The advisers are available for appointments by phone, videoconferencing or in person to answer your questions, connect you with resources on and off-campus, and assist with your academic planning. Students exploring the UW and Marine Biology academic programs are invited to book a longer ‘Non-UW Prospective’ appointment.
In-Person Advising Availability – August Update
Zoom appointments remain available and can be booked as usual through the links below.
In-person advising will be limited during August. Previously scheduled in-person visits will still take place, but new in-person appointments cannot be self-scheduled online at this time.
To inquire about possible in-person availability, please email marbiol@uw.edu.
Current UW Student Advising Appointment
Current UW undergraduate students can meet with the advisers to plan declare a Major in Marine Biology, to update their academic plan or to explore careers, research and other student opportunities related to the program.
- For current UW undergraduates (majors and nonmajors). Prospective students, please check the section below to schedule a longer appointment.
- Online appointments meet via Zoom. In person appointments meet in the advising offices on the 2nd floor of the UW Fishery Sciences Building in suite 208.
- Appointments can be booked a maximum of 14 days in advance.
Non-UW Prospective Student Virtual or In-person Visit
Prospective students and families can meet with the advisers as part of a campus visit. The Marine Biology program is unable to give guided tours of labs or facilities, but an advising appointment can overview our programs, answer questions and assist with planning for UW.
- For current high school students (including students in Running Start or IB programs) of any grade, or students currently or previously enrolled in other community colleges or universities considering transfer to the UW.
- Families are welcome to join virtual or in-person appointments.
- Marine Biology Campus Visits can be booked up to 90 days in advance.
Other services are available to make the most out of an in-person UW campus visit, including:
- UW Admissions offers general campus tours and admissions info sessions
- The College of the Environment Student Ambassador program (which includes current Marine Biology Majors) are able to schedule time to connect with current undergraduates through the ‘Shadow a UW Environment Husky’ program
Marine Biology Advisers
Danielle Greiner Shenk
Marine Biology Academic Adviser
Dani has 13 years of student services experience and has worked at the University of Washington for 7 years as an adviser.
Joe Kobayashi
Assistant Director of Student Services
marbiol@uw.edu
(206)-616-2170
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Joe Kobayashi is an experienced counselor and academic program manager with over 15 years of experience at the UW College of the Environment. He provides academic advising, career counseling, and academic program management for UW Marine Biology.
Office Hours and Availability
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Summer Schedules will vary
Directions
UW Marine Biology
208 B Fishery Sciences, Box 355020
1122 NE Boat Street
Seattle, Washington 98195-5020
The Fishery Sciences Building is located on the Southwest side of the University of Washington campus along Pacific Avenue. Advising is located on the second floor in room 208 B.