How to Meet with a Construction Management Advisor at UW

Updated

The Construction Management program at the University of Washington (cm.be.uw.edu) lists two separate advising paths: Undergraduate Advising and Graduate Advising. To arrange a meeting, go to the advising page that matches your level of study — the site's "Meet with an Advisor" section links directly to both. The site does not publish drop-in hours, phone numbers, or a booking form on its home page, so the advising pages themselves are the place to confirm how meetings are scheduled.

Choose the right advising path

Your status Where to go What to expect
Current or prospective undergraduate student Undergraduate Advising page (linked from "Meet with an Advisor") Guidance on the CM undergraduate curriculum, which combines engineering, architecture, and business
Current or prospective graduate student (master's or PhD) Graduate Advising page (linked from "Meet with an Advisor") Guidance on graduate study in Built Environments/Construction Management

If you are unsure which applies to you, use the undergraduate page when you have not yet earned a bachelor's degree, and the graduate page when you are considering a master's or doctoral program.

Steps to arrange a meeting

  1. Open cm.be.uw.edu.
  2. Find the Meet with an Advisor section on the home page.
  3. Select Undergraduate Advising or Graduate Advising based on your status.
  4. On that page, follow the instructions given for contacting or scheduling with an advisor. The home page does not specify whether meetings are in person, virtual, or by appointment only, so confirm this on the advising page itself.
  5. Before you meet, prepare specific questions — for example, about admission requirements, course sequencing, or research opportunities in the department.

What the program context tells you

Knowing the department's focus helps you ask better questions in an advising meeting. Construction Management at UW is described as a technical degree combining Engineering, Architecture, and Business. The department is also active in research and industry work, which can shape the opportunities an advisor discusses with you:

  • Digital twin and infrastructure research — a BE PhD candidate won a Best Research Poster award at the 2026 Construction Industry Institute conference for work on the I-90 Digital Twin project, a collaboration with the Mobility Innovation Center.
  • Transportation electrification — a second-year Built Environments PhD student received a Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation award for research on equitable EV charging infrastructure planning.
  • Industry engagement — faculty hosted a stakeholder kick-off for the WSDOT-funded Shore Power: Bremerton Transportation Center eMobility Project, with participation from Washington State Ferries, Kitsap Transit, the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County, Puget Sound Energy, the Port of Bremerton, and the U.S. Navy.
  • Student recognition and scholarships — a CM senior was named to the 2026 Husky 100, and three UW CM students received CMAA Pacific Northwest Chapter scholarships totaling $27,500 in 2025.

If your interests run toward research, sustainability, or industry partnerships, mention them when you request a meeting so you can be directed to the right faculty or program contact.

Common sticking points

  • Using the wrong advising page. Undergraduate and graduate advising are separate; starting on the wrong one can delay your request.
  • Expecting walk-in hours from the home page. The home page only provides links — scheduling details live on the advising pages.
  • Overlooking events. The site also lists a Construction Management Career Expo (October 29) and an events section. These are not advising sessions, but they are useful ways to meet faculty and industry contacts if a one-on-one meeting takes time to arrange.

For prospective students, the fastest route is to open the advising page for your level, follow its contact instructions, and bring a short list of questions about curriculum, admissions, and research areas.