Student Services
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
- Dowell Eugenio, Informatics Academic Advisor
- Kathy Mitchell, Informatics Academic Advisor
- Elisa Tran, Informatics Academic Advisor for Prospective Students
- Contact: informatics@uw.edu
- Schedule an appointment via Microsoft Bookings for Zoom-based or In-Person appointments
- 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.
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
- Jennifer Siembor, MLIS Academic Advisor
- Contact: mlis@uw.edu
- Current MLIS and Prospective 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.)
Law Librarianship
- Carla Wale, Associate Teaching Professor, Director, MLIS Law Librarianship Specialization
- Contact: cpwale@uw.edu
Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)
- Rebecca Alhadeff, MSIM Program Manager
- Contact: msim@uw.edu
- Mid-Career advising by appointment only
- Current Mid-Career students can schedule an advising appointment here.
- Cameron Cramer, MSIM Academic Advisor
- Contact: msim@uw.edu
- Academic Advising available by appointment only
- Monday & Wednesday (online) 3-5 p.m, Tuesday & Thursday (in-person): 2-4 p.m., Friday (online): noon-2 p.m.
- Current MSIM students can schedule an advising appointment here.
Ph.D.
- Andrea Gnessin, Ph.D. Academic Advisor
- Contact: ischoolphd@uw.edu
- Advising available by appointment only.
- Current Ph.D. and prospective students can schedule advising appointments
CAREER ADVISORS
- Contact: icareers@uw.edu
- Advising available by appointment only.
- Schedule an appointment via Handshake (instructions on career appointments and advising page).
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.
Additional Advising Support
Learn more about:
- 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