Pathways Event

Explore majors. Find your passion. Map your path.

January 19-30, 2026

Pathways to Academic Engagement is a two-week series of workshops, panels, speakers, mixers, and other events designed to connect you with your major and campus co-curricular opportunities. You’ll meet alumni, advisors, professors, career staff, industry professionals, and campus programs as you explore majors, discover your interests, and map your academic path.

Check-in to any Pathways event using QR codes at the sessions (or a Husky Card swipe) to enter your name for Pathways raffle prizes. Each session you attend is another raffle ticket!

Events by Meta-Major

See below to explore workshops, panels, speakers, mixers, and other events grouped by Meta-Major pathway. Trying to figure out which Meta-Major your major falls into? Click the drop-down below to see how majors are categorized to find the events that most interest you. Click the Meta-Major to jump down to events for that category.

Arts & Media

  • IAS: Culture, Literature & the Arts (B.A.)
  • IAS: Interdisciplinary Arts (B.A.)
  • IAS: Media & Communications Studies

Business & Policy

  • BUS: Business Administration (B.A.)
  • BUS: Economics (B.S.)
  • IAS: Environmental Studies (B.A.)
  • IAS: Global Studies (B.A.)
  • IAS: Law, Economics & Public Policy (B.A.)

Education & Society

  • IAS: American & Ethnic Studies (B.A.)
  • SES: Developmental & Youth Studies (B.A.)
  • SES: Educational Studies (B.A.) + Elementary Education option
  • IAS: Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies (B.A.)
  • IAS: Interdisciplinary Social Studies (B.A.)
  • IAS: Psychology (B.A.)

Health & Natural Sciences

  • STEM: Biology (B.S.)
  • STEM: Chemistry (B.A./B.S.) + Biochemistry option
  • IAS: Conservation & Restoration Science (B.S.)
  • IAS/STEM: Earth System Science (B.S.)
  • SNHS: Health Studies (B.A.)
  • SNHS: Nursing (B.S.)

Technology & Engineering

  • STEM: Applied Computing (B.A.)
  • STEM: Computer Engineering (B.S.)
  • STEM: Computer Science & Software Engineering (B.S.) + Information Assurance & Cybersecurity option
  • IAS: Data Visualization (B.A./B.S.)
  • STEM: Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
  • STEM: Mathematics (B.S.)
  • STEM: Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
  • STEM: Physics (B.A./B.S.)
  • IAS: Science, Technology & Society (B.A.)

*Please note that events may be added and updated, so make sure to check back here for the most up to date event information!

Arts & Media

Media & Communications Pathways

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 3:30pm-5:00pm
  • Location: VSMT 110
  • Description: TBD

Business & Policy

IAS Pathways to Policy & Environment

  • Date & time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • Location: VSMT 110
  • Description: TBD

Inside the School of Business: Student Stories & Career Insights

  • Date & time: Friday, Jan 23, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
  • Location: Disc-252
  • Description: Enjoy a bite to eat and get the inside scoop from current UW Bothell Business and Economics students! Hear real talk about classes, internships, and life in the major during this candid, student-led conversation. Faculty will also share insights on career pathways and industry trends you won’t want to miss.

D.C. Seminar Pathways

  • Date & time: Jan. 26, 1:30-3:30pm
  • Location: VSMT 110
  • Description: TBD

Education & Society

Careers in Education Alumni Mixer: Pathways In & Beyond of the Classroom

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Location: North Creek Event Center (NCEC)
  • Description: Connect with School of Educational Studies alumni and learn about the wide range of careers in the field of education, in and beyond of the classroom. Meet and network with education professionals including higher education staff, community organizers, school leaders, teachers, and more. Through casual, small-group conversations you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with alumni, learn about education career paths, and get your questions answered. Light refreshments will be offered.

Meet the Major: Developmental & Youth Studies

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Location: UW1-220
  • Description: Meet the Major: Developmental & Youth Studies is a casual drop-in event where you can learn about the new Developmental & Youth Studies (DYS) major, explore career pathways, and chat with an advisor about how to declare and what classes you’ll take. Come enjoy coffee and snacks and see if the major is a good fit for you!

Health & Natural Sciences

IAS Pathways to Policy & Environment

  • Date & time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • Location: VSMT 110
  • Description: TBD

LinkedIn Scavenger Hunt

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:45pm
  • Location: UW1-102
  • Description: Learn tips and tricks for using LinkedIn to discover pathways to careers in health. The event will include a LinkedIn Scavenger Hunt where you can put your newfound skills to the test!

Beyond the White Coat: Careers in Healthcare

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 10:30am-11:30am
  • Location: DISC-464
  • Description: For students exploring careers in healthcare. Discover how your unique skills and interests can map to specific careers. Learn resources available to help you research those careers and find your path.

Careers in Chemistry: Seminar Series #1

  • Date & time: Friday, January 23, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Location: UW1-030
  • Description: TBD

Pathways to Pharmacy

  • Date & time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 10:30am-11:30am
  • Location: UW1-103
  • Description: For students thinking about a career in pharmacy. This is a stop-by meet-and-greet event. Between 10:30-11:30am, stop by Career Services in UW1-103. Check in to meet with Mike Spielman of the University of Washington School of Pharmacy to learn more about their programs and requirements.

UW Bothell Alumni in Health

  • Date & time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:45pm
  • Location: UW1-102
  • Description: Hear from recent UWB grads about their experiences exploring and preparing for careers in healthcare. They will share their advice for navigating the academic and experiential requirements needed for health career preparation.

Get ready for the Biotech, Health & Science Career Fair

  • Date & time: Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 10:30am-11:30am
  • Location: DISC-464
  • Description: Learn all you need to know to prepare for next week’s Biotech, Health, & Science Career Fair next week! We’ll talk resume prep, attire, appropriate questions, and tips for managing your time with employers.

Careers in Chemistry: Seminar Series #2

  • Date & time: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Location: UW1-030
  • Description: TBD

Technology & Engineering

CSS Application Info Session and Q&A

  • Date & time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • Location: Disc-061
  • Description: TBD

Asynchronous resources

Were you not able to attend a Pathways event this year? No worries! You can explore the majors and minors for each Meta-Major through these archived materials from prior Pathways events.