Eligibility

Cohort members are formerly incarcerated college students who are engaged with Husky Post Prison Pathways.

  • They may be prospective students, currently enrolled at a local community college with intentions to attend UW as a transfer student.
  • They may be current UWT students, who will still be current students at the end of the cohort.
  • They may be current UWT students, who will graduate before the cohort ends.
  • They may be UW students at another campus who are able to make a commitment to attend monthly sessions on the Tacoma campus.
     

Why join a cohort?

By participating in a cohort at Husky Post Prison Pathways, students not only receive individualized support and guidance but also become part of a tight-knit community that celebrates their successes and supports them through challenges. It's through this collaborative and supportive environment that our students are able to thrive and achieve their goals.

Utilizing a cohort model will:

  • Create space for a group of formerly incarcerated/legal system impacted UWT students to build community and relationship with one another over an extended period of time.
  • Create opportunities for self-exploration, personal development, professional development, and networking specifically intended for formerly incarcerated students.
  • Inspire, motivate, and guide formerly incarcerated UWT students to explore and reach their academic and career potential.
  • Introduce concepts, principles, and practices that formerly incarcerated UWT students can add to their toolbelt as they embark on their journey as leaders and advocates for issues they care about.
  • Reduce barriers to participation in non-academic activities on campus through incentivized monthly touch points.
     

Schedule

  • Required: 2 hour workshops, first Tuesday of each month, stipend provided
  • Optional: Social/Community building activity each month