Cohort

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