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Frequently Asked Questions

Community Engagement and Leadership Education Center (CELE)

Can I get academic credit for my internship?

General Studies 350 is a course in which students doing internships can receive credit for the concurrent learning being done while interning. To apply for General Studies 350 the student must be currently involved in an internship and have a faculty member that is willing to sponsor him/her. The application form and more information can be found here:

http://www.washington.edu/carlson/gen-st-350-internships-for-credit/

When is the General Studies 350 application due?

General Studies 350 applications are due the second week of the quarter (students that turn in their applications after this will have a late registration fee added on to their tuition statement,) refer to the UW’s academic calendar for registration deadlines:

http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/1415cal.html

Can I get credit for a summer internship I will be doing?

Yes, students doing an internship during the summer can apply for General Studies 350 and receive credit for summer quarter or fall quarter. On the General Studies 350 application the student can note which quarter he/she would like to receive credit.

Note: If the summer internship has already passed and the student did not complete a General Studies 350 application beforehand, then he/she cannot get credit for the internship. There is no retroactive credit for GEN ST 350.

Early Identification Program (EIP) & McNair Scholars Program

I am interested in going to graduate school, who can help me?
EIP and the McNair Scholars Program are a part of the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s Graduate School Preparatory Services. These programs are an excellent resource for students interested in graduate school preparation. Click here to learn more: https://www.washington.edu/omad/gsps/ [/section]

Who can I talk to about EOP?

Some students get confused between EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EIP (Early Identification Program), the EOP office is in MGH 141.

Global Fellowships Prep

Is this the study abroad office?
No, the Study Abroad office is located in 459 Schmitz Hall. Front desk hours are from Monday-Thurday 1:00-4:00 p.m. .

Mary Gates Endowment for Students

When is the application deadline?
Application deadlines are during autumn quarter (there is no application cycle during other quarters). Current quarter deadlines, as well as dates for info sessions and application workshops, can be found on the MGE website: expd.uw.edu/mge
When will scholarships be disbursed?
Scholarships are disbursed to student accounts at the end of the second week of the quarter. Scholarship funds are then automatically transferred to the student’s personal bank account if s/he has established direct deposit, or automatically issued as a paper check and mailed. Students should check their student accounts to determine when and how the scholarships were processed.
Who is eligible for Mary Gates Scholarships?
All current UW students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree are eligible. This includes WA state residents, non-residents and international students in all majors and class years. Graduate students, non-matriculated students, or non-UW students are not eligible.

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

My son/daughter is in high school and considering attending UW, are there scholarships available?
The UW Admissions Office is the best resource for students considering applying to UW. Unfortunately, the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards does not offer scholarships to students, nor are we involved in the awarding of scholarships to incoming students. Instead, we serve as a clearinghouse of scholarship information. In this capacity, we gather information on funding opportunities for which UW students could apply. This information is available only to current UW students.
I am a current UW student, where can I find scholarships?
The OMSFA website has a database of scholarships available to current undergraduate UW students, which can be found at this link: http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/search
Where do I find scholarship for graduate students?

The Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards has information about funding for graduate students. More information can be found on their website: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/index.shtml

UW current and admitted graduate students can also receive help to locate funding opportunities for graduate related expenses. For more information: http://commons.lib.washington.edu/services/gfis

Can I meet with a scholarship adviser?

The best way for a student to meet with an adviser is to set up an appointment through the OMSFA website’s link “Request an Appointment with a Scholarship Adviser,” which will then take you to this link: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/82828

More OMSFA FAQs can be found here: http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/search-for-scholarships/faqs

Office of Undergraduate Research

Can I speak to someone about research?

Please email undergradresearch@uw.edu for any questions or concerns.

For advising inquiries, students who are new to research should first attend an information sessions if possible.

Current schedule and sign up is available at: https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/information-session/

If you have already attended an info session or just want one-on-one advising, please set up an appointment by using the online booking service: https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/student-resources/advising/

Where can I find research opportunities?

The Office of Undergraduate Research website has a database of research opportunities which can be found at this link:

http://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/students/find/ but students should attend an info. session and advising with URP staff for more information on how search, plan, and prepare.

When is the Undergraduate Research Symposium?