Critical Resources
Please visit our Critical Resources page for the latest information we have to share as well as resources to support you in your wellbeing. Face coverings are recommended indoors (in locations where they are not required) per the University’s COVID-19 Face Covering Policy, which states the following: In alignment with CDC and local public health guidance:
- Masks are strongly recommended when returning to campus after ending COVID-19 isolation, indoors when around others until 10 days have passed from the start of illness.
- Masks are strongly recommended after a higher risk COVID-19 exposure, indoors when around others until 10 days have passed from when you were exposed. In addition, follow the instructions for testing and symptom monitoring on the COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart (PDF).
- If you’re sick, or develop COVID-19 related symptoms, stay home and follow the UW COVID-19 public health flowchart.
Advising Hours SUM 2026
- The Geography Advising Office in Smith Hall is open, however all advising appointments must be scheduled in advance. Remote & In-Person advising appointments are available through the "Request an Appointment" link below.
- Online appointments are offered through Zoom Video Conferencing. Phone or Google Meet appointments may also be available upon request.
Request an Advising Appointment
- Drop-In Advising on Zoom takes place on Wednesdays in SUM 2026 beginning July 8.
- Melanie Kuo offers dedicated drop-in advising for geography students on Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00 PM.
- Melanie also offers open drop-in advising for geography, political science and LSJ students on the following days:
- Monday (Virtual Only): 1:00-3:00 PM; cancelled on July 27 and August 10
- Tuesdays & Thursdays (In-Person and Virtual): 9:30-11:30 AM
- Email always works and it is helpful for us if you'll please include your UW Student ID number in the body of your email (not the subject line)! Please be sure to check your UW email account regularly and pay attention to your SPAM/junk mail folders.
Advisers
Melanie Kuo
Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences
geogadv@uw.edu
Nell Gross
Director of Academic Services
ngross@uw.edu
phone: (206) 543-3246
Services include, but are not limited to, the following:
| Academic advising | Graduate school applications |
| Course planning | Reinstatement petitions |
| Degree progress auditing | Career planning |
| Curriculum forecasting | Resume and cover-letter help |
| Registration | Study Abroad opportunities & equivalency forms |
| Graduation applications | Financial aid & other progress forms |
| Graduation petitions | Change of major & minor forms |
Want to declare the geography major? Visit Declare the Geography Major for step-by-step instructions!
Location
Smith Hall 415 (map)
University of Washington
Box 353550
Seattle, Washington 98195-3560