Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

Polynesian Day

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

Event Registration

Student Registration

Advisor Registration

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 and to prepare for a successful first-year application. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the UW and discover all the possibilities awaiting.

 

Young, Gifted & Black is open to all WA state 9th – 10th grade students, and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive space for African American and Black students and anyone interested in building community, exploring Black culture, and connecting with student organizations and support resources available at the UW. 

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

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, give them the opportunity to experience the UW and to prepare for a successful first-year application. 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.

 

RISE is open to all WA state 9th – 10th grade students, and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive space for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students and anyone interested in building community, exploring Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander cultures, and connecting with student organizations and support resources available at the UW.

 

Note: Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.

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.

About the Event

The Esperanza En Educación (E.E.E.) Conference is a one-day event for 9th and 10th grade Hispanic and Latino students, designed to encourage, motivate, and empower them to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the University of Washington. Participants meet with current Latino UW students, interact in workshops, and prepare for a successful first-year application

Esperanza En Educación is open to all WA state 9th – 10th grade students, and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive space for Hispanic and Latino students and anyone interested in building community, exploring Hispanic and Latino cultures, and connecting with student organizations and support resources available at the UW. 

Note: Participation is open to all students in grades 9 and 10.

 

Permission Form

All participants are required to complete the UW Emergency Contact and Permission Form prior to attending the conference. A parent or guardian must provide a signature as part of this process. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to complete the form online via DocuSign. You may also access the form directly [here]. Please note: this form is mandatory for participation.

 

Additional Information

Important

All students must complete a permission and emergency information form in order to participate.

Please email us if you did not receive an email with the link to complete the form.

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 contact reach@uw.edu for chaperone information.

Accessibility

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, and activities. To request disability accommodations, please email reach@uw.edu at least 10 days in advance of the event.

About the Event

The Esperanza En Educación (E.E.E.) Conference is a one-day event for 9th and 10th grade Hispanic and Latino students, designed to encourage, motivate, and empower them to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the University of Washington. Participants meet with current Latino UW students, interact in workshops, and prepare to be competitive applicants to the UW.

Note: Participation is open to all students in grades 9 and 10.

Parent/Guardian Permission Form

All participants are required to complete the UW Emergency Contact and Permission Form prior to attending the conference. A parent or guardian must provide a signature as part of this process. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to complete the form online via DocuSign. You may also access the form directly [here]. Please note: this form is mandatory for participation.

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 contact reach@uw.edu for chaperone information.

Accessibility

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, and activities. To request disability accommodations, please email reach@uw.edu at least 10 days in advance of the event.

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About the Event

Join us for Shades of Purple, a free one-day student conference for high school seniors (Class of 2027) in Washington who are interested in applying to the University of Washington as first-year students.

Shades of Purple was created to encourage you to pursue higher education as well as to give you the opportunity to experience the University of Washington. You will get a free lunch in a UW dining hall, learn how to apply to the UW and what goes into the admissions process, write a strong personal statement, and find communities and resources on campus. You will get the opportunity to interact with current UW students and ask questions during the student panel. You also have the opportunity to explore campus through residential and campus tours to see all the UW has to offer.

 

We are hosting the Shades of Purple Conference in-person and virtually. All sessions will follow the same agenda, please see registration below for full details such as dates and locations.

Note: Shades of Purple is open to all high school seniors (Class of 2027) in Washington who are interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle. However, students who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian may find this program of particular interest.

Permission Form

All participants are required to complete the UW Emergency Contact and Permission Form prior to attending the conference. A parent or guardian must provide a signature as part of this process. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to complete the form online via DocuSign. You may also access the form directly [here]. Please note: this form is mandatory for participation.

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:

Bringing a bus or a group of students? Email us at REACH@uw.edu for chaperone information.

All Dates

Tuesday, July 14 2026

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Monday, July 27 2026

10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: University of Washington, Seattle

Thursday, August 20 2026

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Zoom link will be provided via email after you register

Tuesday, September 15 2026

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Zoom link will be provided via email after you register

Friday, August 7 2026

10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: University of Washington, Seattle | Alder Hall

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