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Who can make an advising appointment?

Only current University of Washington undergraduate students can attend Quick Question appointments or schedule appointments with College of Engineering advisers.

We are currently unable to provide appointments for prospective students. Incoming first-years must wait until the start of classes to make an appointment.

If you are a prospective transfer student, you should attend the Transfer Thursday drop-in hour.

If you are a graduate student, you should contact the graduate adviser in your department or the Graduate School.

Advising appointment options comparison

Virtual Quick Question advising

In Autumn 2021, Quick Question sessions will take place through Zoom. Sessions last 10 minutes.

Students should reserve their Quick Question session in advance via the links in our Engineering Undeclared Canvas page. Students are welcome to meet with any adviser for a Quick Question session as the goal is for students to be able to access assistance as soon as possible.

Longer advising appointments

Longer advising appointments last 25 minutes. To schedule an appointment, you can call (206) 543-1770, e-mail engradv@uw.edu or visit the Undergraduate Engineering Advising office in person at 014 Loew Hall, Please share the following information with us when scheduling your appointment:

• Name
• Student ID number
• Phone number
• Appointment times that will work for you Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Whether you prefer to talk in-person or through Zoom
• Reason for scheduling an appointment

We cannot accommodate same-day, longer advising appointments. You must schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Call or e-mail us as far in advance as possible, especially during busy times (like registration) when appointments fill up quickly.

Late appointment policy

If you are more than 10 minutes late to your scheduled advising appointment, you will be asked to reschedule.

This policy serves as a reminder to be respectful of fellow students’ time. Advising appointments are in high demand and can be difficult to schedule. A "no-show" deprives another student the opportunity to meet with their adviser and takes away from advisers' time to assist students.

Canceling appointments

Please e-mail or call us with at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel an advising appointment.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

To make the most of you advising appointment, arrive on time and bring:

• Your proposed schedule for next quarter (if you are looking for feedback on your academic plan)
• A way to take notes
• The list of questions or concerns you want to address

Transfer Thursday sessions

On Thursdays the UW and the College of Engineering hold separate drop-in advising sessions for prospective and incoming transfer students. At the College's one-hour sessions, you can learn more about the transfer process and which engineering majors may be a good fit for your career goals. Some engineering departments also hold drop-in advising sessions for transfer students. Learn more about the UW sessions »

Asking questions over e-mail

E-mail the advising team for answers to simple, close-ended questions. If you have a more complex question, or you need immediate assistance, call 206-543-1770. Note that during busy advising periods, such as during registration, the response time to e-mails will be longer.

In your email, include your:

• Name
• Student ID number
• Year
• Intended major
• Your close-ended question or concern

Student responsibilities vs. adviser responsibilities

Academic advising is a collaborative educational process where students and their advisers are partners in planning to achieve students’ personal, academic, and career goals. This partnership requires active participation of both the advisers and the students.

Student responsibilities

Engineering advisers expect you to:

• Regularly utilize the 4-year planning sheets, MyPlan, the course catalog, and your degree audit.
• Become knowledgeable about and gather necessary information for majors of interest.
• Take thoughtful steps to explore majors of interest and reflect on those experiences.
• Know your curriculum requirements and track your progress towards graduation.
• Follow UW academic policies, procedures, and deadlines.
• Schedule and attend advising appointments when needed.

Adviser responsibilities

You can expect an engineering adviser to:

• Assist and encourage you in discerning your educational goals.
• Work with you on developing an educational plan.
• Communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures.
• Provide you with information about and strategies for utilizing available resources and services.
• Adhere to FERPA confidentiality standards.