Current and prospective University of Washington business students are encouraged to meet with Foster academic advisers to discuss admission, graduation, academic planning, and personal issues affecting academic progress. Find information about Academic Resources here.
Advising Availability
Please keep the following schedule in mind when planning your meeting with the Undergraduate Advising Team.
Regular Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Summer Office Hours:
M-TH 8:30 am-4:30 pm
F 8:30 am-4:00 pm (Virtual)
Office Closed
All UW holidays
Individual Appointments
The Foster Undergraduate Programs office offers both in-person and remote options.
Current Foster Students: See Foster Advising Canvas page to schedule with your assigned adviser
Prospective Students: Attend our Standard Admission Information Sessions or call us at 206-685-3400 to schedule an appointment.
High School Students: Attend an Information Session or direct questions to [email protected]. We do not have capacity to meet with high school students individually.
Admitted Incoming UW Freshman Students: Must complete orientation through First Year Programs before scheduling appointments with Foster advising.
*If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours in advance.*
Drop-in Advising
Drop-in Advising is for quick questions. We offer drop-in advising both in-person at Founders Hall 132 and virtually via Zoom.
Drop-In Hours for Current and Prospective Foster Students:
- Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarter: Monday-Thursday, 11:30 AM-1:20 PM. No drop-in advising during finals week and school breaks.
- Summer Quarter: No drop-in advising. Please schedule an appointment or email [email protected].
Should you have questions regarding your admission decision please email [email protected].
Email Advising
Current Foster Students: please email your assigned advisor. If you are unsure who your assigned adviser is, you can use the Adviser Look Up Tool located on the Academic Advising page in Canvas.
Prospective students: please send your questions to [email protected].
We respond to email inquiries within two business days. For pressing or complicated advising questions, please schedule an individual advising appointment.
HOW ADVISING CAN SUPPORT YOU
- Prepare to apply: Discuss admission requirements, application process, and prerequisite planning.
- Navigate your Degree: Plan your path to complete degree requirements (link “degree requirements” to https://foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/undergraduate-programs/curriculum/) , explore opportunities to engage in academics and co-curricular programs, and develop short-term and long-term goals.
- Explore options: Learn about majors, specializations, certificates, minors, and opportunities outside the classroom to gain skills and make progress toward your goals.
- Discover Study Abroad: Integrate study abroad into your Business degree. Advisers help you figure out how to fit study abroad into your graduation timeline and how to apply study abroad courses to your degree requirements.
- Prepare to Graduate: Submit graduation application and get support in transition from college to career or advanced degrees.