Information Sessions and Events

When: Wednesday, 9/30/2026, 12:00-2:00pm

Where: UW Tacoma, In-Person 

Convocation is a lively ceremony where we welcome all incoming first-year and transfer students to campus. As a student at the University of Washington Tacoma, we look forward to celebrating you and kicking off the academic year. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 30, and join faculty, staff, alumni, and students for Convocation 2026. Don't miss out on fun, free snacks, and special UW Tacoma swag!

When: Tuesday, 10/13/2025, 11:00am-2:00pm 

Where: Pacific Lutheran University, In-Person 

Presented in collaboration with our South Sound institutional partners, this event held at Pacific Lutheran University will bring together students and community members eager to explore graduate schools and connect with representatives from a wide range of programs, including the UWT Master of Nursing. 

When: Wednesday, 10/14/2026, 12:00-3:00pm

Where: Evergreen College, In-Person 

This fair is a collaboration between Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, Saint Martin’s University, and The Evergreen State College, which have formed the South Sound Graduate School Coalition to revitalize Grad Fair events for our students and community members in the South Puget Sound region of Washington State. This event is a great opportunity for students to connect with graduate programs from Universities across the United States and around the world in a wide range of disciplines from medicine, law, and social work, to teaching, environmental studies, public administration, business administration, and the arts and sciences! Undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and community members interested in exploring graduate educational opportunities will be in attendance. 

When: Thursday, 10/15/2026, 6:00-8:00pm

Where: Tacoma Community College, In-Person 

PNACAC College Fairs are in‑person events hosted by the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) that connect high school students, families, and other attendees with hundreds of colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. 

When: Tuesday, 10/27/2026, 12:00-2:00pm 

Where: UWT Campus, In-Person 

Undecided and not sure what you want to major in? Stop by the annual UW Tacoma Undergraduate Majors Fair! At the event, students will have the opportunity to discover majors available in each program, explore areas of interest, and connect with academic advisors and faculty from different majors. Representatives from different schools/departments will be available to discuss: 

-What their program has to offer
-Specific requirements and curricula for each major
-How to declare/the application process
-Careers directly associated with their majors

When: Tuesday, 10/27/2026, 11:00am-2:00pm 

Where: South Puget Sound Community College, In-Person 

The WSECU Center for Career Services invites you to attend the Fall 2026 Career & Transfer Fair!

This is your opportunity to:

• Connect with employers actively hiring for jobs, internships, and apprenticeships
• Explore career pathways in a variety of industries
• Meet transfer representatives from four-year colleges and universities
• Practice networking and professional communication skills

Whether you’re looking for a job now, planning your transfer, or simply exploring your options, this event is designed to help you take your next step with confidence.

What to Bring:

• Copies of your resume (if you have one)
• Questions for employers and transfer reps
• A positive and professional attitude