Prospective Student Visit Days

8:00-10:00 AM – SPH DEAN’S OFFICE BREAKFAST | Foege Vista Cafe
As a kick off to your visit, join the School of Public Health for breakfast with Dean Hilary Godwin. Dean Godwin will share several words of welcome and speak on the school’s Vision, Mission, and Values as well as considerations to make for selecting an institution best fitting for you. Additionally, expect to hear from members of the Dean’s Office and select UW Graduate School offices. Please complete a separate RSVP for the Dean’s office breakfast

Also, pick up your Epidemiology Visit Days materials and check-in for our events.

10:00-10:15 AM – GUIDED WALK TO FUNDING INFO SESSION | Leaves from Vista Cafe
The Health Sciences Building requires keycard access. Walk with us and we can show you where to go and provide access.

10:15-11:20 AM – FUNDING INFORMATION SESSION | Health Sciences Building T-435
Epi Staff HR Manager, Tera Figueroa, will present on the logistics of Academic Student Employee (ASE) hiring and benefits (offer letters, accepting a position, salary/insurance/tuition, timing, etc.). ASE positions, which include Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant positions, are the most common form of funding for Epi students.

11:20-11:25 AM – GUIDED WALK TO EPI 513 | Leaves from T-435
The Health Sciences Building can be difficult to navigate. Walk with us and we can show you where to go and provide access.

11:30-12:20 PM – EPI 513 EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS II | Health Sciences Building Room T-439
This course is part of the Department of Epidemiology’s core methodology curriculum. Join current students and observe how one of our most popular courses is taught.

12:30-2:00 PM – LUNCH & EXPLORATION
Lunch is not provided for this event. We encourage you to explore an assortment of cafes and eateries on campus, including the Husky Den Food Court, and the University District nearby.

2:00-4:15 PM – VARIOUS, OPTIONAL ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
In addition to a guided campus tour, which will begin at 2:00 PM, there are many options for getting to know the UW campus such as visiting the Henry Art Gallery, the Burke Museum, Suzallo Library, Indigenous Walking Tour of campus, HUB Games, general campus tour. Additionally, this would be a potential time for you to set up a meeting with an individual faculty member of interest.

3:30-4:30 PM – START CENTER INFORMATION SESSION | HRC 155
Introduction to the Strategic Analysis, Research & Training (START) Center.

4:30-7:00 PM – EDI DINNER | HRC 8th Floor
This event is intended to welcome students from diverse backgrounds to the UW School of Public Health. Current students, departmental faculty, Epidemiology & Global Health EDI Committee chairs, and campus affiliation group representatives will be in attendance to share information about support networks at UW. Please complete a separate RSVP here by February 26, if you would like to attend.

8:30-9:00 AM – CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST | Husky Union Building (HUB) 250
Check-in for those who arrive on Friday.  Continental breakfast provided.

9:00-10:00 AM – UW EPI ESSENTIALS | HUB 250
Epi Department leadership will share information about the Department, our programs and curriculum, the research and work of our faculty and students, and opportunities available to you as a UW Epi student. A current PhD student will share their experiences in the program and an overview of their research. Our Epi Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) co-chairs will talk about their work in the department and opportunities to be involved.

10:00-10:15 AM – BREAK

10:15-11:45 AM – RESEARCH FAIR | HUB 250
This is an opportunity to meet Epi faculty members representing a variety of research areas. Use this time to explore your research interests, learn about the faculty member’s work, and potential research opportunities. Later in this session, faculty, staff and current students will be available to answer any remaining questions you have, such as strategies to find funding, life in Seattle and at the UW, student leadership opportunities, and much more. Faculty profiles of those who will be in attendance will be provided in advance.

11:45 AM-12:15 PM – LUNCH WITH EPI FACULTY | HUB 250
Join us for lunch provided by the Department of Epidemiology. Epi faculty members will also join for informal conversation.

12:00-2:00 PM – SPH CENTER DISCOVERY EXPO | wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House
Rounding out SPH sponsored events is the Center Discovery Expo! This inaugural and interactive event serves as both a poster and table expo for centers based in the School of Public Health. Visit these tables to learn of the diverse specialties, opportunities and initiatives that make up our innovative public health research and practice activities. We encourage you to use this time to also learn what these centers are doing in your public health interests, and make connections for possible future partnerships. Complete separate RSVP for SPH Center Discovery Expo

2:00-2:30 PM – GUIDED WALK TO HRC AND ESCORT TO BREAKOUT SESSIONS | wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House
Meet at 2:00 PM at the HUB main entrance, by the statue of Dubs.

2:30-3:45 PM – BREAKOUT SESSIONS BY DEGREE PROGRAM | HRC Various Rooms
This session is designed for you to ask questions about your program in a more intimate setting with Epi faculty, current students, and staff.

3:45-4:00 PM – BREAK

4:00-5:30 PM – EPI VISIT DAYS RECEPTION | HRC 8th Floor