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If you have declared a major or know which department you are interested in, this is a good place to start.
The Gateway Center is a good place for students who are still undecided about their major or have questions about pre-professional programs (pre-med, pre-law, etc.) They also offer specialized workshops on how to choose a major and for transfer students interested in attending UW-Seattle.
EOP advising promotes academic success & graduation for underrepresented ethnic minority, economically disadvantaged and first generation college students at the University of Washington through a comprehensive academic support program of services. Students associated with EOP should also work directly with their departmental advisers.
Students who are in or would like more information about the UW Honors Program should visit this office. Honors students should also work directly with their departmental advisers.
Advising services for athletes, including study skills, academic counseling, tutorial services, and mentoring. Athletes should also be in contact with their department advisers in their major.
A comprehensive reference for UW students, including information on finances, student life, career planning, and university policies.
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The answer depends on your student status. Which one of these statements best applies to you?
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I haven't declared a major yet. |
The Gateway Center offers comprehensive advising services for students investigating and preparing for majors. The advisers in the Gateway can help you match your interests with the many opportunities available at the UW.
If you are associated with the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), you can visit the EOP Advising and Counseling Center. EOP advisers/counselors offer comprehensive advising as well as assistance with financial, housing, and personal issues.
If you have specific majors in mind, you will want to meet the college or department advisers for those majors. If you are interested in engineering, you should meet with an adviser in the Engineering Advising & Diversity Center.
Once you have declared a major, you will meet primarily with your college or department adviser to plan your program, stay connected with your academic community, get help when encountering difficulties, and prepare for graduation.
If you are associated with the Educational Opportunity Program, enrolled in the Honors program, and/or if you are a student-athlete, you should continue to work with your adviser in these respective offices in addition to your major adviser.
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I am a pre-professional student
(pre-med, pre-law, etc.). |
There are advisers in the Gateway Center who specialize in advising students planning to apply to professional programs such as law school, medical school, dental school, and pharmacy programs. The Educational Opportunity Program also has advisers with expertise in preprofessional advising.
Your college or department adviser will also be an important resource in your planning for a professional program.
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I was just admitted to the UW. |
Your Advising and Orientation date is when you will have your first opportunity to meet with an adviser. Visit the First-Year Programs web site for more information.
Transfer students admitted directly to a major may be contacted by the college or department advising office with information on connecting with the program adviser.
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I am thinking about attending the UW but I haven't been admitted yet. |
If you are interested in entering the UW as a freshman, you should contact the counselors in UW Admissions.
Prospective transfer students are encouraged to visit the Gateway Center for Transfer Thursday. Each Thursday afternoon, Gateway Center advisers are available to meet with prospective transfer students on a drop-in basis. In addition, a number of UW majors and preprofessional programs offer information sessions on Thursday afternoons.
College and department advising offices also welcome inquiries from prospective transfer students.
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