The Department of Geography is located on the fourth floor of Smith Hall (map), on the main University of Washington campus in Seattle.
Main Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch).
Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch).
December 18, 2023-January 1, 2024: Access to Smith Hall open by building key only and staff availability is limited.
Mailing Address
Department of Geography
University of Washington
Smith Hall 408 A, Box 353550
Seattle, WA 98195-3550
Contact Information
Telephone: (206) 543-5843
Fax: (206) 543-3313
Email: geog@uw.edu
Department Chair and Staff
Department Chair: Sarah Elwood
Department Administrator: Lindsay Cael
- Payroll and Human Resources
- Budget and Strategic Planning
- Policy and Procedures
Director of Academic Services: Nell Gross
- Degree planning and registration
- Career counseling
- M.A. and Ph.D. program admissions
- Graduate School policies and procedures
- Teaching Assistant assignments and evaluations
- Time Schedule and department classroom reservations
- Curriculum proposals and changes
Fiscal Specialist: Cecil Abatayo
- Budget reconciliation, travel and non-travel reimbursements, and student award payments
- Purchasing, Pro-cards, and office supplies
- Workday coordination (including I-9 questions)
- Facilities requests, including key orders and distribution
IT Systems Supervisor: Lisa Sturdivant
- Please send all IT-related requests to geoghelp@uw.edu
You may also contact us by filling out the form below.