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.
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
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.
Sample Agenda
All Dates
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.
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.
All Dates
Wednesday, March 19 2025
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Opening Soon
Wednesday, March 26 2025
Location: Yakima, WA
Registration Opening Soon
Tuesday, July 15 2025
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Opening Soon
Wednesday, July 23 2025
Location: University of Washington, Seattle
Registration Opening Soon
Tuesday, July 29 2025
Location: Community (locations TBD)
Registration Opening Soon
Wednesday, July 30 2025
Location: Community (locations TBD)
Registration Opening Soon
Thursday, July 31 2025
Location: Community (locations TBD)
Registration Opening Soon
Wednesday, August 6 2025
Location: University of Washington, Seattle
Registration Opening Soon
Thursday, August 21 2025
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Opening Soon
Thursday, September 18 2025
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Opening Soon
Friday, September 26 2025
Location: University of Washington, Seattle
Registration Opening Soon
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
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.
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.
Get Ready for the November 15th Application Deadline!
We’re excited to offer application workshops for high school seniors (Class of 2025) in Washington who are applying to the University of Washington as freshmen. While these workshops are designed to support underrepresented students—including American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, foster care, undocumented, and low-income, first generation students—we welcome all high school seniors, regardless of their background.
Led by admissions counselors and UW students, these workshops will help you with the Common App and offer guidance on crafting strong responses to UW’s writing prompts. Bring your questions and drafts! Our team will be available to review personal statements and short responses. You can attend the entire workshop or come and go as needed.
Please note: Due to limited capacity, we ask that you register for only one workshop session. Each session will cover the same material, so choose the date that best fits your schedule.
We look forward to helping you with your application!