West Coast Model EU
2027 West Coast Model EU
West Coast Model EU
March 5-6, 2027
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
This event is open to participating, registered universities only. It is not a public event.
The West Coast Model European Union is an annual simulation of a European Council summit, bringing together undergraduate students from across the United States and Canada. Students, in teams of two, play the roles of representatives of European Union Member State delegations. Participants negotiate two issues of concern for the country holding the Presidency.
About the Model EU
Registration | Deadline November, 2026
- Registration – Coming soon
Hotel – (special event rate)
West Coast Model EU Details | Watch updates in fall 2025
- Communication from the Presidency
- University Country Assignments
- PDF-Model EU Schedule 2026
- Keynote Speaker | Coming in 2026
- Participating Universities
- Student Award Winners
Rules and Guidelines
- Official Rules and Procedures
- Guidelines for Draft Resolutions
- Guidelines for Position Papers
- Judging Criteria
Student Paper Submissions
- Update: View Position Papers
- SUBMIT YOUR PAPERS HERE
- Students should submit a Draft Resolution and Position Paper by Feb 22.
At the University of Washington
- Model EU Dress Code (Business Formal via McMaster University)
- Seattle Transportation and Maps
- Model EU Venue
- Seattle Restaurants and Activities
- University of Washington Student Conduct Code
- WiFi information | Coming soon
Resources on the European Union
- European Parliament Youth Hub Learning Resources
- European Union Governance & Policy Challenges Online Training
- European Union Principles, Countries, History webpage
This event is supported by: The Erasmus+ funded Jean Monnet Center of Excellence at UW, the Foster School of Business’ Global Business Center, the Jackson School of International Studies, the Center for European Studies, the UW EU Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, the Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, the UW Center for Global Studies, and attending universities.
For information on previous West Coast Model EU competitions, please click here.
