MLIS Admitted Student Information
Important Dates and Upcoming Events 2024
Check back regularly for updates and new events!
MLIS Program Admitted Student Events
Confirm your enrollment and complete required next steps (deadlines vary).
Refer to the enrollment page for detailed instructions on confirming your enrollment. Your enrollment confirmation deadline can be found in your admission offer letter.
Welcome from the MLIS Program Chair
Meet the MLIS program chair and MLIS academic advisor to learn more about the program as an admitted student at this virtual event. We'll have plenty of time for questions and the opportunity to connect with fellow admitted students.
Feb. 15, 2024 | Video Recording.
March 20, 2024 | Video Recording
June 10, 2024; 5-6 p.m. PT: Video Recording
MLIS Funding & Scholarship Information Session
Meet the Graduate Funding and Information Services representative and learn more about funding resources & applying for scholarships.
Feb. 21, 2024: Noon-1 p.m. PT | Video Recording | Handout
MLIS Faculty Panel
Hear from MLIS program faculty who will introduce themselves, provide insight into learning outcomes and connecting with faculty, discuss iSchool opportunities and programs, and take part in a Q&A.
April 4, 2024: 4-5 p.m. PT | Video Recording
MLIS Current Student Panel
Join MLIS current students in both the residential and online degree modes who will talk about their experience in the MLIS program, give tips for incoming students, and take part in a Q&A.
April 11, 2024: 4-5 p.m. PT | Video Recording
New MLIS Student Registration Workshop
Join this session to go over the course registration process in full detail. We’ll review the curriculum, discuss course options, and demo the various sites and systems for a successful registration in your autumn quarter classes. This session will be recorded and posted.
June 6, 2024: 3-4 p.m. PT | Zoom Link
UW Events
Campus Tours
UW Campus Tours are available through the UW Admissions Office in-person or virtually. Graduate students are welcome to register and attend the tour portion of the session. Register at https://admit.washington.edu/visit/campus-tours/.
Video tours, including of the UW libraries, and a self-guided or virtual Indigenous Walking Tour are also available.
Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) Prospective Student Days
March 28-29, 2024
Join GSEE for a virtual meet & greet for incoming master's, Ph.D., and professional students. Past topics have included: QTPOC Community, Student Activism/Advocacy, Parenting while in Graduate School, Finding a Roommate, and Free Chat. Check out their website to see what topics come up this year and learn more about how to have a successful transition to life at UW.
Registration is required for admitted prospective students to attend the event.
Orientation
MLIS New Student In-Person Orientation
Sept. 18-20, 2024
Join the MLIS staff and faculty to get oriented to the program and connect with your incoming MLIS student cohort. The in-person orientation is open to both online and residential students, and residential students are recommended to attend. Please look out for communications with more details closer to the event.
MLIS New Student Virtual Orientation
Details TBA
Join the MLIS staff and faculty to get oriented to the program and connect with your incoming MLIS student cohort. The online orientation is open to online students and residential students who are unable to attend in-person. Please look out for communications with more details closer to the event.
Academic Planning
New students are encouraged to review the MLIS degree planning charts in order to start planning out their coursework for the duration of the program.
Another resource for course planning is the list of advisory pathways and suggested courses. This list is particularly helpful as it links employment, professional organizations and sample job titles with courses that the program offers. Regardless of the path chosen, the program provides support through the curriculum and career planning services.
MLIS Residential
The residential MLIS program is a full-time option that requires two calendar years to complete. The average course load per quarter is three to four classes (average of 10 credits per quarter). During autumn quarter, you will take a minimum of 10 credits, including:
- LIS 520: Concepts, Services, and Issues for Information Professionals (4 credits)
- LIS 570: Research, Assessment and Design (4 credits)
- Your choice of elective(s)
Many classes in the residential MLIS program are delivered in the traditional classroom setting on the University of Washington campus. For example, all of your LIS core courses will be taken on-campus (LIS 520 and 570 will both be on-campus). However, not all electives, social/ethical issues core nor information technology core are offered in an on-campus mode. You may take some online courses (typically electives) throughout your degree program. In addition, there may be the opportunity to take some hybrid electives, where online and residential students take the same course synchronously.
MLIS Online
The online MLIS program is a part-time option that generally requires about 3 years to complete. The average course load per quarter is two classes (average of 7-9 credits per quarter). Some students may choose to complete the program at an accelerated pace, and can do so by taking an extra elective per quarter; more information will be provided at orientation.
During autumn quarter, you will take 8 credits, including:
- LIS 520: Concepts, Services, and Issues for Information Professionals (4 credits)
- LIS 570: Research, Assessment and Design (4 credits)
The majority of the online program is asynchronous, meaning that there are no specific days or times when students have to be online. However, elective courses may be offered residentially or in hybrid mode, where online and residential students take the same course synchronously.
The classroom for online students is the course website, hosted by the Canvas learning management system. Courses are delivered through modules that include a set of activities (lectures, readings, discussion and assignments) centered on a theme, topic, or learning objective. You will work on activities in the modules at an individual pace, but are expected to complete each module within the deadlines in the course schedule.
Readings may include recommended books or electronic resources available. Discussion related to readings, recorded lectures, or assignments takes place via asynchronous discussion boards. Assignments vary according to instructors and course materials. Group work is also an integral part of the online learning experience.
Contact Us
We're here to support you and answer your questions! Email us at mlis@uw.edu.