2026 Summer Virtual Shades of Purple 2Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM until 4:30 PMPacific Daylight Time UTC -07:00 Join Us for Shades of Purple – Virtual Edition! Shades of Purple is a virtual, one-day event for rising high school seniors (Class of 2027) in Washington State who are interested in applying to the University of Washington – Seattle. Get a head start on your college journey Learn how to apply to the UW Start your college admissions essay with support from UW staff Attend live, interactive workshops from the comfort of your home Explore academic programs and campus resources Connect with UW Admissions Counselors and current students Engage with other seniors from across Washington Come prepared to log in, learn, and write! Important All students must complete a permission and emergency information form in order to participate. ➡ Fill out the required form via DocuSign Questions or trouble registering? Email us at: reach@uw.edu Accessibility The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, and activities. To request disability accommodations, please email reach@uw.edu at least 10 days in advance of the event. Registration period closes Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.