Advising

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Each division in the School of STEM manages advising for their own majors. Please contact the divisions directly if you have questions - current students should include their student numbers when contacting advisors.


Biological Sciences

Biology major and minor; Neuroscience minor

Computing & Software Systems (CSS)

CSSE and Applied Computing majors; CSSE, IT, and Data Science minors

Engineering & Mathematics (E&M)

Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering majors; Mathematics major and minor

 

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Appointments

Prospective STEM students

School of STEM advisors primarily work with students who have already been admitted to their major. If you have not yet been admitted to a School of STEM major, you can contact one of the following offices for help!

Current STEM students

If you have been admitted to a School of STEM major:

Schedule an appointment!

 

Don't see any available appointment times?

Appointments are only available for scheduling up to two weeks in advance. New appointment times become available each weeknight at midnight. If you don't see any availability, please try again the next weekday or use one of the following contact options:

  • Send an email to our front desk at stemadv@uw.edu, or call 425-352-3746.
  • Come to a drop-in advising session.

How to check in for your appointment

  • In-person appointments: Check in at the School of STEM Undergraduate Student Services desk at DISC-352, across from the 3rd floor elevators. For directions to Discovery Hall, access our Maps & Directions page.

Drop-in advising

We have drop-in times for students in STEM majors or minors to ask quick questions. Check in at one of the times listed below and we will be with you as soon as we can. Please note that our availability may vary due to illness, holidays, special events, or other meetings. If no one seems available for drop-ins, please try contacting our front desk at stemadv@uw.edu or 425-352-3746 for alternative scheduling options.

How to check in for drop-ins

Consult the table below for information drop-in times for each STEM program and advisor, along with the link to their Zoom conference room.

Unless otherwise noted, all drop-ins may be either in-person or online through Zoom. Even if you are coming in-person, please log into Zoom, if able, to help ensure that we can meet with you in the order you arrived.

Changes to regular drop-in schedule

Changes to the regular drop-in schedule will be listed on this page.

  • No changes this week. Please refer to the table below.
Programs Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Biology and Neuroscience None None 2:30 - 4:30 PM w/ Claire
(online only)
2:30 - 4:30 PM w/ Claire None
COMPUTING & SOFTWARE SYSTEMS (CSS): Applied Computing, CSSE, Data Science, and Information Technology

10:00 - 11:30 AM w/ Jake (online only)

 

2:00 - 3:30 PM w/ Jake (online only)

 

2:30 - 3:30 PM w/ Janet (CSS 497 Capstone only)

11:00 - 12:00 PM w/ Tony (online only)

 

11:30 - 12:30 PM w/ Janet (CSS 497 Capstone only)

9:00 - 10:00 AM w/ Tony (online only)

11:00 - 12:00 PM w/ Janet (CSS 497 Capstone only)

 

3:00 - 4:30 PM w/ Lauren (online only)

11:00 - 1:00 PM w/ Lauren (online only)
ENGINEERING: Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical 11:00 - 12:00 PM w/ Rina 11:00 - 12:00 PM w/ Rina 2:30 - 3:30 PM w/ Rina 2:30 - 3:30 PM w/ Rina None
Chemistry and Interactive Media Design 5:00 - 6:00 PM w/ Chris (online only)

11:00 - 12:00 PM w/ Chris

 

5:00 - 6:00 PM w/ Chris (online only)

None

11:00 - 12:00 PM w/ Chris

 

5:00 - 6:00 PM w/ Chris (online only)

5:00 - 6:00 PM w/ Chris (online only)
Mathematics and Physics Physics and math advising does not have regular drop-in times. Send an email to stemadv@uw.edu or schedule a regular appointment.