For over 50 years, OMA&D’s Instructional Center (IC) has been a national model for providing academic instruction and tutoring for thousands of first-generation, economically disadvantaged and underrepresented students affiliated with OMA&D programs. Its unique and proven blend of services creates a sense of community that paves the way to the university’s most competitive majors, and ultimately, graduation and successful careers.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER
Serving 2,000 students annually, the IC is staffed by 19 professional instructors and 40-50 student tutors who rotate throughout the year. Many student tutors are former IC users themselves. Together, this team creates a support structure through its holistic mentoring approach that sets students up for success. IC services include:
- Drop-in tutoring (one-on-one and small group sessions)
- Workshops and review sessions
- Study skills seminars
- Professional and Graduate School admissions preparation courses
- On-site writing center
- Computer facility
TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
Remembering Enrique Morales
September 22, 2025
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) honors the legacy of Enrique Morales, a long-time leader and former Associate Vice President of OMA&D who passed away the morning of Saturday, August 30. Morales retired in January 2015 after a 34-year OMA&D tenure focused on admissions, advising and administration. As associate vice president, Morales oversaw…
Former IC Student, Celebration Scholar Anisa Ibrahim Featured by CNN
November 14, 2019
Dr. Anisa Ibrahim's inspirational journey to become the director of Harborview Medical Center’s Pediatrics Clinic in Seattle was recently featured by CNN.
Watch Joshua's Story
December 13, 2018
University of Washington alumnus Joshua Dawson, ’18, shares his story about how the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, and particularly the Instructional Center, impacted his Husky Experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqzbfeYqPWc
From struggling student to top doc
October 25, 2018
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"I Can Do This!"
March 12, 2018
Caroline Raymundo knew she wanted to be a physician, but it wasn't until she first walked into the University of Washington's Instructional Center that she realized that she could do it. Read more
OMA&D Scholarship Support, Instructional Center Open Doors for Cabantan
November 1, 2017
Thanks scholarships and services provided by the Instructional Center, Dorothy Cabantan finds the support and community to pursue her dream career in health care.
Transformative Impact
Learn more about the transformative impact the IC has on the academic and personal lives of our students.
EXPAND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
OMA&D currently serves over 6,500 students each year. To serve the current student demand and position the university to meet the surging demographic growth of first-generation, economically disadvantaged and underrepresented students in the state of Washington, we have set an ambitious goal to increase the number of students we serve at the IC each year from 2,000 to 7,500. To accomplish this goal, we are looking to raise a $35 million endowment to expand the IC’s capacity. Find out how you can help.
For more information, reach OMA&D’s Director for Advancement Suzanne Sullivan at slsulliv@uw.edu.