Welcome to the Evans School of Public Affairs! You are part of an outstanding and diverse group of incoming MPA and Ph.D. students. We are delighted that you will be joining us this fall.
Please visit the links below for information on a number of important items:
- Pay the Evans School Registration Fee
- Obtaining a UW Net ID and email account
- Autumn Quarter course registration
- University of Washington (UW) 2012–13 Academic Calendar
- Key websites for Evans School students
- Resources for international students
- Career Services and EvansJobs
- Housing near the UW
- Additional funding resources
- Tuition exemption for Washington state employees
- Summer preparatory and other classes
- Preparation for core course waiver examinations
- Welcome letter from the Evans School Student Organization (ESO)
You will soon receive an invitation to a Google group, where you will be able to connect with each other before orientation and to ask questions of Evans School staff and current students before orientation. We also encourage you to connect with us through Facebook and Twitter. This is a great way to find out about activities at the Evans School before you begin this fall.
Save the date: Orientation will take place September 17–21. A schedule will be sent later this summer. The first day of Autumn Quarter 2012 is September 24.
If you move and/or change your address before you start classes at the Evans School, please update your MyUW account, and send your new contact information to us at evansadm@uw.edu or call 206.543.4900.
If you have any questions in the coming months about registration, moving to Seattle, or anything else as you prepare for the MPA program, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at the email addresses below; we will be happy to provide you with any assistance to make your entrance into graduate school at the UW as smooth as possible!
We very much look forward to seeing you in September. Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Your Student Services Team
- Jason P. Smith, Assistant Dean of Student Services: evansdss@uw.edu
- Barry Wall, Director of Admissions: evansrec@uw.edu
- Alix Furness, Director of International Programs: aef4@uw.edu
- Jared Eyer, Program Coordinator: jle4@uw.edu