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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