The Dream Project can’t work without college student mentors. If you’re interested in joining our class, read the information below.
How does the program work?
The Dream Project connects UW students with underrepresented high-school students to work through the college admissions process. Please visit our about us page for more information.
Who can join?
The class is open to any University of Washington undergraduate student, graduate student, or alumnus. Other community members are welcome to participate as well. If you are not a UW student or alumnus but would still like to join, please contact us directly.
What is the commitment?
“Dream Team” members are expected to be available for about a minimum of approximately 4-6 hours per week:
- The class meetings at UW: EDUC 260, 360, and 361
Our classes meet Mondays from 3:30 and 5:20 on campus. In the class, we learn about different aspects of the admissions process, invite special guests to speak (like the Director of Admissions from the UW), and discuss a number of different issues and policies. The course is EDUC 260 for first quarter mentors and EDUC 360 or EDUC 361 for returning mentors. These are 1-credit classes that count for I&S credits. In addition to ONE of these lecture courses, mentors must also register for EDUC 369, a high school visit (see below for details) All courses are graded as credit/no-credit. Writing credit or extra credits are offered; please see dreamproject.org/wcredit and email Nicole at npg324@uw.edu with any questions. - A visit to the high school once a week (EDUC 369)
Each student is expected to visit a high school at least once a week to work with high school students. We visit all 16 of our schools once a week and we’ll work with you to find a school that works for your schedule. Transportation will be provided by the Dream Project.
Times and locations are viewable on the UW time schedule under EDUC 369.
- Other events and activities throughout the year.
The Dream Project will host other events throughout the year. Examples include our Spring BBQ, where the high school students are invited to the UW campus for a visit and a BBQ, and our Admissions Workshop Weekend in the fall, which is an intensive essay-writing workshop at UW.
- Other events and activities throughout the year.
OK, this sounds good. How do I join?
To enroll in the Dream Project for credit, register on MyUW for the appropriate courses (EDUC 260 and 369 for new mentors; EDUC 360 or 361 and EDUC 369 for returning mentors).
To join the class as a volunteer, you can sign up by clicking the button below:
Do I have to take the class for credit?
No, you can still participate in the project without receiving the two credits. However, if you do, we still expect you to meet the commitments outlined above.
What if I can’t make it to the class, but I still want to help?
If you can’t attend the class on Mondays but you’d still like to work with high school students, contact us directly to find out about ways to be involved.
What about transportation?
The Dream Project provides transportation. Mentors travel together to the high schools in groups in university vehicles.
I still have questions!
If you still have questions, please contact us directly.
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