The Graduate School provides advocacy, management, and an administrative home for integrative interdisciplinary programs.
David Canfield-Budde, assistant dean for academic affairs & planning
Additional support
We partner with faculty across multiple colleges, schools, campuses, and partner institutions to support educational activities that cut across administrative boundaries and where the diversity of faculty interests and expertise cannot easily be represented by a single chair, dean, or chancellor.
Location and contact
315 Loew Hall, Box 352191 (map →)
dacan@uw.edu
206.685.6664
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The Office of Academic Affairs coordinates reviews of existing academic programs and of new graduate degree and certificate proposals for all three campuses.
Kima Cargill, associate dean for Academic Affairs & Planning
Additional support
Academic Affairs staff also review and modify graduate program policies; coordinate the activities of the Graduate School Council; provide oversight and support for the Graduate School’s interdisciplinary programs, and support new academic initiatives.
- Program review information and schedule
- Creating or modifying programs
- Graduate School Council
- Graduate School Policies & Procedures
- Interdisciplinary Programs
Location and contact
307 Loew Hall (map →)
gsacad@uw.edu
206.685.3519
For more information on these topics, please visit our Graduate School Faculty & Staff site.
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Fellowship and Awards staff administer regional and federal fellowship and scholarship programs which require Graduate School involvement, including the application process for Fulbright and other international and research abroad programs for students and faculty, and fellowships funded by private gifts to the University.
Helene Obradovich, director
Additional support
The staff administers discretionary tuition waivers and explains and monitors policy concerning graduate student appointments. The staff also provides application support for select fellowship opportunities.
Our Staff
Helene Obradovich, Director (helene@uw.edu)
Michelle Sutton, Assistant Director (mdrapek@uw.edu)
Robyn Davis, Assistant Director (rldavis@uw.edu)
Location and contact
G-1 Communications (map →)
gradappt@uw.edu
206.543.7152
Staff can generally be reached 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT, Monday–Friday
Additional Resources
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The Graduated Enrollment Management Services (GEMS) team is happy to serve you and answer your questions!
Erin Crom, director
Before contacting GEMS, we encourage you to seek out the information and advising support that helps meet your needs. Please select your status below and reach out the appropriate department/program based on your student type:
Advising Appointments
Appointments are filled weekly on a first-come, first-served basis. When all appointments for the week have been filled, no additional appointment will be scheduled until the following Monday.
Appointments can be held on virtually (on Zoom) or by phone. You will be able to choose your meeting type when you make your appointment. You must have a Zoom account to log in should you select a Zoom appointment.
Appointment Hours
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. PT (Except for UW closures)
Schedule a GEMS Appointment
Contact Information
Phone
206.685.2630
10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m. PT, Monday–Friday*
Email
uwgrad@uw.edu
Please provide as much detail as possible, include identifying information such as:
- Application ID (ApplD)
- Academic program(s)
- Student number (if applicable)
- UWNetlD (if applicable)
- Screen shots as appropriate
- Your status: prospective student, applicant or current student
Physical Address
G-1 Communications (map >>)
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. PT*
*hours may not be valid during UW closures for holidays or other reasons
Mailing Address
For official transcript delivery options, please see our Official Transcript Requirements page.
Standard postal service
University of Washington
Graduate Enrollment Management Services
Box 353770
Seattle, WA USA 98195-3770
Express Courier Service
University of Washington
Graduate Enrollment Management Services
G-1 Communications
4109 Stevens Way
Seattle, WA USA 98195-3770
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Appointed by the provost, the dean is the leading advocate for graduate students and graduate education at the UW.
Joy Williamson-Lott, Dean of the graduate school
Additional support
Appointed by the provost, the dean is the leading advocate for graduate students and graduate education at the UW. The dean directs the many services and resources that the Graduate School offers to support graduate students and their success, as well as the processes that guarantee the high quality of the UW’s academic programs. In collaboration with deans and faculty in schools and colleges throughout the University, the graduate dean raises money to support graduate students and programs, as well as demonstrates the significant impact that graduate education has throughout our communities.
Location and contact
graddean@uw.edu
206.543.7468
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