an appointment via email or iCareers (current students only — instructions below).

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, by appointment only. Schedule an appointment via iCareers or email mlis@uw.edu, especially 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; Shasta, 206.221.3467; Mallory, 206.616.1197
Drop-in hours: Summer quarter, by appointment only. Schedule an appointment via iCareers or email msim@uw.edu, especially if you can't find a time in iCareers or need a meeting after regular business hours.

Ph.D.

Advisors: Jayson Sandison, Academic Advisor; Victor Aque, Program Coordinator
Contact: ischoolphd@uw.edu; Jayson, 206.685.9815; Victor, 206.543.8743
Drop-in hours: Summer quarter, Tuesdays 2-4 p.m. Or schedule an appointment via email or iCareers (current students only — instructions below).

CAREER ADVISORS

Advisors: Dean Kirkpatrick, Nayoung Won, Career Services Advisors; Nancy Cooper, Program Coordinator
Contact: icareers@uw.edu; Dean, 206.685.5463; Nayoung, 206.221.1563; Nancy, 206.543.0798
Drop-in hours: Not available over the summer (June 17 - Sept. 25). Please schedule an appointment via iCareers (current students only — instructions below).
Learn more on our Career Services page.

Schedule an appointment

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.”
PLEASE NOTE: Evening hour slots are reserved for online, part-time, or mid-career students who wish to meet virtually.

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

Additional Advising Support

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Email & Listservs

Learn about how Student Services communicates with you.

Resources:

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