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Service Area: Support for Students

Graduate Student Affairs

Graduate Student Affairs uses a holistic approach to supporting current graduate students through student-centered services & programming, timely resources, and intentional university partnerships.

Director of Graduate Student Equity and Excellence, Carolyn Jackson

Mission

We strive to promote the well-being of our diverse graduate student body, so they can thrive and be successful at the University of Washington and beyond.

We accomplish this by:

Our Staff

Carolyn Jackson, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Student Equity and Excellence

  • Email: uwgsee@uw.edu

Jaye Sablan, M.A., Assistant Director of Graduate Student Affairs

  • Email: sablanj@uw.edu
  • Office hours in-person: M – W (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • Working remotely Th & F (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • Loew 304, Seattle campus

Location and contact

302 and 304 Loew Hall, Box 352191 (map →)
uwgsa@uw.edu
206.543.1703

Additional Resources

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Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence

In support of the University’s outreach, recruitment and retention of graduate students from diverse perspectives and experiences, GSEE presents networking and professional development opportunities for graduate students throughout the academic year, in collaboration with graduate programs and campus units.

Carolyn Jackson, director

Additional support

GSEE’s recruitment efforts include sponsoring a series of Prospective Student Days, in which admitted graduate students visit the Seattle campus as they weigh the UW’s offer of admission. 

Location and contact

G-1 Communications (map →)
uwgsee@uw.edu
206.543.9016 or 800.524.9122

Would you like to schedule time to speak with a GSEE staff member? Please fill out our online “connect with GSEE” form.

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Graduate Student Success in Graduate Programs

The Graduate School believes that fostering diversity and inclusion in education is a paramount responsibility as we prepare our students to be effective leaders in local and global societies.

Our support and programming is designed to help our students of color thrive while at the university and beyond.

Ralina Joseph, associate dean

Location and contact

Loew Hall (map →) 
humienik@uw.edu 
206.221.7342

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Fellowships & Awards

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

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Graduate Enrollment Management Services (GEMS)

The Graduate Enrollment Management Services (GEMS) team is happy to serve you and answer your questions!

Jesse Knappenberger, director

Before reaching out to GEMS, please explore the information and advising resources available to address your specific needs. Select your status below to contact the appropriate department or program based on your student type:

GEMS Contact

Contact the academic department for

  • Admission requirements
  • Application review processes
  • Application deadlines, and or withdrawing your application

Contact the undergraduate Office of Admissions for

  • Campus tours

Contact GEMS for

  • Application fee waivers
  • English language proficiency requirement

Contact GEMS for:

  • Degree verification
  • Pre-arrival and recieving your intial form I-20 (International students)

Contact GEMS for

  • Thesis and dissertation submission
  • Letter of certification
  • On-Leave

Contact International Student Services (ISS) for

  • Immigration advising

Contact the Office of the University Registrar for

  • Degree certification
  • Diploma issues
  • Viewing letters of recommendation

Contact Student Fiscal Services for

  • Tuition-related issues and questions

Contact GEMS for:

  • Reinstatement

Advising Appointments

Appointments are filled weekly on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all appointments have been scheduled for the week, no additional appointments will be available until the following Monday.

Appointments can be held 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, including identifying information such as:

  • Application ID (ApplD)
  • Academic program(s)
  • Student number (if applicable)
  • UWNetlD (if applicable)
  • Screenshots 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

Appointments are available by reservation only; drop-in advising is not available.

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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