The Disability and Deaf Cultural Center — also known as the D Center — is a physical and virtual community gathering space for UW students, staff, and faculty who identify as Disabled, D/deaf, or allies. We are committed to fostering a safe space for folks of all abilities to learn, socialize, and celebrate pride in community with each other.
Resource Type: Diversity
Q Center (Seattle)
The Q Center has proudly served LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty for almost 20 years. We’re here to foster a brave, affirming, and inclusive community where everyone’s gender and sexual identities are celebrated. Through programs and resources, we empower students and staff to thrive personally, socially, and academically. Guided by values of justice, respect, and liberation, The Q Center is a space where all individuals can find connection, healing, and the freedom to be their authentic selves.
Explore Diversity (Seattle)
At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.
Undocumented Student Resources (Seattle)
Undocumented individuals are eligible for admission to any graduate program at the University of Washington. Access the link below for guidelines specific to applying to and finding funding for graduate school as an undocumented student.
Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE)
As a unit of the UW Graduate School, the Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) is committed to enhancing equity and social progression to promote the success of graduate students from diverse perspectives and experiences at the University of Washington.
For more than 50 years, GSEE has worked with graduate students, staff, faculty and campus leadership to develop initiatives that strengthen graduate diversity, enhance academic opportunities and encourage and support research exploring cultural diversity. GSEE aims to cultivate a culturally and ethnically diverse academic and social environment in which all graduate students can learn and thrive while attending the UW.
GSEE promotes and supports:
- outreach, recruitment and graduate student success
- professional development and community building
- graduate funding opportunities
- scholarship and research
- advocacy, consulting and advising