PSD08

Prospective Student Days 2008

April 3-4, 2008

Admitted prospective graduate students of color (starting their graduate work at the UW in Autumn 2008) are invited to participate in Prospective Student Days 2008. Prospective students will participate in departmental events while also enjoying GO-MAP sponsored activities including a reception, campus tour, and information lunch. Students have several opportunities to network with students and faculty from various departments and to learn about funding, housing, campus climate, and living in Seattle.

UW Departments, registration is required for prospective students to attend the events below. Please RSVP via Catalyst to register your prospective student(s) for scheduled activities. You may also contact GO-MAP (206 543-9016; toll-free 800 524-9122, or email gomap at u.washington.edu) if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 3

8:30-10:00 a.m. Welcome Continental Breakfast
Communications Bldg, Room 206 [Simpson Center Conference Room]
Informal breakfast for students to meet; students will receive information about planned activities for the weekend. Financial aid, housing, and fellowships & assistantships office representatives will be available to answer questions.

10:00-11:00 a.m. Campus Walk
UW Main Campus [Meet by Flag Pole in front of Parrington Hall]
Prospective students will have the opportunity to speak with current graduate students from similar areas of study and to view different areas of campus.

11:00- 3:00 p.m. Campus Graduate Housing Tours
Come tour four great places to live! All specifically designed for UW students. If interested, please contact Housing & Food Services at hfsinfo@u.washington.edu or 206-543-4059.

4:00-6:00 p.m. GO-MAP Spring Reception
UW Club
This is an opportunity for prospective students to meet and mingle with faculty and current students. Light dinner will be provided.

Friday, April 4

11:30-1:30 p.m. Information Luncheon
Ethnic Cultural Center [ECC] Black Room
Prospective students will have the opportunity to ask questions about financial aid, fellowships & assistantships, student opportunities and diversity at UW, campus resources, and living options in Seattle.

2:30-3:30 p.m. Survival Tips for Students of Color: Hearing it from Faculty of Color
Gerberding Hall, Room 142
All prospective students, and particularly students of color, are invited to attend a special seminar session.

**Please note: GO-MAP's activities and resources target ethnic minority and underrepresented graduate students in particular, though they are open to all graduate students, especially those committed to building a more diverse UW graduate community.**

Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program, G-1 Communications Building
tel.: 206.543.9016, toll free: 800.524.9122
fax: 206.685.3234