Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

MOR Dawgs: Tell Your Story

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About MOR Dawgs
MOR Dawgs is a virtual event series for high school and transfer students to learn about admission to the University of Washington, build college-going skills, and connect with UW admissions counselors, students, and professionals.

Our virtual sessions are open to all high school and transfer students 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.

Upcoming MOR Dawgs sessions:

  • UW Majors 101 & Student Panel — Thursday, February 12 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
  • Professional Panel — Thursday, March 19 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
  • Get Involved in Your Community — Wednesday, April 8 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
  • Tell Your Story — Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Registration will open soon! Check our site: https://mor.uw.edu/events-programs/.

All Dates

Wednesday, January 21 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Zoom

Thursday, February 12 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Zoom

Thursday, March 19 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Zoom

Wednesday, April 8 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Zoom

Tuesday, May 19 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Zoom

About the Event

Description

Rising SEAs is a conference designed for 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 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 cultural experience and build community with fellow participants to prepare for a successful first-year application

Rising SEAS is open to all WA state 9th – 11th grade students, and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive space for Southeast Asian students and anyone interested in building community, exploring Southeast Asian cultures, 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? Email reach@uw.edu for chaperone information at least 10 days in advance.

About the Event

Native American Student Day is a one-day conference for high school students who are interested in attending the University of Washington Seattle. NASD was created to encourage students to pursue higher education as well as give them the opportunity to experience the UW. Attendees will meet current UW staff and students, learn about campus programs, attend a UW admissions presentation, prepare for a successful first-year application, and discover the diversity and unity that exist in the UW community.

Native American Student Day is open to all WA state 9th – 11th grade students, and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive space for American Indian/Alaska Native students and anyone interested in building community, exploring American Indian/Alaska Native cultures, 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 need to be registered in advance individually or by teachers/chaperones. Bringing a bus or a group of students? Please contact: reach@uw.edu at least 10 days prior to 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 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.

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.

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.