We are recruiting new members for the 2026-2027 OGSS Graduate Student Advisory Board (GSAB). The Office of Graduate Student Success (OGSS) includes the Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) and Graduate Student Affairs (GSA).
Application deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
OGSS is seeking board members to help improve and support the following areas:
- First-generation and diverse graduate student belonging
- Quarterly programming and events
- UW campus outreach and partnerships
- Peer mentorship
- Creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment at UW
Participating in GSAB is voluntary. Board members will have opportunities to build the following competencies and transferable skills:
- Active listening in a collaborative setting and the ability to provide constructive feedback
- Serving as a liaison among peers, The Graduate School, and administrative leadership
- Sharing insights to inform the OGSS mission
- Providing feedback on programming that promotes inclusive communities on campus
- Optional participation in peer outreach, student panels, and public speaking at events
Apply to be a 2026-27 Outreaching Grad (OG)
The Outreaching Grads (OG) Program supports GSEE, academic departments, and student organizations as they strengthen outreach and recruitment efforts for prospective and incoming graduate students from diverse perspectives and experiences. The OG Program introduces graduate students to opportunities and resources that help build community within the graduate student cycle.
Becoming an OG is a way to give back to our communities, create meaningful friendships, and help ensure graduate opportunities remain open to all. OGs will also benefit from:
- Creating new connections with prospective and current graduate students during OG orientation and beyond
- Gaining leadership skills, public speaking experience, and other professional skills
- Expanding social and professional networks
- Building professional and community involvement skills that support career goals
Current graduate students interested in becoming an OG may fill out the GSEE Outreaching Grads (OG) Interest Form.