Western Fall Welcome
One day is all it takes! Western Fall Welcome is the perfect way for future Western students to learn all about Viking life. In just one day, experience our campus community, gain insight into the admissions process, and start building your WWU network.
What's in it for me?
At Western Fall Welcome, meet and talk with university professors, Admissions representatives, and students who can answer your questions about:
- how to shine in the admissions process.
- the real college experience: how will I fit in? what are the residence halls like? what activities are available? how do I find a job on campus? and much more...
- programs and departments specific to your interests.
- how Western compares to other institutions in our region.
| Who's Invited | All students and families interested in Western Washington University |
| When | October 26, 2013 |
| Cost | Free! There is no charge for attending this program. We will provide you with a discount coupon for lunch on campus! |
| Register | Can't wait to register? Sign up to be notified when registration for Western Fall Welcome 2013 goes live: |
Planning Your Western Fall Welcome Day
Bring your burning questions about college life, classes, and the application process to Western Fall Welcome. Advice and information is tailored to meet your needs! Throughout the day, you can pick and choose from campus opportunities designed to prepare you for Western Washington University.
Sample Itineraries
There are many different opportunities and sessions available throughout the day. Here are some sample itineraries based on student interest:
| "I want to be a doctor" | "I want to do & see everything" | |
| 10:00am | Check-in with Campus Tour |
Check-in with Campus Tour |
| 11:45am | Honors Program | Application Workshop |
| 12:15pm | Campus Fair: Pre-Professional Advising Table |
Lunch Campus Fair: Study Abroad |
| 1:30pm | Department Open House: Biology, Chemistry | Department Open House: Fairhaven College |
| 2:30pm | Application Workshop | The WWU Experience (student panel) |
| 3:30pm | Residence Hall showcase | Residence Hall showcase Wade King Recreation Center tour |
The WWU Experience
Student life thrives at Western Washington University. Interact with current students, ask questions, and listen to their stories. Get your mind moving with these sample questions, overheard last year at the WWU Experience Panel and throughout the day:
- How many large lecture classes have you taken?
- Should I live on-campus or off?
- Are there really a ton of clubs to join? How should you pick the ones you are interested in?
- Are there frats or sororities at Western?
- How do you pick your classes and what does a typical day at Western look like?
- How safe do you feel at Western?
Confirmation Email
Each student/family that registers for Western Fall Welcome will receive a confirmation email with parking, lunch, and check-in information.
Fall Family Open House
Western Fall Welcome for future students is held in conjunction with Fall Family Open House for current students! This means you can take advantage of many more exciting event and opportunities on campus. To learn more and to purchase tickets for other events please visit the Fall Family Open House website.
If you plan to attend Western Fall Welcome and and hope to stay overnight, check out our list of places to stay in Bellingham. For more information, please call (360) 650-3440.
