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.
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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.
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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.
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
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? Email reach@uw.edu for chaperone information at least 10 days in advance.
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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
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 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.
