Resources for Current College of Education Students

• Current students can navigate the right sidebar to find information about academic policies, forms, financial aid, and professional development. You may also review a quick-reference list of resources below.
• Admitted students can find helpful information in the Admissions section of resources for admitted students.

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Prospective & Admitted Students

Prospective Students and Applicants 

To learn more about College of Education undergraduate and graduate degree programs, visit our programs pages or request information.  

Admitted Students 

Visit our Admitted Graduate Students page or contact the Office of Student Services.

Advising & Student Services 

For Winter quarter 2024, the Office of Student Services  will hold advising appointments and other meetings both in person and online.  See here for information about how to connect with advisers. Our office is located in 206 Miller Hall, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Online appointments and meetings can occur outside these hours.  Students and faculty can also reach advisers and other OSS staff directly via email, and they will reply as soon as possible.  You may also connect with us by phone (206-543-7834) or email (edinfo@uw.edu) with any questions and we will assist you as quickly as possible.  

The Office of Student Diversity & Inclusion will offer both online and in-person services during the 2023-2024 academic year.  For more information contact them at osdi@uw.edu.    

Undergraduate advising resources

1. College of Education Prospective Students
   • ECE and on-campus programs prospective (UW and non-UW) students may schedule an advising appointment with Alejandra Baires-Ramirez, Lead Admissions & Outreach Adviser.
   • On-campus prospective program students may also schedule an advising appointment with Ramon Concepcion.
2. Education, Communities, and Organizations
   • Current and ready-to-declare ECO students may schedule an advising appointment with Keeyon M. Scott, Lead Academic Adviser.
   • UW Prospective ECO students may schedule an advising appointment with Leilani L. Batac, Peer Adviser.
3. Early Childhood and Family Studies
   • Current and ready-to-declare ECFS students may schedule an advising appointment with Waleed Khan, Academic Adviser.
4. Early Care and Education
   • Current ECE students may schedule an advising appointment with Jenni Campbell, Assistant Director of Academic  & Student Services, Early Care & Education
5. Education Studies
   • Current and ready-to-declare EDST students may schedule an advising appointment with Alec Koehler, Lead Academic Adviser.
6. Education, Learning & Society Minor
   • Current and Prospective ELS Minor students may schedule an advising appointment with Ramon Concepcion.
7. For Spring quarter course registration questions, contact coeugrad@uw.edu.  

Graduate advising resources

• Prospective Masters in Teaching (MIT) students or Special Education TEP students: email uwteach@uw.edu or schedule an online advising appointment with Elizabeth Kelly.
• Current Masters in Teaching (MIT) students or Special Education TEP students: email Gwen Sweeney or schedule an online advising appointment.
• For questions about certification (background check, endorsements, certification requirements): email Michael Nielsen or schedule an online advising appointment.
• Prospective or Current M.Ed., Ph.D., or Ed.D. students: email Crystal Visperas cvisp@uw.edu or schedule an online advising appointment. 
• Current M.Ed., Ph.D., or Ed.D. students: schedule an appointment with Christian Love, schedule an appointment with Crystal Visperas or schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor.   

Classes and Academic Information 

For the 2023-2024 academic year, most classes will be offered in-person, but some will also be offered in an online or hybrid format.  The best way to know is to look up your classes in the UW Time Schedule.  In-person classes will have building and room number listed in the Time Schedule, while online classes will not have a location listed and will have words "online" or "hybrid" or "Offered Via Remote Learning" in the Description/Comments, or in the Notes (access Notes by clicking on the SLN number).  Online classes may be conducted synchronously, meaning that you will have online class meetings at the times shown in the UW Time Schedule, or asynchronously, meaning that there are no scheduled class meetings, but you will complete online learning activities at times that fit your schedule while also keeping pace with the instructor’s expectations. 

We recognize that every student is in a different place with access to technology, access to the internet, work schedules, and caregiving responsibilities, so courses will be conducted with an eye to ensuring all students can access the content and learn effectively. If you have specific needs or concerns, contact your instructors directly.

• Sign into Canvas and find your course sites. 
• UW Seattle Time Schedule 
• Ordering books and supplies from the University Bookstore 
• (Students may also order textbooks online from other vendors, such as Amazon and Google Books).
• Office of the University Registrar  
• Information for F1 and J1 International Students
• UW Libraries updates and resources 
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center
• Center for Learning & Undergraduate Enrichment (for undergraduates) 
• UW Disability Resources for Students (DRS) 
• UW Scout (find and filter study spaces on campus) 

Field Experiences

We understand that many of you have important fieldwork components to your education in the College. Your program directors are collaborating with state and national certification agencies, as well as school and community partners, to ensure your fieldwork experiences are safe and meaningful. Your program director/instructor will send specific updates regarding the  fieldwork expectations you will be engaged in to meet program requirements.  Please contact your program director / lead if you have questions about your fieldwork.

Learning & Technology

• Tips for Online and Hybrid Learning
• Internet Etiquette ("Netiquette") for Online and Hybrid Learning
• Study Skills Workshops 
• Sign into Canvas and find your course sites 
• UW Disability Resources for Students (DRS) 
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Technology

• Sign into Canvas and find your course sites. 
• Learn more about using Canvas or email edhelp@uw.edu for support. 
• Create your UW Zoom Pro account (free service) to join virtual class sessions, or to video conference with your instructors, classmates or colleagues.
• Visit the College of Education Technology Center, or contact edhelp@uw.edu for support.
• Visit the UW’s Information Technology Student Quick-Start Guide. 
• The College of Education Technology Center has a limited number of devices available for loan and may be able to support your needs.
• The Student Technology Loan Program allows students to borrow laptops, tablets and other equipment for free. Students can view a real-time equipment inventory.  
• Internet access:
  • Students, faculty, and staff can use wifi on UW campus or via any campus that uses Eduroam, a secure, encrypted Wi-Fi network that is the preferred Wi-Fi connection method for UW students, faculty and staff.  If you are on the UW UW campus or near any other university/college campus that uses this network, you should be able to connect (including outdoor access).
  • Access to stable and strong wifi is essential for daily tasks and learning. There are options for low cost internet access for Seattle city residents and public drive-in WiFi locations across Washington State. 

Degree Completion and Graduation 

Undergraduate Students

Seniors in the ECE, ECFS and ECO majors should watch for announcements from their academic advisers. Advisers are offering both in person and virtual appointments for questions about degree completion.   

Graduate Students

• MIT students should connect with their program directors for information about completing degree and certification requirements.  
• MEd, EdS, EdD and PhD students should connect with their assigned faculty advisors for information about completing their degree requirements.

Additional Information for Graduate Students

• All doctoral general exams and final exams can be held in-person or remotely. Confer with your graduate faculty advisor for more details. 
• Proctored Master’s Exams, for those students who choose or are required to take them, will occur in an online format, or in-person by request. The Autumn 2023 Master's Exams are scheduled for November 17, 2023.  Check in with your advisor about your exam readiness prior to registering for the Master's Exams.   
• Master's degree students planning to complete their degree at the end of Autumn quarter 2023 should request their master's degrees no later than October 13. 
• Doctoral students planning complete Research & Inquiry during Autumn 2023 should submit their completed R&I paper and register for the event no later than October 13.  

Academic Policies

Undergraduate Students

• Academic Integrity Policy
• Academic Intervention Policy
• Auditing Classes
• Prerequisite Policy
• Registration Policies
• Satisfactory Progress

Graduate Students

• Academic Integrity Policy
• Auditing Classes
• On-Leave Status
• Registration Policies
• Satisfactory Progress

Financial Support 

• College of Education Funding & Financial Aid Information 
• Financial Aid FAQs from the Office of Student Financial Aid
• Financial Information for International Students   
• Veteran’s Education Benefits 
• UW Emergency Aid 
• UW Any Hungry Husky (food assistance program)
• College of Education Community Jobs Board 
• Childcare options and resources 

Campus Services & Resources

• On-Campus Housing 
• Campus Dining Services
• UW Libraries updates and resources 
• Husky Union Building  
• Student Legal Services (for students who have legal questions or concerns)
• Office of Student Financial Aid 
• Career & Internship Center
• Recreation (IMA)
• Disability Resources for Students (DRS) 
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

UW Links & Resources 

• COVID-19 Facts & Resources 
• COVID-19 Vaccinations 
• COVID-19 FAQ
• Childcare options and resources 

International Students 

• Information for F1 and J1 International Students
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) information 
• Financial Information for International Students  

College of Education Events & Facilities

• Miller Hall will be open 7:00am - 7:00pm, Monday - Friday, for UW students, staff, and faculty.  College of Education offices will be open, though some may have limited operating hours*.  Common areas and study areas will be available for use.    
  • * The Office of Student Services (206 Miller) will be open from 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday  
  • * The Dean's Suite (222 Miller; Fiscal, Advancement, & Administration Offices) will be open from 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday

Health, Wellness, and COVID-19 Prevention

• About Coronavirus / COVID-19 
• Husky Coronavirus Testing Program 
• COVID-19 Vaccinations 
• What to do if you have symptoms or believe you were exposed to COVID-19 
• Wearing masks and face coverings at UW   
• Resources for combating stigma, bias, & xenophobia related to COVID-19  
• State of Washington Coronavirus information and response 
• Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic (from the CDC) 
• Mental and Physical Health and Wellness Services
• UW Mental Health Services
• COVID-19 Health and Safety Resources 

Can't find what you need?  Please contact the Office of Student Services (206-543-7834 or edinfo@uw.edu).