Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

Raíces de Esperanza: Community Organizing & Involvement

About the Event

Calling all Latinx/Hispanic high school students in Washington!

Dream big and honor your raíces!

We’re thrilled to invite you to Raíces de Esperanza—a FREE bilingual (Spanish + English) program created for Latinx/Hispanic high school students like you. This is your chance to prepare for college, connect with others who share your journey, and celebrate the culture and identity that make you unique!

Raíces de Esperanza is a bilingual virtual program designed to inspire and equip Latinx/Hispanic high school students interested in higher education. Led by Latino UW staff and students, each session will focus on a key aspect of your journey to college and beyond, including:

  • Tips for applying to UW and navigating the college process
  • A supportive space to explore and celebrate your culture and identity
  • Connections with other students and mentors who understand your experiences
  • Skills for success in college, careers, and life beyond high school

Our mission is to provide a welcoming and identity-affirming space where you can connect with UW students and staff, celebrate your roots, and gain valuable tools to achieve your educational aspirations.

The first session begins on February 5, followed by sessions in March, April, and May.

Best of all, it’s completely free to attend! Register now to join us virtually and become part of this vibrant community.

This program is open to all students in grades 9-11. However, students from Hispanic and Latino backgrounds may find this program of particular interest.

 

About the Event

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

Note: Participation is open to all students in grades 9-11.

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? Please contact: reach@uw.edu.

About the Event

Description

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 to all students in grades 9-11.

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 form 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 reach@uw.edu for chaperone information.

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 to be competitive applicants to the UW.

Note: Participation is open to all students in grades 9 and 10.

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 form 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? 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

“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

Event Registration

Student Registration

Advisor Registration

About the Event

Esperanza En Educación (E.E.E.) Conference is a one-day conference to encourage, motivate, and empower Hispanic and Latino students 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 to be competitive applicants to the UW.

Note: Participation is open to all students regardless of race/ethnic background.

REGISTER HERE

 

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? Fill out and submit this form to receive 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

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

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? Fill out and submit this form to receive chaperone information.