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iDiversity Ambassadors

What is an iDiversity Ambassador? 

In an effort to recruit BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) students and students from other underrepresented minoritized (URM) groups, iSchool Diversity Ambassadors (iDAs), a team of current Information School graduate student volunteers, assist prospective students who are considering study at the UW Information School. iDAs share their personal perspectives about their iSchool degree programs as well as iSchool and UW student experiences, opportunities and resources. 

2021-22 iDAs will offer the following support services to prospective students:

Ph.D. iDA Program

Ph.D. iDAs are available - please contact us! iDAs can provide helpful information to prepare for completing your Ph.D. application, with a focus on: 

  • Choosing & contacting faculty
  • Creating a research plan
  • Providing feedback on your draft research statement 
  • Please note that although iDAs do receive training in giving you feedback, this assistance does NOT guarantee admission to the iSchool. This assistance is meant to serve as a second set of eyes and an opportunity to get feedback from a current iSchool Ph.D. student.

Please fill out our form to request assistance from an iDA.

Please be sure to check out the following iSchool resources:

Master's iDA Programs (MSIM, MLIS)

MSIM/MLIS iDAs are available starting in late September. iDAs serve as iSchool contact people to answer questions from a student’s perspective regarding your questions about specific iSchool programs, attending the UW, living in Seattle and/or attending your program online, working across time zones and other questions that you may have.

iDAs can provide feedback on your: 

  • Personal and diversity statements and essay (MLIS) or statement of purpose / personal statement (MSIM)
  • Please note that although iDAs do receive training in giving you feedback, this assistance does NOT guarantee admission to the iSchool. This assistance is meant to serve as a second set of eyes and someone with whom to discuss your application and the application process.
  • Directing you to resources for BIPOC graduate students, such as Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP)

Please fill out our form to request assistance from an iDA.

Please be sure to check out the following iSchool resources:

  • Admissions information pages- deadlines vary by program options, tracks and modes
  • Information sessions: Learn about our programs and meet current students
    • MLIS: Various dates/times.
    • MSIM: Various dates/times.

If you are interested in becoming an iDiversity Ambassador, learn more here.

Questions? Contact Cynthia del Rosario: cyn@uw.edu; Subject line: iDA Question/ Program (Ph.D., MLIS or MSIM)

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