Meet the CSS advising team!
Checking in for your appointment
In-person appointments
If you have scheduled an in-person appointment, check in at the School of STEM Undergraduate Academic Services front desk in Discovery Hall 352, across from the elevators.
Online appointments
If you have scheduled an online appointment, visit the appropriate link below to enter the Zoom waiting room for your appointment, and we will be with you shortly!
Tony Angelella: https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwbcss.tony
Jake Ortiz: https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwbcss.jake
Lauren Berry: https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwbcss.lauren
Online drop-in advising
We have regular online drop-in times for quick questions for CSSE & AC major students & CSSE & IT minor students. Click the link below at the times indicated if you want to meet with someone.
Please note that we might not be available some weeks due to illness, other responsibilities, holidays, etc and you should email cssadv@uw.edu with your question and we will respond at our earliest convenience.
Click here to enter the advising drop-in room!
Regular Quarter Drops Ins
AC Majors, CSSE Majors, CSSE Minors & IT Minors ONLY
- Mondays
- 10:00 to 11:30 AM — Jake
- 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM — Jake
- 2:30pm-3:30PM-Capstone Drop In hour with Janet (click here)
- Tuesdays
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Tony
- Wednesdays
- 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Tony
- Thursdays
- 11:00am-12:00pm-Capstone Drop in hours with Janet (Click here)
- 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM — Lauren
- Fridays
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Lauren
Scheduling for admitted students
If you have been admitted to one of either the AC (Applied Computing) major or CSSE (Computer Science and Software Engineering) major, you can use our Navigate page to view our availability and schedule an appointment.
Click here to schedule an appointment!
CE (Computer Engineering) students have a different advisor! Click here for contact information.
Don't see any available times?
Appointments times are only visible for up to two weeks in advance. If you do not see any availability, please check the Navigate page early on a weekday morning to see new availability for two weeks in the future. If you just have a quick question, you can email us at cssadv@uw.edu!
Need help scheduling?
If you need help scheduling an appointment or are having an emergency that needs immediate attention, please contact the School of STEM advising office at stemadv@uw.edu for help scheduling an appointment.
Scheduling for prospective students
The CSS Advising team primarily works with students who have been admitted to one of either the AC (Applied Computing) major or CSSE (Computer Science and Software Engineering) major. If you have not yet been admitted to a CSS major, please follow the instructions below.
You can also visit our admissions page for more information on prerequisites and how to apply, or contact the CSS advising team at cssadv@uw.edu if you have other questions.
UW Bothell pre-major students
Pre-major students can contact an FYPP (First Year and Pre-Major Program) advisor for help planning their coursework and getting ready to apply.
High school and transfer students
Students from high schools or other institutions (including UW Seattle or UW Tacoma) can contact a transfer advisor for help with planning their coursework and getting ready to apply.
Students in other UW Bothell majors
Students who have already been admitted to another major at UW Bothell that want to apply can contact the CSS advising office at cssadv@uw.edu.
Students in CSS minors
If you have completed the prerequisites for a CSS minor, contact your major advisor to declare your minor!
If you need help registering for a CSS course, visit our registration page to complete a registration request form.
Students from UW Seattle or UW Tacoma
If you need help registering for a CSS course, visit our registration page to complete a registration request form.
Tutoring and academic coaching
Coding and math
The CSS Division provides tutors each quarter for both specific classes and general help. Visit the QSC (Quantitative Skills Center) for more information!
Writing
If you need help with your personal statement for admission, CSS 301 (Technical Writing), or any other writing-related work, visit the WaCC (Writing and Communication Center)!
Living and learning strategies
UW Bothell's Academic success coaches work with students in improving their communication with professors, time management, learning strategies, goal setting and motivation, note-taking, and test-taking skills.