The Dream Project is a student-led organization with over 400 mentors that support high school students in low-income areas around King County on applying to college and other post-secondary planning.

The Details

• Mentor students on the crazy process that is college admissions & beyond!
• You can take it for 2 credits or volunteer. For credit, register for EDUC 260 and EDUC 369 on your UW registration. To volunteer without earning credit, sign up here.
• Lecture (EDUC 260) is on Mondays from 3:30-4:20 or 5:30-6:20 and covers important content related to the college application process, mentorship strategies, and social justice. Counts for I&S credit.
• High School visits (EDUC 369) take place throughout the week at various times. There is also a high school breakout on Mondays 4:30-5:20pm
• Transportation to the 16 different partner schools around the area is PROVIDED!
• Meet awesome undergrads, find leadership opportunities, and make new friends!
• Average commitment of 4-6 hours per week.
• Schools that especially need more mentors include Kent-Meridian (EDUC 369 Q) and Renton (EDUC 369 F).

Still not sold? Check out this Buzzfeed article on the Dream Project.

If you have questions, email us at dreamproject@uw.edu