Resources for Students
Undergraduate Advising
Both pre-majors and majors are welcome to contact advisers online or in-person.
For online advising, students should email to econadv@uw.edu. Be sure to include full name and student number. The email will be answered by one of the advisors, usually within 1-2 business days.
Drop-in (Quick Question) Advising is available from 11:00am-12:00pm and 3:00pm-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, and is "first-come, first served". During the first week of each quarter, drop-in advising is generally available from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Appointments can also be scheduled with an adviser by sending an email to econadv@uw.edu with your name, student number, and a few suggested days/times you can meet.
Informational handouts are available in the Economics Undergraduate Advising Office. Office hours are 8:00am -1pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm. Students are also encouraged to check out notices posted on the department's bulletin boards.
The Economics Undergraduate Advising Office is located in 305 Savery Hall.
Economics BLOG
We now have a BLOG for students interested in announcements and opportunities both within and outside of the Economics Department.
Get Announcements from the Economics Department
Both pre-majors and economics majors should subscribe to our email lists in order to receive announcements from the Economics Undergraduate Advising Office.
The ECONMAJ list is intended to notify economics students of important academic information, departmental and UW events and other information of interest to students.
The ECONJOBS list is dedicated to sending job, internship, research and volunteer opportunities to economics majors. Events related to job-seeking and exploration are also sent. Opportunities posted will come from a wide variety of fields, both directly and indirectly related to the study of economics.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO GET ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Econmaj: Visit the econmaj webpage at: https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/econmaj and complete the subscription information on the bottom of the page.
You can unsubscribe on the same webpage.
Econjobs: Visit the econjobs webpage at: https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/econjobs and complete the subscription information on the bottom of the page.
You can unsubscribe on the same webpage.
Tutoring Resources
Free tutoring is available to all students and administered by the Economics Undergraduate Board (EUB). Quarterly schedules are posted on the EUB website. The EUB Office is located at 328 Savery Hall, and EUB members can be contacted at eub@uw.edu.
The Economics Advising Office also maintains a list of graduate and Ph.D. students in economics who can cover the material in many ECON 2XX-, 3XX-, and 4XX-level courses. These tutors' hourly fees/rates can vary. Please contact econadv@uw.edu for details.
The Center for Learning & Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) offers Drop-in Tutoring, Class Discussion Sections, and Exam Reviews for introductory economics courses. As the schedule changes quarterly, please check the CLUE website.
For OMA/D EOP students, the Instructional Center offers tutoring and review sessions for introductory and intermediate economics courses. Please check the website for details.
Math Reviews
The study of Economics requires a solid background in Algebra and Calculus. It is expected that students taking Econ 300 and beyond will be proficient in this area. If you need to review calculus basics, visit the following links:
- Karl's Math Review
- Professor Thornton's Math Review
- Instructor Finkle's
Differential Calculus Review
Having Trouble Outside of Class
If you are having trouble or a hard time outside of class, please know that there is a lot of help available to you.
Repeating ECON 300 and/or 301
Students are required to earn a 2.0 in both ECON 300 and 301 to graduate in Economics. If you earn below a 2.0 the first time you take the course, you are permitted to repeat the course (s) one time. If you fail to reach the 2.0 grade the second time you take the course, you will either be dropped from the major if you are already admitted, or you cannot be admitted to the major should you apply.
Print the form below and bring it with you to the Economics Advising Office during drop-in hours or to your appointment.
Download the petition form to repeat ECON 300 and/or 301
Summer Advising & Orientation for New Students
FOR ADVISERS: Summer 2011 Advising & Orientation Presentation
Last Updated November 28, 2011
