Admissions
Admissions
Old Main lawn in the summer time. The sun shines through tall trees and casts big shadows on the bright green lawn. A red Japanese maple by the staircase stands out with its rusty foliage.

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All of the rapid changes these days can be hard to keep up with, but our dates and deadlines shouldn't be. While our office is currently closed to visitors, we're still here for you!

Admitted Student Guides

Welcome to Western!

Congratulations on your admission to Western. The next big step is to confirm your enrollment. There are some additional steps you'll need to take before classes start, too. Use the guides below to learn about next steps.

 

 

Students sitting around the fountain in Red Square.

Confirm or Decline Enrollment

After you're admitted you need to confirm that you'll be attending Western. Our confirmation deadline for fall has been extended this year to June 1.

 

Confirm or Decline Your Offer

If you were notified by the Office of Admissions that your offer of admission was withdrawn and you are still interested in attending, please contact us.

First-Year students are led by a WWU flag carrying student as they march towards downtown Bellingham for the annual Paint B'ham Blue event.
Students walk through the middle of campus in fall. A mix of red, green and yellow leaves are seen on the trees and the ground.
Students relaxing in the sun on Old Main's lawn. Cherry blossoms bloom in the background..
Entry courtyard of Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes , WA. Home of the Bachelor of Science degree in Marine and Coastal Science and the Marine Science Scholars program.
Students entering campus. The ground is laid bricks, there are many trees in various fall colors.
Campus in the Fall

Confirmation Deadlines

Fall

June 1

Winter

October 15

Summer

June 1

Spring

February 1