Advising in Anthropology
Undergraduate Advising | Declare the Major | Graduation Application | Transfer Students | Graduate Program
Undergraduate Advising for Current UW Students
Anthropology is an open major. Students may pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, each with multiple areas of specialization.
For a full overview of degree pathways and specialization options, visit Undergraduate Programs.
Start Here: Meet with the Anthropology Undergraduate Adviser
Kendall Vinyard, Undergraduate Adviser
anth-undergrad@uw.edu
Anthropology advising appointments are available in person or virtually:
- Quick Question Appointment (15 minutes) — for brief advising questions
- Advising Appointment (25 minutes) — for planning, declaring the major, or in‑depth advising
Schedule an advising appointment to:
- Plan or declare the Anthropology major
- Get help with registration and academic planning
- Review degree requirements and academic progress
- File a graduation application
- Learn about campus resources, careers, internships, and scholarships
Additional Advising Support: Humanities & Academic Services (HAS)
If you are unable to schedule an appointment with the Anthropology Undergraduate Adviser and have a quick question, you may use Humanities & Academic Services (HAS) drop‑in advising.
HAS drop‑in advising is intended for short, general advising questions (typically 5–15 minutes).
Spring Quarter Drop‑in Hours (when classes are in session):
Monday–Thursday: 2:00–4:00 p.m. PST
Friday: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PST
Drop‑ins are available in person at the HAS Center in Padelford Hall or virtually via Zoom. Start by completing the HAS check‑in form to access drop‑in advising.
Declare the Anthropology Major
If Anthropology is your first major, start by meeting with an adviser to review degree requirements and create an academic plan.
If you want to add Anthropology as a second major, create an academic plan in MyPlan showing that both of your majors can be completed within UW’s Academic Satisfactory Progress timeframe. Then schedule a meeting with an adviser to review your plan.
Graduation Application
The University would like you to submit a graduation application two quarters before you expect to graduate. If you're completing your degree in more than one major, you will need to fill out an application with each of your departmental advisors. To learn more about the graduation application process as well as commencement, please review our Anthropology Graduation & Commencement page.
Advising for Prospective Transfer Students
If you are a prospective transfer student in the process of applying to UW, we recommend that you first attend a Transfer Thursday session to learn more about application and admission to the UW. If you have questions about the Anthropology degrees, you can meet with an adviser on Zoom.
Graduate Program
Please visit our Graduate Programs for a complete overview of Anthropology's graduate degrees.
The Department of Anthropology offers PhD programs in three anthropological sub-fields: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Sociocultural Anthropology. We also offer a Master of Arts in Archaeological Heritage and a concurrent MPH/PhD program.
Graduate Admissions
Please visit the Department of Anthropology's Graduate Admissions page and the Graduate School's Admission Requirements page for more information.
If you would like to apply to our graduate program, you must complete the online application on the University of Washington Graduate School website. Note that applicants may only apply to one of the three PhD track programs.
Applications open October 15 and close December 15. Please visit the Department of Anthropology's Graduate Admissions page for more information.