Grade Level: Sophomore
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
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.
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
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.
| 2026 NASD | ||
| wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House | ||
| April 16th | ||
| 10:00 AM – 1:30PM | ||
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9:45am – 10:30am | Registration | wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House |
| 9:45am – 10:20am | Resource Fair | Gathering Space |
| 10:20am – 10:30am | Transition | |
| 10:30am – 10:40am | Welcome, MOR Intros & housekeeping (bathrooms, lunch expectations) | Gathering Space |
| 10:40-10:45AM | Resource Fair Bingo giveaway | |
| 10:45-11:00AM | Cultural activity | |
| 11am – 11:15am | Admissions Presentation | |
| 11:15am-11:45am | Guest Speaker | |
| 11:45AM-11:50AM | Transition/Icebreaker | |
| 11:50-12:20PM | Native Student Panel | |
| 12:20-12:35PM | Survey + Raffle UW Swag, MOR Events, closing | |
| 12:40-1:30PM | FREE Lunch in UW Dining Hall | Center Table |
| Choose a TOUR | meet outside Center Table entrance | |
| 1:35-2:50PM | Campus Tour | leave from Center Table |
| 1:35:-2:45PM | Residential Tour | Lander/Maple |
About the Event
Esperanza En Educación 2026 is now FULL.
If your school group would like to be added to the waitlist, please email: reach@uw.edu.
Note: Participation is open to all students in grades 9 and 10. Students in 11th grade/rising 12th grade (2027), join us this summer virtually and on-campus for Shades of Purple!
Additional Information
Important
Due to space capacity and event programming, advanced registration is required for all attendees. This event is for students only (no additional guests).
Schools/Community Organizations: Interested in bringing a group of students? Group attendance must be coordinated with our office at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the event, and space may be limited based on capacity.
All students must be registered in advance either individually or by a teacher/chaperone. Unregistered students will not be permitted to register or attend on the day of the event if capacity has been reached.
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.
Note:
Participation is open to all students in grades 9 and 10.
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.