Graduate Tacoma

WSAC Wednesday
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid? WSAC’s College Access and Support division is here to help! Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am for an open Q&A. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/WSACWednesday.

Tacoma Ocean Fest
2024-06-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Tacoma Ocean Fest is a free festival on Tacoma’s waterfront for National Ocean Month, plus many June ocean events including a Lantern Paddle for Species and a Waterfront Cleanup. We also hold the Grit City Costume Paddle during Halloween Weekend.
On Friday June 28th, 2024, Foss Waterway Seaport will be hosting the Lantern Paddle for Species. Bring your human-powered watercraft and a species-themed lantern and paddle on the Thea Foss Waterway, or stay on dry land to check out the parade. The Paddle will be from 7pm-10pm.
The festival is taking place June 29th, 2024. In the morning, join us for a waterway cleanup with marine naturalists from 10am-12pm. We will have glass art hidden around the waterfront for you to find, courtesy of Fire it Forward. After the cleanup, head to Foss Waterway Seaport for the main festival from 12pm-5pm. Check out the museum, explore art from our featured artists, enjoy eco-themed performances and OceanX talks throughout the day, and learn more about conservation from local environmental organizations. The mission of Tacoma Ocean Fest is to celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats, and get inspired to protect it.

EOC February Winter Workshops
2024-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Evergreen State College, 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more!
Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

Career Conference
2024-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States
Clover Park offers more than 40 career-focused program options, and they are all available for you to visit. Multiple food trucks will be on campus and the 30th annual People’s choice Car & Bike show will be going on.
FAFSA/WASFA application help will be available. All students who complete their FAFSA/WASFA application at this event will receive a $ gift card incentive.

Collaborative Action Consortium May 2024 Convening
2024-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
The Consortium brings together cradle-to-career network partners, cross-sector organizations, and community members for robust, systemic dialogue. We align goals, strategies, and resources to impact laws, policies, and funding for student success. Add your voice to the collective power of this cross-sector alliance as we forge strategic partnerships for good.
Register for the May convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action.

Program Expo at Clover Park Technical College
2024-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | CPTC Lakewood Campus, 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, 98499
At Clover Park Technical College’s Program Expo you are able to explore CPTC’s 40 programs, connect with instructors, and discover the best fit for your career goals. Some programs will walk you through their labs and show you the hands-on learning students experience at CPTC.
Explore and connect with our 7 different areas of study:
– The School of Aerospace and Aviation
– Science, Technology, Engineering and Design
– Automotive and Trades
– Advanced Manufacturing
– Nursing
– Health sciences and human services
– Business and personal services
Click here for more information about the programs available at CPTC.
We hope to see you there!!

Program Expo-Clover Park Technical College
2024-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States
Explore CPTC’s 40 programs, connect with instructors, and discover the best fit for your career goals. On site FAFSA/WASFA help is available. All students who submit their FAFSA/WASFA application at the event are eligible for a gift card incentive and snacks.

Rainier Scholars Luncheon
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Rainier Scholars values and what it means to be EPIC!
See EXCELLENCE in action
Hear stories of PERSEVERANCE
Reflect on what everyday INTEGRITY looks like
Experience how COURAGE creates change!
Together let’s cheer on our incredible scholars, families, and alumni, while supporting their journey to and through college! Invitations with exciting speaker reveals and program highlights coming soon.
You won’t want to miss this year’s Rainier Scholars Luncheon—it’s going to be EPIC!

College Success Foundation FAFSA Convening
2024-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Join the College Success Foundation THURSDAY, APRIL 18 AT 1-2PM for a virtual convening to close the FAFSA-completion gap.

Upcoming Webinar: How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form (in Spanish)
2024-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Como Presentar el Formulario FAFSA® 2024-25
Miércoles, 17 de Abril de 2024 | 8:00 p.m. hora del Este
Regístrese para participar en un seminario web para todos sobre cómo presentar el formulario FAFSA 2024-25 a estudiantes y familias.
We invite you to join our How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form webinar in Spanish with English subtitles on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
This webinar is open for students, families, and college access professionals who support Spanish-speaking communities. We’ll outline the process to submit the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and helpful resources.

Rails to Sails Train Show
2024-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Foss Waterway Seaport is hosting the Rails to Sails Train Show, in collaboration with the National Model Railroad Association. This year’s model train show will feature at least five model trains and open to the public on March 28th to March 30th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Rails to Sails Train Show is included with regular paid museum admission.

TACOMA TOGETHER | UW TACOMA X MI CENTRO
2024-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | UW Tacoma William Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Join us for an evening of connection and empowerment! UW Tacoma has invited Mi Centro’s families, staff, and volunteers for their inaugural Tacoma Together event! Let’s connect, share, and empower the next generation of scholars and leaders in the South Sound. See you there! On March 27th from 5:00pm-8:00pm!

#TacomaTogether #Empowerment #Community”

“¡Únete a nosotros para una tarde de conexión y empoderamiento! UW Tacoma ha invitado a las familias, el personal y los voluntarios de Mi Centro a su evento inaugural Tacoma Together. ¡Conectemos, compartamos y empoderemos a la próxima generación de académicos y líderes en South Sound. ¡Nos vemos allí! El 27 de marzo de 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm. #TacomaTogether #Empoderamiento #Comunidad”

Register here: Tacoma Together | UW Tacoma x Mi Centro

Dinner included

University Of Washington Tacoma – William W. Philip Hall (WPH)
1918 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
United States

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Financial Aid Award Letters Webinar
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Come and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need.
