Join us for Shades of Purple, a virtual student conference for first generation rising seniors (Class of 2026) in Washington who are interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle.
Shades of Purple was created to encourage first gen students to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the UW, and foster community connection. Participants will attend workshops to prepare them for the UW admissions process, learn about campus programs, and much more.
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
Join us for Shades of Purple, a one-day student conference for first generation rising seniors (Class of 2026) in Washington who are interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle.
Shades of Purple was created to encourage first gen students to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the UW, and foster community connection. Participants will attend workshops to prepare them for the UW admissions process, learn about campus programs, and much more.
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
Join us for Shades of Purple, a virtual student conference for first generation rising seniors (Class of 2026) in Washington who are interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle.
Shades of Purple was created to encourage first gen students to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the UW, and foster community connection. Participants will attend workshops to prepare them for the UW admissions process, learn about campus programs, and much more.
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
Join us for Shades of Purple, a virtual student conference for first generation rising seniors (Class of 2026) in Washington who are interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle.
Shades of Purple was created to encourage first gen students to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the UW, and foster community connection. Participants will attend workshops to prepare them for the UW admissions process, learn about campus programs, and much more.
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
Join us for Shades of Purple, a one day conference designed for first generation college students who are rising 12th graders (Class of 2026) in Washington interested in attending the University of Washington in Seattle.
Shades of Purple was created to encourage first gen students to pursue higher education, as well as to give them the opportunity to experience the UW, and foster community connection. Participants will attend workshops to prepare them for the UW admissions process, learn about campus programs, and much more.
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
Description
Registration for Rising SEAs is full. To learn more about upcoming events, join our mailing list.
Rising SEAs is a conference designed for Southeast Asian high school students who are interested in applying to the University of Washington Seattle. The purpose of the conference is to encourage, motivate and empower Southeast Asian students to purse higher education, as well as to give them an opportunity to experience what the University of Washington has to offer.
Participants will meet UW staff and current UW Southeast Asian students, receive information on college admission, campus programs, and resources. Through interactive workshops, the collective space will provide an opportunity for participants to share their Southeast Asian cultural experience and build community with fellow participants in preparation to be a competitive applicant.
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 the 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 Micah Hatchie, Admissions Counselor, at mkh72@uw.edu for chaperone information.
About the Event
Join us for Shades of Purple, a one-day student conference for underrepresented minority high school seniors (Class of 2025) in Washington who are interested in applying to the University of Washington as freshmen (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 attend workshops to prepare you for the UW admission process, learn about campus programs, meet admissions staff and much more.
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: Participation is open to all students regardless of race or ethnic background.
Permission Form
Students are required to submit a permission form to participate in the event. You will be emailed a permission form via DocuSign several days before the event. As soon as you receive it, please have a parent or guardian digitally submit the form.
Additional Information
If you attend a Shades of Purple Conference over the summer, please consider attending one of our Application Workshops in the fall, before the November 15th application deadline.
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 us at REACH@uw.edu for chaperone information.
