Advising

Heather Hucks
Heather Hucks, M.A.
BethAnn Hoover
BethAnn Hoover, M.A
Susan Morreira
Susan Morreira, M.Ed.
Erica Tucker
Erica Tucker, M.A.
Karin Dalesky
Karin Dalesky, M.A.
Toni Woodman academic advisor
Toni Woodman, M.S.

Welcome to SIAS Advising!

We are glad you have chosen to be part of the University of Washington Tacoma community and are investing time in planning your academic career.

Our advisors are student-centered professionals who aim to guide and challenge students through their academic careers. Our mission is to engage students in meaningful conversations which require them to critically think and learn life skills. We strive to successfully prepare students for graduation from the University of Washington Tacoma to enhance the impact they make in our local and global communities.

Meet with your advisor quarterly to make sure you are on track to graduate and to stay up to date. Find us in GWP 102. We look forward to meeting you.

WHO IS YOUR MAJOR'S ADVISOR?

In the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, majors are advised by specific advisors. See the table below to find your advisor.

MAJORS

ADVISORS

HEATHER

ERICA

BETHANN

SUSAN

 TONI

KARIN

American Studies

 

 

 

X

  

 

Arts, Media & Culture

 

 

 

X

  

 

Biomedical Sciences

 

X

X

 

  

 

Communication

 

 

 

X

  

 
Economics and Policy Analysis X          

Environmental Science

 

 

 

 

 X

 

Environmental Sustainability

 

 

 

 

 X

 

Ethnic, Gender & Labor Studies

 

 

 

 

  

X

Global Studies

X

 

 

 

  

X

History

X

 

 

 

  

X

Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

 

  

X

Law & Policy

X

 

 

 

  

 

Mathematics

 

 

 

 

 X

 

Politics, Philosophy, & Economics

X

 

 

 

  

 

Psychology

X

 

 

 

  

X

Spanish Language & Cultures

 

 

 

X

  

 

Writing Studies

 

 

 

X

  

 
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE AN ADVISOR?

If you have questions on any of the following topics, consult with your advisor. Some topics can be discussed via email, but some issues are better discussed in person. Your advisor can help you find the best way to get the information you need.

Reason

Appointment

Email

Academic difficulty

X

  

Applying for graduation--Applications now completed online!

 

 X

Changing to a SIAS major (or planning to declare a SIAS major)

X

 X

Changing graduation date

 

X

Course registration (current term)

X

 X

Course planning (next term)

X

X

Course planning (beyond next term)

X

X

Declaring a double major

 

X

Declaring or dropping a minor

  

X

Degree audit and degree progress

X

X

Registration holds

 

 X

Reinstatement

X

X

Reviewing general education requirements

 

X

Reviewing transfer credit

 

X

Summer school

X

X

Taking classes outside of UW Tacoma

 

X

How can an advisor help you?

  • Partner with you in clarifying and planning your academic career
  • Teach you how to navigate academic planning tools
  • Review both departmental and university policy in regard to major and graduation requirements
  • Educate you about campus resources and deliver information to support your education

To schedule your appointment:

  • Our major advisors are looking forward to meeting with you. We offer in-person, zoom, or phone appointments. If you prefer in-person, please email your Academic Advisor directly. If you prefer online or phone, please use the link below.
  • Go to http://go.oncehub.com/SIAS_Advising 
  • Find your major on the list and click the plus sign to the right
  • Choose the reason you are visiting your advisor
  • Find the advisor assigned to your major and click on the "Book Now" button next to their name
  • Click on the day on the calendar that you’d like to come in
  • Select a time that works for you – make sure you don’t have any conflicts with class or work
  • Enter your information and click on the "Done" button

After you submit your appointment request, you will receive an email confirming the appointment date and time.

Please note:  Your advisor is setting aside this time just for you. If you can't make your appointment, contact your advisor by replying to the confirmation email or by calling the front desk (253-692-4857).

Before your appointment:

  • Write down your questions for the advisor
  • Look through our individual major and minor page to find the ones that best fit your interests
  • Go to MyUW and review the tools found there, including MyPlan
  • Check the Time Schedule Quick Search for ideas about classes to talk about with your advisor
  • Log into your MyPlan page to start planning your classes for the quarter and academic year

Are you a future or prospective science (Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, or Mathematics) major? If so, follow these steps **:

  • Collect unofficial transcripts from each institution you have attended
  • Collect syllabi for each science and math course you have completed
  • Send every unofficial transcript via email to the academic advisor for review at least two weeks before your appointment
**Please note: In order to request an appointment, you must first email the above-requested material to the listed advisor. Transcripts must be received two weeks prior to the date you would like to meet with the advisor. Once transcripts/syllabi have been received, you will receive a link to request an appointment as a prospective student which will only be approved if all materials have been received. Appointment requests made without any receipt of unofficial transcripts will be denied or cancelled.**