The fastest way to know if Foster is right for you is to be here. These events are designed to give you a real, unfiltered look at what it means to be a Foster MBA student.
Welcome Weekend
Dates: Friday–Saturday, April 17–18, 2026
Location: UW Campus, Seattle
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 2, 2026
Whether you’ve already decided to attend Foster or are still weighing your options, this is the event to attend. You’ll meet faculty, tour the campus, talk with current students and alumni, and get a genuine sense of the community you’d be joining. Spouses and significant others are welcome at all activities, including all on-campus programming on Friday.
Registration closes April 2, 2026
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Travel Reimbursement — We Support Your Trip
- Foster provides generous travel reimbursement so cost is not a barrier to attending Welcome Weekend.
- Up to $500 — per admitted student
- Up to $200 — for one spouse or guest
Reimbursement forms are provided at the event and processed after travel occurs.
Event Schedule
Thursday, April 16 — Arrival Evening
Student-hosted happy hour. Informal and optional, but a good way to meet people before the main program begins. Light bites served.
Friday, April 17 — Main Program Day
Full day on campus. Programming covers curriculum, career services, student organizations, special programs, and facilities. You’ll meet faculty, staff, and alumni. Breakfast and lunch served. Happy hour in the evening.
Saturday, April 18 — Community Morning
Diversity Breakfast (9:00–10:00am), neighborhood tours, and informal time with classmates. Program wraps late morning. Light bites served.
Arrival tip: We recommend arriving Thursday evening to take full advantage of the full-day Friday program. Plan travel accordingly. The reimbursement form will be distributed at the event and linked here closer to the date.
Fostering Diversity Breakfast
FOSTERing MBA Community & Connections Breakfast
Saturday, April 18 | 9:00–10:00am | Included with Welcome Weekend registration
A dedicated session featuring students from Foster’s diversity clubs and Consortium members. This is a candid, low-pressure conversation about the Foster experience from students who have historically been underrepresented in business education. Open to all admitted students. Spouses and significant others are welcome.
Virtual Events
Can’t make it to Seattle? These virtual sessions let you connect with the Foster community and learn about student life, career support, and Seattle from wherever you are.
Virtual FOSTERing Community & Connections
Candid conversations with current Foster students from diversity clubs and the Consortium. Open to all admitted students interested in community, inclusion, and student life at Foster.
Tuesday, April 7 | 5:00–6:00pm PT
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Virtual Welcome Weekend
Date and time TBD | Registration coming soon
Designed for admitted students who can’t attend in person. Covers student life, academics, career services, and the Seattle community, with live Q&A from current students and staff.
Questions? Contact the admissions team or via email at [email protected]