Graduate New Student Orientation
Packet
Autumn Quarter 2015
Welcome! Please join us for the 2015 UW College of Education (COE) Graduate New Student Orientation on September
29th. The event will help you learn about the College, meet faculty and other new students, and transition smoothly into
life as a graduate student. The following calendar will give you an idea of what to expect when you arrive.
If you haven’t already, please visit our Graduate New Student Orientation web page to RSVP. This helps us tremendously
as we plan our events!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions related to the orientation events, or how to navigate your new role as a graduate student at the
University of Washington, please feel free to contact our Office of Student Services: 206-543-7834 or edinfo@uw.edu.
Address Changes: As a reminder, if you plan to move before school starts, please update your address with the Registrar's
Office by updating your local address on your "My UW" webpage (myuw.washington.edu/), which is located under the
"Student Personal Services" tab, under "Change of Address." This will ensure that the College of Education has your most
recent address and that you will be included in future mailings.
Newly Admitted Graduate Students: We invite you to explore these web pages and learn more about us. Please see the
navigation links on the right side of the page to find additional resources for admitted students.
education.uw.edu/admissions/admitted-students/graduate-acceptance .
New international students: please follow this link to learn about the College of Education International Student
Orientation and FIUTS (The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students) check-in procedures for
international students.
Again, welcome to the UW College of Education! We look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Offices of Student Services and Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion
Office of Student Services (OSS)
Rosa Beyene, Program Assistant, Office of Student Services
Jenni Campbell, Academic Adviser, Early Childhood & Family Studies Online
Norah Fisher, Student Services Specialist / Graduate programs
Marty Howell, Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
Karen Matheson, Director of Institutional Research & Information Management
Lisa Murakami, Academic Adviser, Early Childhood & Family Studies
Scott Weatherman, Academic Adviser, Early Childhood & Family Studies
Michael Nielsen, Student Services Specialist / Certification Officer
Paula Wetterhahn, Assistant Director , Office of Student Services
Tammy Jez, Academic Planning Specialist, Office of Student Services
Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion (OSDI)
Christian Love, Graduate Staff Assistant
Sunun Park, Graduate Staff Assistant
Dalya Perez, Graduate Staff Assistant
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UW College of Education- Calendar of Graduate Orientation Events
Tuesday, September 29th
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. * OSDI Welcome
(Miller, Rm. 212)
Incoming students of color and international students, and other historically marginalized students are invited to
attend this event to learn about relevant information and resources, and to participate in discussion about graduate
student life in the College of Education.
11:00 – 12:15 p.m. *OSDI /Student-Faculty Luncheon
(Miller Hall, Rm. 320)
Attendees of the Students of Color and International Student Luncheon are invited to a buffet lunch to socialize with
other students and with faculty and staff.
*All students who have an interest in promoting and creating a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse environment
are invited to attend.
11:30 – 12:50 p.m. Campus tour
(Miller Hall, Rm. 206)
One-stop shopping to learn what you need to know to get you through grad school! All students should attend the
Resource Fair, where student groups and staff from the College of Education as well as the University of Washington
will welcome you and introduce you to their services. Come learn about these important campus resources!
12:00-1:00 p.m. Information Resource Fair
(Miller Hall, Rm. 104)
One-stop shopping to learn what you need to know to get you through grad school! All students should attend the
Resource Fair, where student groups and staff from the College of Education as well as the University of Washington
will welcome you and introduce you to their services. Come learn about these important campus resources!
1:00 p.m. Welcome
(Miller Hall, Rm. 301)
Meet and hear from the people you will need to know during your degree program at the College.
2:00-3:45 p.m. New Student Orientation Sessions
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(Miller Hall, rooms vary)
New Student Orientation Sessions
2:00-2:30 p.m.
Nuts and Bolts of
UW & COE Policies
(required) (50 max)
Miller, Rm. 301
U.W Academic
Student Employee
Union Presentation
Miller, Rm. 212
Money Matters
Miller, Rm. 411
Components of a
Successful Academic
mindset
Miller, Rm 320
2:35-3:05 p.m.
Nuts and Bolts of
UW & COE Policies
(required) (50 max)
Miller, Rm. 301
Nuts and Bolts of
UW & COE Policies
(required) (50 max)
Miller, Rm. 301
Faculty advisor
relationship
Miller, Rm. 212
Getting Involved
with COE/UW
Miller, Rm. 411
Components of a
Successful Academic
Mindset Miller, Rm. 320
Faculty advisor
relationship
Miller, Rm. 320
Getting involved
in the COE.
Miller, Rm. 411
Peer Mentors
Program Introductions
Miller, 212
3:10-3:40 p.m.
*please see next page for session descriptions
3:50-4:30 p.m. Student Panel
A panel of returning master and doctoral students from a variety of programs will share their experiences and answer
questions.
 Master of Education Student Panel
(Miller Hall, Rm 212)
 Doctoral Students Student Panel
(Miller Hall, Rm 320)
4:45-6:30 p.m. New Student Reception
(Parrington Hall Commons)
Don’t miss this event! Come mingle with your peers, current students, alums, faculty, staff, and administration at this
special evening reception.
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Session Descriptions
Nuts and Bolts of UW & COE Policies
(Miller Hall, Rm 301)
Learn about the College, OSS resources, and important policies you will need to know during your degree program.
UAW Academic Student Employee Union Presentation
(Miller Hall, Rm. 212)
If you are a new Academic Student Employee (RA, TA, & GSA, etc.), please attend the UAW Academic Student
Employment Union presentation. Students, who have attained assistantships during the 2015-2016 school-years, are
strongly encouraged to attend.
Money Matters
(Miller Hall, Rm 411)
Still looking for funding? Hear about resources that will help you locate funding during your time as a graduate
student here at the College of Education.
Understanding the Faculty/Advisee Relationship
(Miller Hall, Rm. 104)
You will have questions about your courses, research program requirements, research requirements, and lifestyle
issues. Your adviser will know many of the answers, or at least know whom you can contact for further assistance.
Hear from a faculty member how you go about developing a strong rapport with your faculty advisor.
Getting involved within the College of Education
(Miller Hall, Rm. 411)
Learn more about opportunities to get involved as a graduate student. Why is it important to be an active member
within the COE community and UW campus? Hear from students who are involved why they choose to be engaged
and make a difference.
Successful Academic mindset
(Miller Hall, Rm. 320)
In this session, you will learn about how metacognitive factors are important for successful learning and how that
might translate into being a successful graduate student.
Peer Mentor Program Introductions
(Miller Hall, Rm. 104)
Experienced student mentors and incoming student mentees have the opportunity to meet each other for the first
time. Mentees learn from first-hand experience about the programs, practices, and norms of the College.
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Calendar of Extended Events
Orientation Events
We hope you are able to attend these additional events. They are designed to provide you with the information that
you need to know as you begin this important new stage in your academic life, as well as to introduce you to other
incoming and current graduate students in the College of Education who will become part of your support network in
the coming years. Please look for updated information on our website.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
3:00-6:00 p.m.
(Gasworks Park)
Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion Fall Quarter Kickoff*
Start off the new school year surrounded by friends and fellow students. This is an opportunity to begin building a fun
and supportive community in the new COE, as well as a great way to explore a beautiful part of Seattle.
Monday, October 12, 2015
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
(Miller Hall Student Lounge)
Associated Students of the College of Education (ASCE) First Open Meeting
The Associated Students of the College of Education (ASCE) is the collective organization for all currently enrolled
students in the COE and serves as the link between other student organizations and initiatives. All COE students, new
and returning are welcome to attend to meet this year’s new board of officers, hear what the ASCE board is planning
for the coming year, and learn how to become involved (there will be an opportunity to join a variety of student
committees.)
Wednesday, September 29, 2015
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Miller Hall 216)
Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion Coffee Hour*
Join the staff of the College’s Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention for their first weekly Coffee Hour of the
2015-2016year! Meet the staff, meet other students, learn about the office, and find out ways you can become
involved.
Monday, October 12, 2015
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Miller Hall Student Lounge)
Writing Center APA Citation Style Workshop
This workshop will provide an overview of APA style writing and resources. Topics covered will be: format, titles,
citation, and more. Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. This session will be facilitated by
Odegaard Writing and Research Center
Friday, October 16, 2015
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
(Miller Hall, Rm. 112)
Doctoral Degree Overview Workshop
This workshop is intended to give an overview of the steps required to complete the Ph.D. and Ed.D. degrees in the
College of Education.
Monday, October 19, 2015
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Miller Hall, Rm 212)
Master’s Degree Overview Workshop
This workshop is intended to give an overview of the steps required to complete a master’s degree in the College of
Education.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Miller Hall, Rm 112)
Master’s Degree Overview Workshop
This workshop is intended to give an overview of the steps required to complete a master’s degree in the College of
Education.
*While this event is designed for ethnic minority, underrepresented, and international graduate students, all students
who have an interest in promoting and creating a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse environment are welcome
to attend.
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Housing & Transportation Resources
Housing
University of Washington Student Housing
Go to the University Housing and Food Services (HFS) Student Housing homepage at
 www.hfs.washington.edu/
Or you can contact Housing and Food Services at
Student Services Office
Housing and Food Services
University of Washington
301 Schmitz Hall
Box 355842
Seattle, WA 98195-5842
phone: 206-543-4059
email: hfsinfo@u.washington.edu
Off-Campus Housing
A good place to start to find non-University off-campus housing is the Student Housing Affairs office run by the Associated
Students of University of Washington (ASUW) and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS). They have an
online database with housing listings that is accessible from their homepage at

http://housing.asuw.org
You will need to log in with your UW Net ID to use this service. For information on how to get your UW Net ID if you do
not already have one, go to uwnetid.washington.edu/newid/
Transportation
A good place to start for information on commuting to campus is this webpage from UW Parking Services
 www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/commuterservices/index
Or the UPASS website located at
 www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/commuterservices/u-pass
To get to campus using King County Metro bus service it may be helpful to use Metro’s online trip planner located at
 tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/hiwire?.a=iTripPlanning
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Driving Directions to the University of Washington Campus
There are many entrances onto the University of Washington campus that will get you close to Miller Hall, where the
majority of the orientation events will occur. Below are the most common ones. For additional options, go to:
www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/commuterservices/drive
For your reference on your campus map, Miller Hall is located in the northeast corner of the “Quad” on the North end of
campus. The following options vary by both their location and parking options available.
North Entrance to the UW Campus: Option 1
From I-5 northbound, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169) and turn right onto NE 45th Street. From I-5 southbound, take
the NE 45th Street exit (#169) and turn left onto NE 45th Street. Once you are on NE 45th Street, continue east about one
quarter mile to 17th Ave NE. Turn right onto the main campus. Stop at the gatehouse (Gate #2) and tell the traffic guide
you want to go to Miller Hall. You will be issued a parking permit and given directions to the closest available parking
area. If you choose to park on campus in any of the “N” or “C” lots, you will pay a daily parking rate of $15. If you park for
less than four hours you’ll receive a partial refund at the gatehouse upon leaving (refunds on cash payments only).
East Entrance (near University Village) to the UW Campus: Option 2
From I-5 southbound, take the #168B exit (Bellevue/Kirkland) to State Route 520. Take the first exit off SR-520; the sign
will point to Montlake Boulevard NE. Turn left onto Montlake Blvd and continue north past Husky Stadium. If you are
coming west from SR-520, take the “Montlake Blvd.” exit, merge right, and continue north past Husky Stadium. Move
over into the far left lane to prepare for the fork in road. When the road splits, take the left fork onto 25th Avenue NE.
Proceed to the traffic light where you turn left onto Pend Oreille Road. Head up the hill to Gate #3; stop at the gatehouse
for directions to the closest available parking lot to Miller Hall and a parking permit. If you choose to park on campus in
any of the “N” or “C” lots, you will pay a daily parking rate of $15. If you park for less than four hours you’ll receive a
partial refund at the gatehouse upon leaving (refunds on cash payments only).
Montlake Parking Lot (east of the UW Campus): Option 3
From I-5 northbound, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169) and turn right onto NE 45th Street. From I-5 southbound, take
the NE 45th Street exit (#169). Turn left onto NE 45th Street. Continue east past the main entrance to the University of
Washington at 17th Avenue NE and onto the viaduct. Near the bottom of the viaduct, move into the left lane. Continuing
on NE 45th Street, move into the right lane. At the next traffic light (located at the 5-Corners intersection of NE 45th
Street, NE 45th Place, and Mary Gates Memorial Drive) turn right onto Mary Gates Memorial Drive. Take the first right
onto Clark Road. Proceed west to the NE entrance to the E-1 parking lot. If you park in the Montlake “E-1” parking lot,
you will pay $6 cash or electronically with money deposited onto your Husky Card. To get to upper campus, you will need
to cross one of the bridges and walk up several flights of stairs.
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College of Education Resources
Academic Support Team
Kent Jewell – 1st Floor (Special Education and Curriculum & Instruction)
 Location and Contact Information: Miller 115; edci@uw.edu or edspe@uw.edu
Michael Lindsay – 3rd Floor (Educational Psychology and Educational Leadership & Policy Studies)
 Location and Contact Information: Miller 312; edlps@uw.edu or edpsy@uw.edu
Jonathan Garza – 2nd Floor (Teacher Education Program)
 Location and Contact Information: Miller 211; tepinfo@uw.edu
Student Groups
Associated Students of the College of Education (ASCE)
 Contact Information: ascemail@uw.edu
Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS)
 Contact Information: depts.washington.edu/gpss/
International Educators of the College of Education (IECE)
 Contact Information: TBD
Location and Contact Information:
Technology Services
 Miller 424 (Computer Lab); or education.uw.edu/tech/
Office of Student Services
 Miller 206; (206) 543-7834; or edinfo@uw.edu
Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion
 Miller 206; (206) 543-1821; or osdi@uw.edu
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