Advising at the College of Education

Advising & Student Services 

For Autumn quarter 2023, 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 prospective students may schedule an advising appointment with Alejandra Baires-Ramirez, Lead Admissions & Outreach Adviser. 
   • On-campus prospective students may also schedule an advising appointment with Ramon Concepcion.
2. Education, Communities, and Organizations
   • Current ECO students and ready-to-declare 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 ECFS students and ready-to-declare students may schedule an advising appointment with Waleed Khan, Academic Adviser.
4. Education Studies
   • Current EDST students and ready-to-declare students may schedule an advising appointment with Alec Koehler, Lead Academic Adviser.
5. Education, Learning & Society Minor
   • Current and Prospective ELS Minor students may schedule an advising appointment with Ramon Concepcion.
6. Early Care and Education (online)
   • Prospective ECE students may schedule an advising appointment with Alejandra Baires-Ramirez, Lead Admissions & Outreach Adviser. 
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 contact Elizabeth Kelly to schedule an online advising appointment. 
• 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 M.Ed., Ph.D., or Ed.D. students: schedule an appointment with the Graduate Admission, Enrollment & Support Adviser 
• Current M.Ed., Ph.D., or Ed.D. students: schedule an appointment with Christian Love, or schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor.