Welcome to the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center

The Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center of the University of Washington is part of The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity. The Kelly ECC has a wealth of resources and opportunities available to students including student advising, organizational development, personal growth, and referrals to different departments and programs.

ABOUT US

WHAT’S IN THE ECC?

RSO RESOURCES

ECC/T RESERVATIONS

RESERVE A SPACE

Graphic banner for the Community Graduation Celebrations featuring a purple background and confetti.

Congratulations to the 2025 UW graduates! Visit our Graduation Celebrations page for more info!

Home Away From Home

The Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center values diversity, equity, and inclusion of all communities, including underrepresented and first-generation students of color. We strive to be a safe and welcoming space for all.

In this project, we center on our student communities and the message they want to share about what makes us their Home Away From Home.

“The Kelly ECC is my #HomeAwayFromHome because…”

Graphic Image emphazising "Hate Has No Home Here" and "You Belong Here". There is background text repeating "No Sexism, No Homophobia, No Transphobia, No Xenophobia, No Racisim, No Discrimination, No Sizeism, and No Ableism"

Let’s Talk allows you to drop-in to talk with a counselor.
Tuesdays 2-4pm               Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Wednesdays 2-4pm         Q Center, 315 HUB
Fridays 2-4pm                CIRCLE, 250 Schmitz