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Counselor Resources

The Office of Admissions values our partnership with high school and community college counselors. We are committed to providing you with the information you need to help your students learn about our application processes. As we strive to keep you well-informed about what's happening in Western's Office of Admissions, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for how the Office of Admissions can better support you and your students.

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Announcements

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Sep 09, 2021

New Regional Admissions Counselors

The Western Washington University Office of Admissions is thrilled to welcome two new Regional Admissions Counselors serving the Seattle-Tacoma and Spokane areas. Please join us in welcoming them!

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Sep 07, 2021

On the Road Again!

After a long-awaited year and a half of not traveling, Western’s Admissions Counselors are ready to hit the road again to begin meeting students, families, and you, our counselor colleagues from across the country.

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Transfer Deadlines

Fall/Summer Quarters
March 1
Winter Quarter
September 15
Spring Quarter
January 1

First-Year Deadlines

Fall Quarter (Early Action)
November 1
Fall Quarter (Regular Decision)
January 31
Winter Quarter
September 15
Spring Quarter
January 1

Resources

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Academics at Western

Students receive a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences before choosing from our 200+ academic programs.

Our Counseling Staff

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Freddy Collins

Senior Admissions Counselor — Multicultural Outreach Coordinator

I work with students from:

  • North King County
  • West Pierce County
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Jacob Joens-Poulton smiling in front of the steps of Old Main. He wears a navy sweater over a blue button up shirt.

Jacob Joens-Poulton

Seattle Regional Admissions Representative

I work with students from:

  • East King County
  • East Pierce County
  • South King County
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Julia Ide smiling in front of the steps of Old Main. She wears a white button up shirt.

Julia Ide

Spokane Regional Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • Central Washington Counties
  • Eastern Washington Counties
  • Spokane County
  • Idaho
  • Montana
Connect with Julia
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Nate Gaines

Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • Island County
  • San Juan County
  • Skagit County
  • Whatcom County
  • Midwest U.S.
  • Southeast U.S.
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Robert Stolzberg smiling in front of the steps of Old Main. He wears a navy suit with a pale blue button up shirt and blue striped tie.

Robert Stolzberg

Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • Southwest Washington
  • Alaska
  • Oregon
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Tina Castillo smiling on the lawn of Old Main. She wears a cream sweater with a beaded neckline.

Tina Castillo

Admissions Counselor

I work with students from:

  • The Peninsula
  • Snohomish County
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
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Brent Bode smiling on the lawn of Old Main. He wears a black shawl-collared blazer with a marble patterned button up shirt.

Brent Bode

Assistant Director of Admissions

I work with students from:

  • California
  • Nevada
  • Independent Educational Consultants
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Diana Feinson smiling on the lawn of Old Main. She wears a white striped button up shirt.

Diana Feinson

Campus Visit Manager

I work with students from:

  • New Mexico
  • Wyoming
  • Northeast U.S.
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Grace Jones smiling in front of the steps of Old Main. She wears a navy blue dress.

Grace Jones

Associate Director of Admissions for Outreach and Access

I work with students from:

  • Hawaii
  • Utah
  • Home Schooled Students
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Casey Egger smiling in front of the steps of Old Main. He wears a navy suit, button up shirt with a navy grid pattern, and a dark blue tie. He has a Western alumni pin on his lapel.

Casey Egger

International Admissions & Outreach Manager

I work with students from:

  • International Students
  • U.S. Territories
  • U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
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Cezar Mesquita smiling on the lawn of Old Main. He wears a charcoal suit, white button up shirt, and pale gold and navy patterned tie.

Cezar Mesquita

Director of Admissions

I work with students from:

  • Everywhere!
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Jeanne Gaffney smiling in front of the steps of Old Main. She wears a plum top decorated with small beads.

Jeanne Gaffney

Associate Director of Admissions

I work with students from:

  • Everywhere!
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Jo Golden smiling in front of the steps of Old Main. She wears a dark blue and white floral blouse.

Jo Golden

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions and Campus Programs

I work with students from:

  • Everywhere!
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