Applications are now available for the Global Opportunities Scholarship, which enables hundreds of Husky Promise & Pell Grant eligible students to study abroad in 2009-2010. The Fritz Scholarship also supports Social Sciences & Humanities majors to globalize their education. Last academic year, they awarded about 150 scholarships ranging from $2,000-$5,000 for UW students studying abroad.

DEADLINE for winter & spring quarter programs: November 5, 2009.

Global Opportunities Advisers are also available for support and questions with the application process. Please contact them for individual support and drop-in advising at the IP&E office.

GO! ADVISERS weekly drop-in hours:
WEDNESDAYS 10-1pm
IP&E office, Schmitz Hall 4th Floor

Visit the GO! Global Scholarships website »

To Prospective Students,

Wondering what it means to be in the University of Washington Honors Program? Come to one of our information sessions on select Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 206, Mary Gates Hall. Learn more about Honors courses, requirements, and the application process. Please check below for details and to register for a specific session.

• Oct. 23rd - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
• Oct. 30th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
• Nov. 6th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
• Nov. 13th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall
• Nov. 20th - Room 206, Mary Gates Hall

As space is limited, please RSVP for your desired Friday session. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions please email uwhonors@u.washington.edu to schedule an appointment.

RSVP for an Honors Friday Information Session »

To Prospective Students,

Considering applying to the UW Honors Program? You're invited to join the University Honors Program to learn how Honors enhances the UW experience and to have your questions answered by Honors students, staff, and faculty.

The Honors Information Evenings are designed to give you specific insight into the Honors Program, community, and application process. At this event, you'll have an opportunity to:

• Meet Honors students, faculty, and staff
• Get an overview of Honors education with perspectives from Honors advisers and a panel of current Honors students from different disciplines
• Walk through the Honors Program admissions process and timeline
• Learn about a variety of community and study abroad opportunities
• Ask all of your questions about what it's like to be a UW Honors student!

Please join us from 6:30-7:30 pm in Kane Hall 110 on the UW-Seattle campus on one of the following dates:

• Monday, October 26
• Monday, November 9

As space is limited, please RSVP by October 12!

RSVP for an Honors Information Night »

To Prospective Freshmen:

The UW Freshman Application for Autumn 2010 is now online! There are a few major changes for the Honors portion of the application (more details available on our Freshman Application Information and Admission FAQ pages):

• New Essays - Applicants must respond to two Honors short essays (one mandatory, one of your choosing), each no more than 300 words.
• Online Letters of Recommendation - If you submit your application online, your recommender can now submit their recommendation letter online! We strongly urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that all of your materials are received and matched promptly.
  
  The recommender you specify will receive an email with a special web address after you submit your application . They will then log into the system and paste the text of their recommendation into the form provided - no postage, no waiting for the mail, and your letter will be immediately matched to your application!

Sincerely,
The Honors Staff

The Honors Program salutes its graduates!

Please join us in celebrating University of Washington's Honors graduates for the 2008-09 school year. On our Honors Grads page will find a list of some College Honors and Departmental Honors students who have completed, or are about to complete, their degrees here at University of Washington. We invite you to view their profiles to find out more about these remarkable individuals and their exciting plans for the future - congratulations to all!

Sincerely,

The Honors Staff

View the 2008-09 Honors Grad Profiles »