The Office of Student Services is here to help you throughout your time in the College of Education. From navigating the application process to academic advising to connecting you with other UW services, we are ready to support your success.

Our office is located in 206 Miller Hall and is usually open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, unless stated otherwise. Online appointments and meetings can occur outside these hours -- check with specific advisers or staff to find out their availability.

UPDATE:

Our office will be closed for in-person visitors during winter break (Dec 14 - Jan 5). We will be closed from December 16th, 2024 (Monday) through January 3rd, 2025 (Friday). Our office will reopen for in-person visitors on January 6th, 2025 (Monday). 

During this time, we will still be reachable via phone at (206) 543-7834 or email at edinfo@uw.edu during our regular office hours, Monday-Friday at 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Please note that our office is also closed on scheduled UW holidays.  For the 2024-2025 academic year, we will be closed on these dates:

How can we help?

Our staff provides support with a range of issues and questions, including (but not limited to) those listed below.  Please contact us for assistance!

• Advising and student support 
• Application/admission questions
• Degree completion steps, deadlines and requirements
• Forms for UW, College of Education and Graduate School processes and procedures
• Graduation final steps, deadlines and logistics
• Maintaining student records
• Petition information and processes
• Professional and career development
• Providing a safe space for students to share concerns
• Referrals to other College and UW resources/offices
• Resolving unique or difficult situations

Undergraduate services

• Formal academic advising for undergraduate majors
• Transferring coursework from other colleges and universities
• UW general education requirements

Graduate services

• Faculty advisors and committees
• Funding questions (e.g. College scholarships and RA/TA positions)
• Master’s degree exam registration and general information
• On-leave status questions and forms
• Transferring or applying previous coursework
• Graduate student support advising 

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

The Office of Student Services supports prospective and current students to accomplish their academic and professional goals.  

Our commitment is to: 

• Foster an inclusive educational community 
• Promote learning within and beyond the classroom
• Challenge personal, institutional, and systemic barriers
• Build on the strengths of our students, communities, and programs

Vision

We will be a leader in advocating with and for students as they achieve their educational goals. Our graduates will create and promote justice and equity in communities and educational systems.