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Student Programming

The Early Identification Program Scholars (EIP-Scholars) and the EIP Exploration Scholars are two cohort-based programs offered by the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Graduate School Preparatory Services. These programs support undergraduate students exploring the benefits of and interested in applying for graduate degrees, including master’s or doctoral programs.

Exploration Pathway:

For first-year students curious about and invested in exploring what graduate school is and how it might benefit their academic and career journeys. By the end of this 3-quarter-long program, participants will have acquired the knowledge and tools to help determine whether graduate school is a path they wish to pursue.

Eligibility

Open to all first-year University of Washington-Seattle students affiliated with the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity who have 2 or more years remaining prior to graduation.

    • Transfer students who have less than 2 years remaining are encouraged to apply for the EIP-Scholars program.

Timeline

  • EIP Exploration Scholars commit to a one-year experience (Spring, Fall & Winter Quarters) with the GSPS Scholar Community.
  • It is anticipated that an EIP Scholar dedicates ~3 to 5 hours per month.
  • At the conclusion of the program, with the guidance of GSPS staff, students may elect to enter the scholar pathway if graduate school remains a goal, apply to be a McNair Scholar, or conclude their experience with EIP.
  • Applications open in November and close on the last Monday of January, with the new cohort starting the Spring quarter.

Benefits

  • Accessible and tailored advising touchpoints throughout the academic year
  • Building awareness of graduate school pathways
  • Completed Individual Development Plan (IDP) to guide their academic and career growth
  • Access to a dedicated Study Space for GSPS Scholars in Mary Gates Hall

Programming

  • Dedicated graduate school prep workshops & seminars
  • Professional Development & Career Exploration Workshops
  • All GSPS Scholar Quarterly Community Building Events
  • Participation in the annual Gabriel E. Gallardo Symposium

Scholars Pathway:

EIP-Scholars supports student participants through a comprehensive preparatory curriculum that includes seminars, holistic advising, writing, and experiential learning. By the end of the program, participants will have developed an individual development plan to enhance their undergraduate education, preparing them for graduate school applications and admissions. Participants will have the opportunity to be supported during their applications for graduate school and graduate fellowships.

EIP-Scholar program supports the following graduate school preparatory interests:

Leadership & Advocacy Interests: For students interested in community-based work, volunteer work, and leadership who know they want to apply to a master’s program only. This includes M.A., M.Ed., MSW, and MPH programs. By the end of this pathway, participants will have pursued experiential learning opportunities and be prepared to apply for graduate programs in their respective fields of study.

Research Interests: For students considering a research-based graduate education and interested in engaging in undergraduate research. By the end of this pathway, participants will have pursued undergraduate research and will be prepared to apply for graduate programs in their respective fields of study, including master’s or doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.

Eligibility

  1. Open to all University of Washington-Seattle students affiliated with the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity.
    • Transfer students who are eligible to affiliate with the OMA&D but have not done so may affiliate after being accepted into the EIP Scholars program.
  2. Open to students in all majors or pre-majors at UW-Seattle.
  3. The EIP Scholars program does not support students planning to apply exclusively for Law or Healthcare professional degrees, such as J.D., M.D., D.D.S., or PharmD. We support students interested in exploring graduate and professional degree pathways (MD/PhD, JD/PhD, etc.). For more information, please contact the GSPS team.

Timeline

  1. Students with at least four academic quarters remaining at the University of Washington from the start of the program each spring quarter. (e.g., Spring, Fall, Winter, Spring)
  2. It is anticipated that an EIP Scholar dedicates up to ~3 to 5 hours per week
  3. Participation requires an application and selection to the program.
  4. Applications open in November and close on the last Monday of January, with the new cohort starting the Spring quarter.

Services

  1. Advising for graduate school preparation.
  2. Writing Support for graduate school applications, fellowships, competitive internships, and experiential learning opportunities.
  3. Seminars
    • Research Development: General Studies 299, 399 & 499
    • Graduate School Preparation: General Studies 410, 411 & 412
  4. Cohort-based programming with workshops and community events

Program Comparison

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Requirements Comparison

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