First Year Programs

New & returning FIG Leaders

As a FIG Leader, you’ll gain valuable experience for the future while helping students succeed in their transition to college.

For more detailed information about the FIG Leader role, review the FIG Leader Policies & Expectations packet.

2025 FIG Leader applications are open! Applications for New FIG Leaders are due January 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PST. Applications for Returning FIG Leaders are due January 14, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PST.

New FIG Leaders: Begin Your Application

Returning FIG Leaders: Begin Your Application

If you are interested in the Engineering Peer Educator position please visit the Emerging Leaders in Engineering (ELE) website.

If you have questions about any aspect of the FIG Leader selection process that are not answered on this page, please contact us at fypadmin@uw.edu or at 206-543-4905 (voice) or 206-207-5564 (text).

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

For more information related to the statement above, please visit the University of Washington's Title IX Website