Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

Shades of Purple- campus

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

About the Event

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.

Questions? Difficulty registering? Email: reach@uw.edu.

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)

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Wednesday, March 26 2025

Location: Yakima, WA

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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)

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Wednesday, July 30 2025

Location: Community (locations TBD)

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Thursday, July 31 2025

Location: Community (locations TBD)

Registration
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Wednesday, August 6 2025

Location: University of Washington, Seattle

Registration
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Thursday, August 21 2025

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Registration
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Thursday, September 18 2025

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

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Friday, September 26 2025

Location: University of Washington, Seattle

Registration
Opening Soon