Presented by: Elizabeth Copland, UW School of Art

Welcome to the UW School of Art + Art History + Design! In this session, you'll hear about the majors and opportunities in Art, Art History and Design at UW, connect with academic advisers from the School, and get a personal invitation to our Autumn welcome events for new students that will help you start off your first year on campus. We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions!

UW School of Art website

Presented by: Prajacta Kulkarni, Academic Support Programs

This session will focus on helping undergraduate international students transition to the American classroom and offer practical strategies and tips for success at the UW. Topics will include classroom and cultural differences in higher education, resilience, and taking advantage of the wonderful campus resources available to all students.

Academic Support Programs website

Presented by: Emily Smith and Robin Chang, UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

Specifically designed for undergraduate international students, this workshop will provide information on how to begin the scholarship search and develop a competitive edge. We will focus on scholarship search tools, specific resources available to non-U.S. citizen undergraduates, and tips for crafting competitive applications in the U.S.

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards website

Presented by: Rianne Peterson, Housing and Food Services

Come learn about living on campus, including how to pay for housing and the many
residential amenities available to you!

Housing and Food Services website

Presented by: Nesley Bravo and Matt Knutson, UW Dream Project

Come learn about a program that gives UW students the opportunity to partner with local high school students on figuring out what to do after high school and how to get there. This is a great opportunity to make friends, find leadership roles, build your skills in supporting others, and learn more about the U.S. education system.

Dream Project website