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Admissions, academic and career advising

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.
  • Navigating other UW offices/services (i.e., Financial Aid, International Programs, etc.)

Consult a career advisor for topics such as:

  • Internship and career opportunities, employer contact info and advice
  • Resume and cover letter reviews
  • Preparing for job interviews: mock interviews, day-of interview tips, salary negotiation, etc.

Contact an advisor

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 advisor will help you when it's your turn.
      • Summer Break (8/23-9/23)
      • 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 advisor. Who is my assigned advisor?
      • Dowell Eugenio for last names A-G
      • Christina Murray for last names H-N
        • Tuesday & Wednesday: Virtual Appointments only
      • Kathy Mitchell for last names O-Z
        • Thursdays & Fridays: Virtual Appointments only
      • 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
  • Prospective Informatics Students

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. 

Master of Arts in Museology

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

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

Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)

Ph.D. in Information Science

Career advisors

Mental Health Counseling

Information School students have access to mental health support from a mental health professional. The counselor can help you find referrals to short- and long-term therapy, provide support through a variety of mental health issues, both virtually and in-person, and give information about other resources. Learn about mental health counseling options.

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.

Email & Listservs

Learn about how Student Services communicates with you.

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