We are thrilled to extend a special invitation to Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment’s SEA Dawgs program supporting Southeast Asian high school students in their college readiness. Learn how to prepare for your UW admissions application, build community and relationships, develop professionally and explore your culture and identity.
SEA Dawgs is a virtual program created to empower and motivate Southeast Asian high school students who are interested in pursuing higher education. Co-led by Southeast Asian UW staff and students, each session will cover a different college or career-related topic such as:
Cultural storytelling
Identity exploration
Getting involved in your communities
Professional panels
Cultivating skills for wellness and post-secondary success
Our goal is to create a warm and identity-affirming space where you can build community with UW students and staff and gain the tools and knowledge to pursue your educational goals.
The first session begins on October 22, followed by sessions on November 20, December 17 and into the new calendar year.
Best of all, attendance is free! Register to join us virtually now.
This program is open to all high school students in Washington. However, students from Southeast Asian backgrounds may find this program of particular interest.
You’re invited to join the University of Washington for Native Transfer Day! Designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native transfer students, the day will feature sessions on the UW transfer process and the personal statement and introduce you to the Native community on campus.
Lunch will be provided. Are you a high school student interested in UW? Check out Native American Student Day.
Note: Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.
About the Event
Description
“Poly Day” as it is commonly known, is a celebration of Polynesian culture hosted by the Polynesian Student Alliance (PSA) at the University of Washington.
This year’s event will highlight the strength and active presence of the Pacific Islander community here on campus and will feature University of Washington’s Micronesian Islands Club, as well as performances from other participating colleges and universities from around Washington State. There will be numerous workshops for high school students to attend that are facilitated by Pacific Island let students and faculty as well as local Pacific Islander community organizations who will all share knowledge on Pacific Islander culture, history, the admissions process, and more!
At around noon, the members of the Polynesian Student Alliance and Micronesian Islands Club will host the signature celebration of “Poly Day,” where members perform cultural dances in honor of their Pacific Islander heritage for all to attend.
This annual event aims to voice the presence of a lively and active P.I. community on campus and motivate younger generations of P.I.s to pursue higher education.
Agenda & Location
8:00 a.m. – Registration opens at the Husky Union Building (HUB)
9:00 a.m. – Program begins. Workshops will be held in the HUB
12:45 p.m. – Cultural performances at the HUB Lawn
The Virtual U to You is a virtual workshop for prospective transfer students from Washington community colleges interested in applying to the University of Washington in Seattle. The conference will feature sessions to help you prepare to apply and the personal statement.
Target Group
Prospective transfer students attending Washington community colleges from underrepresented minority backgrounds (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Southeast Asian, as well as students identifying as low income, first-generation, undocumented, or alumni of the foster care system).
Prospective transfer students attending Big Bend Community College, Columbia Basin College, Walla Walla Community College, Wenatchee Valley College and Yakima Valley College.
Note: Participation is open to all domestic Washington community college students.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact reach@uw.edu.
About the Event
Description
Young, Gifted, & Black (YGB) is designed to engage African American high school students interested in the University of Washington. The purpose of this conference is to promote positive self-esteem, social consciousness, and cultural awareness, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of higher education. The workshops and interactions with current African American UW students, staff, and the community will provide both the resources and role models to help students make a commitment to pursue higher education. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the UW and discover all the possibilities awaiting.
Note: Participation is open to all students in grades 9 and 10.
Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Students are required to submit a parent/guardian permission form to participate in the conference. You will be emailed a permission form via DocuSign several days before the conference. As soon as you receive it, please have your parent/guardian digitally submit the form.
Additional Information
Due to space capacity and specific programming, advanced registration is required, and this event is for students only (no additional guests).
Schools/community organizations: All students will need to be registered in advance individually or by teachers/chaperones. Bringing a bus or a group of students? Please email reach@uw.edu to receive chaperone information.
About the Event
Description
Readiness for Islander Success in Education (RISE) is a one-day conference for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander high school students who are interested in the University of Washington Seattle. RISE was created to encourage, motivate, and empower Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students to pursue higher education, as well as give them the opportunity to experience the UW. Attendees will meet current UW staff & students as well as future classmates, learn about campus programs, attend a UW admissions presentation, and discover the diversity and unity that exists in the UW community.
Note: Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.
Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Students are required to submit a parent/guardian permission form to participate in our in-person conference. You will be emailed a permission slip via DocuSign several days before the conference. As soon as you receive it, please have your parent/guardian digitally submit the form.
Additional Information
Due to space capacity and specific programming, advanced registration is required, and this event is for students only (no additional guests).
Schools/community organizations: All students will need to be registered in advance individually or by teachers/chaperones. Bringing a bus or a group of students? Email Sylvie Shiosaki, Assistant Director of MOR, at shshio2@uw.edu for chaperone information.
About the Event
Description
RISE, Readiness for Islander Success in Education, is a one-day conference for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander high school students who are interested in the University of Washington Seattle. RISE was created to encourage, motivate, and empower Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students to pursue higher education, as well as give them the opportunity to experience the UW. Attendees will meet current UW staff & students as well as future classmates, learn about campus programs, attend a UW admissions presentation, and discover the diversity and unity that exists in the UW community.
Note: Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.
Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Students are required to submit a parent/guardian permission form to participate in our in-person conference. You will be emailed a permission slip via DocuSign several days before the conference. As soon as you receive it, please have your parent/guardian digitally submit the form.
Additional Information
Due to space capacity and specific programming, advanced registration is required, and this event is for students only (no additional guests).
Schools/community organizations: All students will need to be registered in advance individually or by teachers/chaperones. Bringing a bus or a group of students? Email reach@uw.edu for chaperone information.
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Join us at a virtual Application Workshop, where you can meet with representatives from Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment to receive assistance with the UW freshman application!
Participants will receive support with filling out the UW freshman application, as well as guidance on crafting strong responses to UW’s writing prompts. The sessions are designed to be flexible—you can attend the entire workshop or come and go as needed to get the help you require.
Due to limited capacity, please register for only one workshop session. Each session will follow the same agenda, so choose the date that best fits your schedule.
