Students participating in UDS programs find a community of peers and alumni committed to uplifting one another. Pictured here are some UDS alumni who graduated from the University of Washington in 2023
The University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student body by creating a culture of respect which values diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Undergraduate Diversity Services (UDS) Office mission is to serve as a holistic resource for students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the greater business community. These groups of students include those of minority, economically disadvantaged and first generation backgrounds.
The UDS Office provides programs and opportunities to support underrepresented students achieve academic and personal success in the undergraduate business program. In collaboration with partners around the Foster School, we strive to ensure UDS students graduate prepared to enter the corporate workforce as leaders and change agents. UDS pipeline programs are designed to target high school, community college, UW pre-majors, and business students.
UDS Programs for High School Students
• Young Executives of Color Program (YEOC)
• Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP)
• Business Bridge (B²)
• Women’s Leadership Summit
The Mentors and Mentors-In-Training of the 2019-2020 YEOC program.
UDS Services for UW Students & Business Pre-Majors
• Business Educational Opportunity Program (BEOP)
• Diverse Student Organizations
• Business Scholarships
• Building Networks
Members of the UDS staff (from left to right): Damariz Ibáñez (YEOC Program Manager), Zach McKinlay (former Recruitment Program Manager), Julian Dean (Foster alumnus (’22) and former UDS Intern), Andy Marzano (Associate Director) and Natalia Esquivel Silva (Community Program Manager).