Parents & Families

Welcome families! Whether you are the parent of a current student, the parent of a prospective student, or a local host family, we invite you to participate in the UWC-USA experience. UWC’s emphasis on global peace and sustainability are relevant for all, and we always seek ways to engage members of our community in the UWC dialogue.

Looking for ways to get involved with UWC-USA? Check out our volunteer opportunities!

	Parents & Families
	Current Parents Current Parents Check here for travel information, important dates, and more.
	Prospective Families Prospective Families When children become a part of UWC-USA movement, so do their parents. It’s a life-long relationship built on a shared understanding of the significance of the school’s mission and the impact a UWC graduate can make in the world.
	Get-Away Families Get-Away Families The Get-Away Family Program offers a unique opportunity for UWC-USA students and families in Las Vegas and northern New Mexico to become acquainted and build ties.

Jane Huber '12 talks about why she chose to attend UWC-USA.

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DID YOU KNOW

UWC-USA is one of 16 UWCs on five continents. Other countries that have UWCs include Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Swaziland, and Wales.

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UWC-USA students perform more than 18,700 hours of service every year through our association with 25 community partners. More than 2,500 people in Las Vegas, N.M. and the surrounding community have benefited from service projects led by UWC-USA students.

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UWC-USA has 228 students representing more than 70 countries, from Armenia to Zimbabwe. Eleven students come from countries identified as conflict regions. Representation within our student body includes: Africa 10%, Asia 28%, Europe 29%, North America 23%, South America 10%.

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Students don’t apply directly to the school; they are selected by committees in their home countries based on academic achievement, leadership, and curiosity about and involvement with global events and cultures.

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Philanthropist Shelby Davis has created a $40 million endowment that provides 50 U.S. students with full scholarships to attend a UWC every year.

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Our more than 3,357 UWC-USA alumni are spread across the globe: North America 26%, Latin America and Caribbean 16%, Africa 10%, Middle East 6%, Asia 14%, Europe 21%, Pacific 2%

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UWC-USA offers the International Baccalaureate diploma program. Students can choose from IB classes in 28 subjects – a remarkable number given the size of the school.