IN-PERSON WELCOME WEEKEND
Whether or not you have decided on Foster, please join us for our Admitted Student Welcome Weekend! We invite you to come to Seattle, experience the UW Campus, and get a sense of what it’s like to be a part of our community. We also encourage spouses and significant others to attend. Through group activities and breakout meetings, Welcome Weekend will provide first-hand knowledge about key features of our program: curriculum, career services, facilities, special programs and student organizations. You’ll also meet faculty, staff and alumni, and begin to form relationships with both current students and your future classmates.
Welcome Weekend dates
Thursday, January 30, Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 17
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Wondering when to arrive? Please keep in mind that Welcome Weekend officially starts the evening of Thursday, January 30 with a student-hosted Happy Hour. The main program is on Friday, January 31, and the event ends late-morning on Saturday, February 1, with student-led neighborhood tours. Breakfast and lunch are served on Friday, with lite bites served at Thursday and Friday happy hours and Saturday neighborhood tours.
Welcome Weekend Schedule (PDF)
As part of Welcome Weekend, we’ll host a FOSTERing MBA Community & Connections Diversity Coffee Social from 3:00-4:00pm on Friday, Jan 31, featuring students from Foster’s diversity clubs and Consortium members. Come build community and have casual, candid chats about the Foster student experience with students who have historically been underrepresented in the MBA landscape.
Financial Assistance: Two nights of accommodations at a local hotel (Thursday and Friday) and primary transportation expenses (flight, train, bus or mileage) up to $200.00 will be provided to any admitted student visiting from outside the Puget Sound area, as well as an additional $200 for the student’s significant other’s travel. Admitted students and their guests who have opted for hotel accommodations will be staying at The Graduate, 4507 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA, 98105.
There’s no need to worry about booking your room; we will handle everything. Simply show up at the hotel, check in, and let them know you are here for Foster Welcome Weekend!
If you would like to get a head start on processing your transportation reimbursement, find the reimbursement form now, and know that we will also provide one to you during Welcome Weekend. Reimbursements will be processed after the travel has occurred.
Virtual Events
Life in Seattle
Can’t make it to Seattle for the January 31 in-person event? Let our student ambassadors share their experience as Foster MBAs, attending University of Washington, and living in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Ask candid questions about student life and get the perspective of numerous students who hail from all over the US and world.
Date: Thursday, January 16
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM PT
FOSTERing Community & Connections
FOSTERing Community & Connections is a diversity-focused event intended to provide a space for open and honest discussion around diversity at Foster, to learn about diversity clubs and resources, and to understand the experiences of those who have historically been underrepresented across the MBA landscape. While most of the discussion presented during this event will pertain to historically underrepresented students, all admitted students are welcome to attend.
Date: Wednesday, January 22
Time: 5:00pm PT
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Foster MBA: International Insights
This webinar offers a unique perspective on the Foster MBA experience, highlighting the stories of international students who have moved to Seattle from across the globe. Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and rewards of transitioning to life at Foster and navigating a world-class business program in a new country. Hosted by the MBAA’s VPs of International Affairs, this session will showcase how the diverse, global community at Foster fosters personal and professional growth for students from all walks of life.
Date: Friday, February 7
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm PT
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INDUSTRY WEBINARS WITH CAREER MANAGEMENT
At Foster, you will find coaches who take a genuine, focused interest in your career and who know you by name. The MBA Career Management team is made up of seasoned professionals with corporate experience, career development expertise, and advanced degrees, including MBAs. They have worked across industries and maintain strong relationships with key employers and alumni in the thriving Seattle business community and beyond. Join us at these sessions exclusively for admitted students to learn more about pursuing your future career with the support and guidance of Foster MBA Career Management.
Careers in Consulting
Date: Monday, February 3
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm PT
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Careers in Tech and Product Management
Date: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 8:30am-9:30am PT
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Careers in Entrepreneurship and Social Impact
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm PT
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Across Industry for International Students
Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 8:00am-9:00am PT
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