Whether you’ve just started thinking about college or have already started planning, we get that it’s complicated. So here’s our promise: Wherever you are on your journey, we’ll guide you and help you make it work. You belong at the UW — and we want to see you here.
Meet with your high school counselor and make a class plan that meets — or goes beyond — the minimum requirements.
Get involved through clubs, sports, volunteering, jobs, internships and more.
Sign up for our annual MOR affinity group events.
10TH GRADE
Get involved in your community
Meet with your high school counselor to make sure you are completing your requirements — and beyond!
Explore ways to earn college credit while in high school.
Continue involvement in school and community activities.
Sign up for our annual MOR affinity group events.
“The UW was an all-encompassing school that didn’t make me choose my interests over one another. I had the opportunity, spirit and environment of a large institution — and the tight-knit community of a small one.”
Tina Nguyen, '22Seattle, WA
11TH GRADE
Prepare for your college application
Meet with your high school counselor to make sure you are completing your requirements — and beyond!
Register for the AP/IB exams (if applicable).
Look for ways to take on leadership roles in school and community activities.
Sign up for our MOR events, such as iDUB Conference, iDUB Application Workshops.
Apply to the UW using one of two applications – ApplyWeb or the Common App. The freshman application opens September 1 and the deadline for both is November 15.
“Going to college will open doors to opportunities that have never been available to us as a low-income migrant family. I came to the UW because it offered all the programs I was interested in — and the most financial aid.”