Services from UW's Robinson Center for Young Scholars

 Greetings from the Robinson Center for Young Scholars

We would like to invite you to attend an information session this fall to learn more about our programs that serve highly motivated youth looking for academic enrichment, acceleration, and in-depth learning. Specifically, we will be presenting about our Transition School, UW Academy Program, Saturday School, and Summer Programs.

The dates of our information sessions are below, and registration is required to attend:


Thursday October 27th, from 6:30pm-8:00pm on campus at UWRegistration sign up
Saturday November 5th, from 10:00am-11:30am online Registration sign up
Tuesday December 6th, from 6:30pm-8:00pm online Registration sign up

 
You can learn more about our programs here:
Transition School
UW Academy
Enrichment Programs

We are committed to equity and access for attendees. Please email us at rcys@uw.edu if your family requires translation services, ADA accommodations, or parking fee waivers due to demonstrated need.

Warm regards,
The Robinson Center for Young Scholars at the University of Washington

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