Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment

Native Transfer Day

About the Event

Description

You’re invited to join the University of Washington for Native Transfer Day! Designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native transfer students, the day will feature sessions on the UW transfer process and the personal statement and introduce you to the Native community on campus.

Lunch will be provided. Are you a high school student interested in UW? Check out Native American Student Day.

8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., optional cultural activities 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

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

About the Event

Registration for Young, Gifted & Black is full. To learn more about upcoming events, join our mailing list.

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. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the UW and discover all the possibilities awaiting.

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.

 

 

About the Event

Description

Readiness for Islander Success in Education (RISE) 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, as well as give them the opportunity to experience the UW. 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.
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 our in-person 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? Email Sylvie Shiosaki, Assistant Director of MOR, at shshio2@uw.edu for chaperone information.

About the Event

Description

The Virtual U to You is a virtual workshop for prospective transfer students from Washington community colleges interested in applying to the University of Washington in Seattle. The conference will feature sessions to help you prepare to apply and the personal statement.

Target Group

Prospective transfer students attending Washington community colleges from underrepresented minority backgrounds (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Southeast Asian, as well as students identifying as low income, first-generation, undocumented, or alumni of the foster care system).

Prospective transfer students attending Big Bend Community College, Columbia Basin College, Walla Walla Community College, Wenatchee Valley College and Yakima Valley College.

Note: Participation is open to all domestic Washington community college students.

Event Registration

Wednesday, January 10 2024

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Register

 

Accessibility

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact reach@uw.edu.

About the Event

Description

Registration for Rising SEAs is full. To learn more about upcoming events, join our mailing list.

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 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? Email Micah Hatchie, Admissions Counselor, at mkh72@uw.edu for chaperone information.